GCSE Maths in London for 16 to 18 Year Olds

CostFree for 16 to 18 year olds
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body

A sixth-form course for 16 to 18 year olds. Aged 19 or over? See Maths Courses in Merton.

About this course

Free GCSE Maths in London. Classes run at Wimbledon College, full-time during the day.

You'll study the full Pearson Edexcel specification over one year. The course builds on work you may have started at school and takes you to the standard employers and colleges ask for.

You'll finish with a GCSE in Mathematics.

Who this course is for

Students that have not reached the required grade in Year 11 that want to improve and build on previous work.

What you will learn

  • You'll work with number, including fractions, decimals, and percentages.
  • You'll solve algebraic equations and work with expressions and formulae.
  • You'll apply ratio, proportion, and rates of change to real problems.
  • You'll study geometry and measures, including angles, area, and volume.
  • You'll interpret and analyse statistics and data.
  • You'll calculate probability and understand chance.
  • You'll develop problem-solving skills across all topic areas.

How you will learn

You'll attend classroom-based lessons at Wimbledon College during the day. The course is assessed entirely by written exams at the end of the year. There are three papers: one non-calculator and two calculator papers. No coursework is required.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Accounts assistant, handles invoices and basic bookkeeping.
  • Payroll administrator, runs payroll for a small employer.
  • Data entry clerk, processes and checks numerical records.
  • Retail supervisor, manages stock, cash, and sales figures.
  • Healthcare support worker, many NHS roles require GCSE Maths.
  • Apprentice in engineering or construction, maths is a common entry requirement.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Functional Skills Maths, if you want to consolidate numeracy skills at an equivalent level before progressing.
  • A-Level Mathematics, the natural next step if you want to study maths at a higher level.
  • Level 3 BTEC or T Level in a technical subject, many require a GCSE Maths pass for entry.
  • Higher or degree apprenticeship, GCSE Maths is a standard entry requirement for most programmes.

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