Free Entry Level Maths Course in Northampton

CostFREE
Duration24 months
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
Start2 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyOCR awarding body

About this course

Free Entry Level Maths Course in Northampton. Classes run full-time during the day at Greenfields Specialist School for Communication. This is a two-year course covering maths at Entry Level 1, 2, and 3. Entry is for Key Stage Four learners at the school whose curriculum plan includes this qualification. You'll build number skills, measurement, and everyday maths across the two years.

Who this course is for

For identified Key Stage Four learners at GSSC in line with their curriculum/ trajectory.

Entry requirements

Identified Key stage four learners at GSSC in line with their curriculum/ trajectory.

What you will learn

  • You'll work with numbers, including counting, ordering, and basic calculations.
  • You'll use addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division in everyday contexts.
  • You'll understand and use measurements such as length, weight, and time.
  • You'll handle money and work out simple costs.
  • You'll read and interpret simple data, charts, and graphs.
  • You'll solve straightforward maths problems in practical situations.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions during the day. The OCR Certificate in Mathematics is assessed through tasks and activities set at Entry Level 1, 2, and 3. Assessment is ongoing and matched to your curriculum plan. Your progress is tracked across the two years of the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Greenfields Specialist School for Communication will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Retail assistant: handles cash and stock in a shop setting.
  • Warehouse operative: counts, sorts, and records goods.
  • Kitchen assistant: measures ingredients and follows recipes.
  • Care assistant: uses basic maths for recording and daily tasks.
  • Catering assistant: works with quantities and simple calculations.

What you could study next

  • Functional Skills Maths Entry Level 3: a formal step toward Level 1 if you need to build further before progressing.
  • Functional Skills Maths Level 1: develops your maths further and opens doors to Level 2 study.
  • Functional Skills Maths Level 2: the recognised equivalent to a GCSE maths pass, accepted by many employers and colleges.