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Free GCSE Maths in Ealing – Southall Community College

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start16 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free GCSE Maths course in Ealing. Classes run at Southall Community College, part-time during the day, over one year.

The course covers number, fractions, algebra, geometry, ratio, statistics, probability, and graphs. You can study at Foundation level (grades 1 to 5) or Higher level (grades 4 to 9). It is recommended that you have GCSE Maths at grade 3 or Functional Skills at Level 2 before you start. If you have no qualifications, you will take an online assessment first.

You will finish with a Pearson Edexcel GCSE in Mathematics.

Who this course is for

Adults (19+)

Entry requirements

It is recommended that you have:

GCSE Mathsat grade 3orFunctional Skillsat Level 2

​If you do not have any qualifications, you will be asked to take an online assessment.

What you will learn

  • You'll work with number, fractions, and approximations.
  • You'll apply ratio, proportion, and rates of change.
  • You'll study algebra and use it to solve problems.
  • You'll explore geometry and measures.
  • You'll interpret graphs and data.
  • You'll understand statistics and probability.
  • You'll apply maths to everyday situations.

How you will learn

You will learn in a classroom at Southall Community College. Assessment includes homework, class tests, a midterm test, and mock exams. To sit the final exams, you need at least 85% attendance and satisfactory test results in December and April. The final assessment is an external Pearson Edexcel exam in May or June. It consists of three written papers, each 1.5 hours long. One paper is non-calculator; the other two allow calculators.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Southall Community College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Accounts assistant, uses maths daily in financial record-keeping.
  • Healthcare support worker, maths is required for many NHS roles.
  • Teaching assistant, GCSE Maths is often a minimum requirement.
  • Retail supervisor, manages stock, pricing, and cash handling.
  • Business administrator, handles data and financial tasks.
  • Apprentice in a trade, many programmes require GCSE Maths.

What you could study next

  • AS Level Mathematics, the natural next step for those wanting to go further in maths.
  • Level 3 vocational qualification in your chosen field, GCSE Maths is often a requirement for entry.
  • Higher Education, GCSE Maths is now mandatory for many university courses.
  • Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths, an alternative route if you want to build confidence before taking the GCSE exam.
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