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Level 3 Core Maths

at Ashby School · school or sixth form

Ofsted rated their sixth form provisionGood2024see the detail

Level 3Vocational and tradeCertificate2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

This qualification is designed for students who have achieved a GCSE Grade 4 or above in Mathematics and are pursuing post-16 studies, particularly those without A-Level Mathematics. It is highly suitable for individuals requiring strong quantitative skills to support other A-Level subjects, such as Science, Psychology, or Geography, or for those intending to enter higher education or employment where data analysis and problem-solving are essential. Students will enhance their practical mathematical skills, focusing on real-world applications, financial literacy, and critical data interpretation, thereby fostering greater confidence and competence in using mathematics in everyday contexts.

What you need to get on

For all Sixth Form courses, students must have five GCSE (or equivalent) passes at Grades 9-4, which must include Mathematics and English Language/ Literature at a Grade 4 or above.

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

  • Ashby School 6th Form Campus

    ASHBY SCHOOL NOTTINGHAM ROAD, ASHBY-DE-LA-ZOUCH, LE65 1DT

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2027 · ASHBY-DE-LA-ZOUCH

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