Mathematics
at Queensmead School, Ruislip · school or sixth form
What the college says
Maths has become the most popular A Level due to the range of university courses and apprenticeships it opens up for young people. While it is necessary for most science, engineering and computing courses, studying the subject at A Level also allows students to successfully apply for subjects with little mathematical content at Russell Group universities and Oxbridge.
What you need to get on
4 GCSE grades 9-6 and 7 GCSE grades 9-4, Maths grade 7
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
Queensmead School
Queens Walk, Ruislip, HA4 0LS
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Ruislip
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