Mathematical Studies
Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School & Sixth Form College - Cheshire East
01477410500
Selkirk Drive, Holmes Chapel, Crewe, CW4 7DX
Course summary

Core maths is for those who want to build on valuable maths skills learned at GCSE, but who are not taking A-level mathematics. The course is designed to relate mathematics to real-life situations, ranging from loans and mortgages to probability to the critical review of published statistics. If you’ve ever asked a maths teacher “When will I ever use this in the real world?” then Core Maths might be for you! As there is a great deal of common content between Core Maths and GCSE Statistics, at the end of Year 12 you will have the opportunity to gain an extra GCSE in Statistics, building on this knowledge to sit Core Maths at the end of Year 13. Core Maths is a Level 3 qualification comparable to an AS level.

Entry requirements

- Grade 5 and above in GCSE Mathematics. - 5 GCSEs at Grade 4 or above (including English and Maths).

How you'll be assessed

GCSE Statistics 2 exams (equal weighting) of 1hr 45 minutes each in June of Year 12 Core Maths 2 exams (equal weighting) of 1hr 30 minutes each in June of Year 13.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionNorth West
Local AuthorityCheshire East
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressSelkirk Drive, Holmes Chapel, Crewe, CW4 7DX