Certificate in Mathematical Studies
at The King'S School, Grantham, Grantham · school or sixth form
What the college says
Mathematical Studies is designed to enable students to continue to study mathematics into the Sixth Form as a supporting subject for their other studies or because they enjoy mathematics but the challenges of A Level mathematics are more than they can manage successfully. This is being taught alongside financial literacy enabling the students to pick up UCAS points to the value of an A Level and an AS level.
What you need to get on
• An Attainment 8 (as defined by the DfE) score “Attainment 8” of 55.0 or greater. • Passes at Grades 4-9 in GCSE English Language and Mathematics. • Students wishing to study more than two of the subjects: Mathematics; Biology; Chemistry; Physics; Economics or Psychology at Advanced Level GCE will need to achieve an Attainment 8 score of 65.0 or greater
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
The King's School
Brook Street, Grantham, NG31 6RP
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Grantham
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