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AQA Advanced Level in Mathematics

at John Masefield High School, Ledbury · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull time

What the college says

A-level Maths provides students with a thorough grounding in the mathematical tools and techniques often needed in the workplace.The logic and reasoning skills developed by studying A-level Maths make sure the qualification is widely respected even in non-mathematical arenas. A-level Maths is made up of 3 papers - two thirds of the work is Pure Maths and one third is made up of Statistics and Mechanics.All papers are sat in June at the end of two years..The Pure topics which make up two-thirds of the qualification and provide the techniques in Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry and Calculus that form the fundamental building blocks of the subject.Mathematical applications make up the remaining third of the qualification and include both Statistical work and Mechanics. Mechanics: forces, energy, motion; Statistics: probability, data handling, testing hypotheses. A-level Maths provides a foundation for further studies in a variety of subjects including Science and Engineering

What you need to get on

As the Pure work builds on ideas met at GCSE level, it is essential to achieve a Grade 7 or better to begin the A level course. For Further Maths this needs to be a Grade 8 or better. Students will need to take an algebra entry test.

How you are assessed

Academic subjects, mostly exams, three or four at once. The traditional route to university.

What this level means

The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.

Where it runs

  • John Masefield High School

    Mabels Furlong, Ledbury, HR8 2HF

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Ledbury

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