Certificate in Mathematical Studies
at Queen Elizabeth'S Grammar School, Horncastle, Horncastle · school or sixth form
What the college says
This course is for you if you would like to keep up valuable mathematical skills but don't want to take A Level Maths. Equivalent to half an A level, it will help and support other subjects that have a maths component such as science, geography, psychology, business studies, IT and economics and is recognised by universities.
What you need to get on
4 GCSEs at grade 6, which may include Mathematics and English Language, or 3 GCSEs at grade 6, which may include Mathematics and English Language, and one other Level 2 qualification at Distinction, A grade or equivalent. This course cannot be taken if you are studying A-Level Mathematics and is only available if you have taken the Higher Maths Paper at GCSE.
How you are assessed
Learning a trade with tools and equipment, often in a college workshop or salon.
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
Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, Horncastle
West Street, Horncastle, LN9 5AD
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Horncastle
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