Level 3 Certificate in Mathematics in Context
at Cleeve School, Cheltenham · school or sixth form
What the college says
The purpose of this qualification is to consolidate and build on students mathematical understanding and develop skills further in the applications of Mathematics to authentic problems.
What you need to get on
Students should have met the Sixth Form entry criteria and also have Grade 4 in GCSE English and a Grade 5 in GCSE Maths preferably from the higher tier.
How you are assessed
Learning a trade with tools and equipment, often in a college workshop or salon.
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
Cleeve School
Two Hedges Road Bishops Cleeve, Cheltenham, GL52 8AE
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Start dates
- 3 September 2026 · Cheltenham
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