GCE A Level in Mathematics
at Kendrick School, Reading · school or sixth form
What the college says
For those wishing to continue studying this subject after GCSE.
What you need to get on
8 GCSEs (or DfE recognised equivalent) grades 9-5 or A* - B, two of which must be English Language and Mathematics. BTEC Level 2 at Distinction*, Distinction or Merit will be accepted Grade A or 7 or above in the Higher Tier is an entry requirement for Mathematics AS/A level courses. Students who have taken Foundation Tier GCSE courses in Mathematics and Sciences are unlikely to have covered all the appropriate topics from which they can move on to A-level in the context of this school.
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
Kendrick School
41-43 LONDON ROAD, READING, RG1 5BN
DaytimeClassroom basedCheck the journey
Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · READING
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