Ever thought about becoming an ATCO ? NATS require only 5 GCESEs,and I think you can now do the aptitude tests on-line.I always wanted to fly for a living,but ended up with a career in ATC & loved it.
If you really want to be a pilot though - persevere.My best mates son joined the RN as a trainee pilot,was chopped,then chopped as an observer and left.He's now an operational pilot in the RAF ! (Oh,and no degree )