Core Maths at Fulston

Applications Open: - Friday 14 November 2025

Applications Close: - 13 February 2026. Applications may be considered after this date but it is strongly advised to apply before this deadline.

Entry Requirements: - Admission to courses - This is based on your needs and staff advice, but you should be aware of these points: 1. You will need to obtain a minimum of six GCSE passes at Level 5 or above including Mathematics and English (a minimum of a grade 5 in the reformed GCSE qualifications in English and Mathematics) and grades 9-6 in their preferred A-Level subjects or nearest equivalents. 2. Subjects have clear entry requirements. You will find these under the course details or from Subject Heads.

How to Apply: - Please apply via KentChoices (Internal and External Students)

External Applicants - please click here (This form is for external candidates and parents/carers to book a slot to ask any questions about the admissions process and Sixth Form at Highsted Grammar School). Please be aware that it is first come, first served. We will try our best to accommodate your preferences but this might not always be possible).

Internal candidates - should contact their Head of Year directly.

The skills developed through the study of maths are in high demand from employers and universities. In

addition to developing the ability to solve problems and think logically, the study of maths provides

opportunities to develop team working skills, resilience, effective communication of complex ideas and the

ability to use your own initiative.

Core Maths is a level 3 qualification, equivalent in size to an AS Level qualification. It is designed for students

who have passed GCSE Maths at grade 4 and above and who want to keep their valuable maths skills up to date

in preparation for employment or university, but who are not planning on studying AS/A Level Mathematics.

Core Maths attracts up to 20 UCAS points, which can help to achieve the entry requirements for entry to an

undergraduate degree course.

AIMS OF THE COURSE

 To enable a student to acquire further mathematical knowledge essential to Higher Education.

 To develop the understanding of mathematics and mathematical processes in a way that promotes confidence

and fosters enjoyment.

COURSE STRUCTURE AND CONTENT

Mathematical context includes:

 Applications of Statistics

 Probability

 Linear Programming

 Sequences and Growth

Assessment is by externally assessed examination. There is no coursework content for this qualification.

Paper 1: Comprehension

Paper 2: Applications

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

To be accepted on these courses a student should have at least 5 GCSEs at grades 9 - 5 (or equivalent). Due to the mathematical content of the course, we recommend having gained a grade 5 In GCSE Mathematics or above.