GCE A Level in Mathematics
at Shirley High School Performing Arts College, Croydon · college
What the college says
This course aims to develop the ability to apply mathematical skills and techniques in other subjects and to lay foundations for the further study of mathematics and other disciplines.
What you need to get on
Students will need a grade of '5' in English and Maths and a '6' in their chosen subject
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
Shirley High School Performing Arts College
Shirley Church Road, Croydon, CR0 5EF
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Croydon
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