Thanks, appreciate the honest response. I'm aware it doesn't paint a good picture, but my story was reduced here. To explain my situation, I was apart of the cohort who didn't sit GCSEs originally. That influenced my choices and I was drawn away from continuing Maths at A-Level, which I originally wanted, due to my grade being very average. Instead I was told to pick Stats (without foresight of university options then). This isn't a sob story, but I hope it gives you a better picture of the reasoning behind this.
At A-Level, unfortunately I'd missed a Stats exam through illness the first time around. I retook to reflect my potential (which is futile for such courses who disregard retake subjects anyway). It is annoying as it is the only stem subject I did worse in compared to the essay-based ones, which I get reflects badly on me. Although hopefully, this can be an explanation used in my application to add a bit more context.
Regardless, I actually enjoy the subjects of Stats and Economics - it is a real interest of mine. I became full well aware in Y13 (too late) that Economics at degree-level required maths. So it would be something helpful towards actually pursuing my interests, and although I would be interested in similar fields of Consulting or IB (and no not quant), I'm saying this without consideration for careers as I've been repeatedly told it won't matter if I were to do any course at a target/semi-target.
No doubts about it, it is something that will be challenging to do in a year. I know perhaps Stats is a rare A-Level so you may not have seen the content, but a lot of our content overlapped with the Further Statistics options which helps. I know it might also sound insane but I am committed to trying at the very least - I know my chances may be poor with my profile. I will have backup options, to be clear. This is just a more risky option.
I'm under the assumption that the stats department will consider me still but if I have at least 3 non-resit A-Levels. Of course, that would mean either applying with Maths,Eco,Business or Maths, FM, Eco (likely stronger).
I forgot to mention previously, I did get into HPE with these A-levels and gcses in clearing - but I was rejected in the regular cycle citing my GCSEs. This is what is currently of concern to me (that that rejection will occur again due to my GCSEs), but I am unsure if a 'stronger' set of A-Levels with at least Maths, would override this.
I hope that better explains things. Would love to hear your thoughts again. Thank you.