Mathematics - A Level
at Croydon College, Croydon · college
What the college says
Students will study Pure Mathematics, Statistics, and Mechanics. Pure Mathematics develops the ideas met at GCSE, such as Algebra, Graphs, and Trigonometry. Mechanics discusses forces that act on bodies and any resultant motions with the help of modelling. Statistics is the study of data. Students must be competent in manipulating algebraic equations and should enjoy interpreting graphs.
What you need to get on
Five GCSEs grade 9-4 and a satisfactory school reference.Including English Language at grade 5 and maths at grade 7 as a minimum. Most students taking this course will have obtained their grade from the higher GCSE paper.
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
Coulsdon Sixth Form College
Placehouse Lane, Old Coulsdon, CR5 1YA
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Start dates
- 7 September 2026 · Old Coulsdon
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