GCE A Level in Mathematics
at St Simon Stock Catholic School, Maidstone · school or sixth form
Ofsted rated their post-16 provisionExpected standard2026see the detail
What the college says
Mathematics is timeless. The skills that are learnt at Mathematics A level are not only transferable, in terms of analytical and problem solving skills, they are directly applicable to a wide range of jobs and higher education courses.
What you need to get on
Grade 7-9 in GCSE Mathematics. Although not essential, AQA GCSE Further Maths or the Edexcel level 2 Extended Maths Certificate will be useful as this provides a good foundation to the course at A Level. Baseline testing will be carried out in the first few weeks of Year 12, to further assess suitability and support students.
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
St Simon Stock Catholic School
Oakwood Park, Maidstone, ME16 0JP
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