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Mathematical Studies

at Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre, Reading · school or sixth form

Level 3Vocational and tradeCertificate18 monthsFull timeFree

What the college says

Core Mathematics is for everyone. It is diverse, engaging and essential in equipping students with the right skills to reach their future destinations, whatever they may be. This course will suit students who are also studying Psychology, Sciences and/or Geography. During the course you will study statistical techniques, critical path and risk analysis, graphical techniques. There will be two written examinations at the end of the two years. This is a two year course at AS equivalency.

What you need to get on

5+ GCSEs graded 4-9, including 4+ in both Maths and English.

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

  • Highdown School & Sixth Form Centre

    Surley Row Caversham, Reading, RG4 8LR

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 2 September 2026 · Reading

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