GCE A Level in Mathematics
at Aston Academy, Sheffield · school or sixth form
What the college says
A Level Mathematics is one of the most enjoyable, valuable and rewarding Post 16 qualifications available. Students taking the course study a mixture of Pure Mathematics, Mechanics and Statistics topics. A Level Maths equals money! People with a Maths A Level go on to earn significantly more than their peers with equivalent qualifications in different subjects. A national study compared the incomes of 4,500 people and concluded that having a Maths A Level can increase long-term earning power. The Maths skills learned at A Level, such as logical thinking, problem solving and statistical analysis, are closer to those actually used in the workplace than the skills developed in other subjects.
What you need to get on
Grade 6 in GCSE Mathematics.
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
Aston Academy Post 16
AUGHTON ROAD SWALLOWNEST, SHEFFIELD, S26 4SF
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · SHEFFIELD
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