OCR Level 3 Advanced GCE in Mathematics A
at Highfields School, Wolverhampton · school or sixth form
What the college says
Mathematics plays a pivotal role in explaining the structure of the universe as well as more everyday matters such as financial forecasts and medical developments. Mathematicians are valued for their ability to think analytically and with rigour. A Level Mathematics builds upon skills developed at GCSE, though generally in a more theoretical manner. The course consists of 2 thirds “Pure Mathematics” (including the development of algebra and trigonometry) and one third “Applied Mathematics” (split evenly between Mechanics and Statistics).
What you need to get on
Grade 6 in Maths GCSE and Grade 5 In English Language
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
Highfields School
Boundary Way Penn, Wolverhampton, WV4 4NT
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Start dates
- 3 September 2026 · Wolverhampton
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