GCSE Maths in Scarborough for 16 to 18 Year Olds – Scarborough Sixth Form College

CostFree for 16 to 18 year olds
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start6 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyAQA awarding body

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

About this course

Free GCSE Maths in Scarborough. Classes run at Scarborough Sixth Form College, full-time during the day.

The course covers number, algebra, handling data, and shape and space. You'll focus on applying maths to solve problems, with a strong emphasis on reasoning and communicating ideas clearly. It takes one year to complete.

You'll finish with a GCSE in Mathematics.

Who this course is for

More details about studying Mathematics GCSE at Scarborough Sixth Form College can be found on the S6F website, https://s6f.ac.uk/courses/maths-gcse?category=gcse. Our admissions team will be happy to answer any queries sent to [email protected]

Entry requirements

Please see the S6F Website for current entry requirements

What you will learn

  • You'll work with number, including arithmetic and numeracy skills.
  • You'll study algebra and learn to apply it to problem-solving.
  • You'll handle data, including reading and interpreting information.
  • You'll explore shape and space, including geometry.
  • You'll develop mathematical reasoning skills.
  • You'll practise communicating mathematical ideas clearly.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions during the day. Teaching is tailored to individual needs where possible. The AQA GCSE in Mathematics is assessed entirely by written exams at the end of the course. There are three papers: one non-calculator and two calculator papers.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Scarborough Sixth Form College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Apprentice, many employers require a GCSE Maths pass for entry.
  • Retail assistant, maths skills support stock, cash handling, and sales.
  • Healthcare support worker, numeracy is required for many NHS roles.
  • Business administration assistant, maths underpins finance and data tasks.
  • Construction trainee, maths is needed for most trade apprenticeships.

What you could study next

  • A Level Mathematics, the natural next step for those who want to study maths at a higher level.
  • T Level in a technical subject, most T Levels require GCSE Maths at grade 4 or above.
  • Higher apprenticeship, a GCSE Maths pass opens the door to a wider range of apprenticeship programmes.
  • Access to Higher Education Diploma, often requires GCSE Maths for university entry.

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