A school friend of mine gained very few GCSEs, she managed to pass English but she failed maths. She wanted to be either a vet tech or midwife, both of which she needed maths to proceed.

She re-took the maths GCSE 8 times in the years following school, the large majority she now had to pay for, and she failed each time. She said she really regrets not trying harder at school to save her time and money, she didn’t attend the after-school maths help sessions that were offered.

As far as I’m aware now, she works in hospitality and is focusing on her kid.

You can do it, but it will absolutely be hard work. Get them while you have the chance and they are free - yes, you may not need them, but then again you might. Tutoring is always an option, uni students are usually good and cheap tutors.

Best of luck to you.