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GCSE Maths in Walsall for 16 to 18 Year Olds – Blue Coat Church of England Academy

CostFree for 16 to 18 year olds
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
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 Walsall.

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About this course

Free GCSE Maths course in Walsall. Classes run at Blue Coat Church of England Academy, full-time during the day.

No entry requirements apply. The course runs over two years and covers number, algebra, ratio and proportion, geometry, and statistics. You'll sit written exams at the end of the course, assessed by Pearson Edexcel.

You'll finish with a GCSE in Mathematics.

Who this course is for

Students who achieved below a grade 4 in GCSE maths.

Entry requirements

None.

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 shapes, angles, and space.
  • You'll interpret and analyse statistics and probability.
  • You'll develop problem-solving skills across all areas of maths.

How you will learn

You'll study in a classroom at Blue Coat Church of England Academy, with full-time daytime sessions across two years. Learning is structured around the Pearson Edexcel specification. Assessment is by three written exams at the end of the course: one non-calculator paper and two calculator papers. There is no coursework.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Blue Coat Church of England Academy will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Accounts assistant, many employers ask for a GCSE maths certificate as a minimum.
  • Apprentice engineer, maths is a standard entry requirement for engineering apprenticeships.
  • Healthcare support worker, NHS roles often require GCSE maths or equivalent.
  • Retail supervisor, stock management and cash handling rely on solid numeracy.
  • Teaching assistant, schools require GCSE maths at grade 4 or above.
  • Construction trainee, trade apprenticeships typically require a GCSE maths qualification.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 A Level Mathematics, the natural next step if you want to study maths at a higher level.
  • Level 3 BTEC Applied Science or Business, many Level 3 courses list GCSE maths as an entry requirement.
  • Higher or Degree Apprenticeship, a GCSE maths qualification opens the door to a wide range of apprenticeship programmes.
  • Functional Skills Maths Level 2, an alternative maths qualification recognised by many employers if you want a more flexible route.
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