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GCSE Maths Course in Ripon

CostFREE
Duration9 months
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start3 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyOCR awarding body
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About this course

GCSE Maths Course in Ripon. Classes run at Ripon Grammar School, full-time during the day. The course may be free if you're 16 to 18 years old. If you're 19 or over, fees may apply.

The course runs over nine months. You'll study number, algebra, ratio, geometry, probability, and statistics. Entry requires a minimum of six B grades or equivalent at GCSE.

You'll finish with a GCSE in Mathematics.

Who this course is for

Mathematics is a rich and varied subject which will allow students to develop a set of extremely valuable and highly transferrable skills. This qualification is available as a resit opportunity.This Level 2 qualification fulfils the purposes defined by the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual).

Entry requirements

Students are required to achieve a minimum of six B grades or equivalent at GCSE.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop skills in number, including fractions, decimals, and percentages.
  • You'll work with algebra, solving equations and working with expressions.
  • 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 data.
  • You'll calculate probability and understand chance.
  • You'll build problem-solving and logical reasoning skills across all topics.

How you will learn

You'll study in a classroom at Ripon Grammar School. Teaching covers all areas of the OCR specification. Assessment is by written examinations at the end of the course. There are three papers: one non-calculator and two calculator papers. Your teacher will set practice work and past papers to prepare you throughout the nine months.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Ripon Grammar School will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Accounting technician, uses maths daily to manage financial records.
  • Laboratory technician, applies numeracy and data skills in a science setting.
  • Engineering apprentice, needs strong maths for technical calculations.
  • Finance administrator, handles budgets, invoices, and figures.
  • Data entry clerk, works accurately with numbers and spreadsheets.
  • Teaching assistant, supports pupils including with numeracy work.

What you could study next

  • A Level Mathematics, the natural next step if you want to study maths at a higher level.
  • Level 3 Applied Science, uses maths skills in a science context.
  • Level 3 Business, where numeracy underpins finance and data modules.
  • Higher or degree apprenticeship, many of which require a GCSE in Maths as a minimum entry condition.
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