Agree with you on that, its usually a bargaining plea for people who didnt perform in their other academic subjects. GS was a joke, always will be, but for some its compulsory, and it doesnt look bad on your CV regardless of whether it helped you into higher education.Yes some places take it, but in addition to another A-level or whatever - i was advised not to waste my time doing it by my tutor
For the effort it took to pass the exam (next to zero) and 1 hour a week of classroom time, it was worth having.
ALSO GOOD LUCK TO JACK FROM DISRUPTION i know you will kill it dude.