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Free Percentages Worksheets for GCSE

Understanding and calculating percentages. Download free printable maths worksheets designed for GCSE students (ages 14-16), aligned to the UK National Curriculum.

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What Your Child Will Learn

Reverse percentage calculations
Calculate compound interest
Solve multi-step percentage problems
Apply percentages in statistics and data analysis

Sample Percentages Questions for GCSE

Here are examples of the types of questions your child will practice:

1

Calculate 17.5% of £240

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2

A £500 item is reduced by 15%. Find the sale price.

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3

Express 0.035 as a percentage

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4

A population grows from 50,000 to 62,000. Calculate the percentage increase.

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5

After a 20% discount, a jacket costs £56. What was the original price?

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Skills Your Child Will Build

Proportional reasoning
Real-world applications
Financial literacy
Conversions

Real-World Applications

Understanding percentages helps children in everyday situations:

Sales and discounts
Interest rates
Statistics
Grades and scores

Common Mistakes to Watch For

Help your child avoid these common percentages mistakes:

  • !Forgetting to divide/multiply by 100
  • !Increase/decrease confusion
  • !Finding original amount errors
  • !Fraction conversion

Learning Progression

Mastering percentages at this level prepares students for A-Level study and beyond, developing expertise valued in higher education and careers.

Sample Percentages Worksheets

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Percentages Worksheet - GCSE - Intermediate

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Percentages Worksheet - GCSE - Intermediate

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Activity 1: Calculating Percentages of Quantities

Calculate the percentage of each given quantity. Show your workings clearly in the space provided.

1. Find 25% of £360. ______
2. Calculate 15% of 200 kg. ______
3. Determine 40% of 150 litres. ______
4. What is 10% of £1,200? ______
5. Calculate 75% of 80 km. ______

Activity 2: Percentage Increase and Decrease

For each scenario, calculate the percentage increase or decrease. Show all your workings.

1. A shirt's price increased from £40 to £50. What is the percentage increase? ______
2. A population decreased from 5,000 to 4,500. What is the percentage decrease? ______
3. The value of a car decreased from £15,000 to £12,000. Calculate the percentage decrease. ______
4. A stock price increased from £25 to £30. What is the percentage increase? ______
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Tips for Teaching Percentages

1Teach the 10% trick first (divide by 10)
2Connect to fractions: 50% = 1/2
3Use real adverts and sale signs for context
4Reverse percentage problems need a different method - teach it separately

More Maths Topics for GCSE

AdditionSubtractionMultiplicationDivisionFractionsDecimals

Percentages for Other Age Groups

Early Years

Ages 0-2

Nursery

Ages 3-4

Reception

Ages 4-5

Key Stage 1

Ages 5-7

Key Stage 2

Ages 7-11

Key Stage 3

Ages 11-14

A-Level

Ages 16-18

Frequently Asked Questions

What percentages topics are covered in these worksheets?▼
Our percentages worksheets for GCSE cover all aspects of understanding and calculating percentages as required by the UK National Curriculum. Each worksheet is designed to build skills progressively from foundation to challenge level.
Are these percentages worksheets suitable for GCSE?▼
Yes, these worksheets are specifically designed for GCSE students (ages 14-16). The content difficulty and question types are carefully matched to National Curriculum expectations for this age group.
How can I use these percentages worksheets effectively?▼
We recommend 15-20 minutes of focused practice per session. Use the worksheets to reinforce concepts taught at school, identify areas needing more practice, and build confidence. Every worksheet includes an answer key for easy self-assessment.
Do the percentages worksheets include answer keys?▼
Yes, every worksheet comes with a complete answer key on a separate page. This makes it easy for parents to check homework, teachers to mark work, and students to self-assess their understanding.

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