GCE A Level in Mathematics
at Queensbury Academy, Dunstable · school or sixth form
What the college says
For some the study of Mathematics is an essential pre-requisite for Higher Education, for others it is a subject they have always enjoyed and excelled at. One key aim of the course will be to encourage students to develop a deeper understanding of Mathematics, to promote confidence and foster enjoyment of the subject for its own intrinsic value. It will develop students’ ability to reason logically, to generalise and to develop mathematical models.
What you need to get on
Students will be expected to have a minimum of GCSE grade 7 although students who achieve a grade 6 will be considered, following the higher tier. Students will be expected to complete some transition work over the summer holidays to give them specific preparation for the A Level.
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
Queensbury Academy
Langdale Road, Dunstable, LU6 3BU
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Start dates
- 3 September 2026 · Dunstable
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