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Certificate in Mathematical Studies

at Kesteven and Grantham Girls' School, Grantham · school or sixth form

Level 3Vocational and tradeCertificate12 monthsFull timeFree

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 and studied in a single year, it can be taken alongside A levels. Studying Core Maths helps students develop their quantitative and problem-solving skills. This is valuable preparation for many degree courses, particularly in subjects such as psychology, business-related courses, sports and social sciences, and natural science courses that do not require AS/A level Mathematics. Many Universities will see this as a positive for a UCAS application and some will make better offers on the basis of a student sitting the course. The qualification is sat in just under a year – two papers in May/June at the end of any year.

What you need to get on

4-5 GCSE's at grade 4 (C) or above.

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

  • Kesteven and Grantham Girls' School

    Sandon Road, Grantham, NG31 9AU

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Grantham

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