GCE A Level in Statistics
at Longley Park Sixth Form Academy · school or sixth form
What the college says
In this course you will extend your knowledge of topics such as probability, measures of location and spread and correlation. You will also study new topics including a selection of discrete and continuous distributions, hypothesis and significance testing. This A level will help you understand the application of techniques within the framework of the statistical enquiry cycle and the research methodologies used in experiments and surveys.
What you need to get on
5 GCSE’s at grade 5 and above to include English, and at least 6 in Maths
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
Longley Park Sixth Form Academy
Longley Park Sixth Form Academy Horninglow Road, Sheffield, S5 6SG
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Sheffield
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