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Core Maths

Forge Valley School

Wood Lane, Sheffield, S6 5HG

GCE A/AS Level or Equivalent
Level 3
Science and Mathematics

Available start dates

Available start dates

Tuesday, 01 September 2026
Forge Valley School
2 Year(s)
Full time
Daytime/working hours

Course Summary

Core Maths is intended for students who have passed GCSE Mathematics at grade 4 or better, but who have not chosen to study A level Mathematics. The qualification would be taken over one year and is equivalent to an AS Level in terms of UCAS points.

Course Details

Designed to maintain and develop real-life mathematics skills, what students study can be applied on a day-to-day basis whether in further study or employment. Includes topics such as:

• Financial Maths

• Statistics & Probability

• Critical Analysis

• Modelling (spreadsheets)

• Estimation


How will it be delivered and assessed?

2 exams at the end of 1 year of study.

Entry requirements

Students who have a grade 4 or above at GCSE can study the Core Maths course.

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The course will include a financial mathematics element and can help with other A level subjects, including science, geography, business studies, economics and psychology. It also supports many further education qualifications which rely on being able to perform critical analysis and use statistics effectively as well as providing useful skills used in many workplaces.



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