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Mathematics (GCEA)

at John Hampden Grammar School, High Wycombe · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level24 monthsFull timeFree

What the college says

Edexcel’s Mathematics specification has: „ all units equally weighted, allowing many different combinations of units and greater flexibility „ pathways leading to full Advanced Subsidiary and Advanced GCE in Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Pure Mathematics and Further Mathematics (Additional) „ updated Decision Mathematics 1 and Decision Mathematics 2 units, for a more balanced approach to content „ updated Further Pure Mathematics 1 unit for teaching in the first year of study „ updated Further Pure Mathematics 2 and Further Pure Mathematics 3 units to allow a coherent curriculum in further mathematics „ no change to Core, Mechanics or Statistics units content „ substantial Professional development and training programme „ past papers, specimen papers, examiner reports and further support materials available „ 18 units tested fully by written examination „ variety of endorsed electronic support material, including Exam Wizard, Topic Tutor and Exam Tutor „ endorsed textbooks and revision books, plus information available on how to map updated units to current textbooks.

What you need to get on

A minimum of 8 full course GCSEs. These must include at least 4 at grade 6 and 4 at grade 5. A minimum of grade 5 in English language and mathematics. To study four full A levels, a minimum of 8 full course GCSEs to include at least 4 at grade 8 and 4 at grade 7. Subject specific : http://upload.reactcdn.co.uk/johnhampden/uploads/document/2_783_jhgs-sixth-form-prospectus-2019.pdf

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

  • John Hampden Grammar School

    MARLOW HILL, HIGH WYCOMBE, HP11 1SZ

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · HIGH WYCOMBE

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