GCSE (Level 1/2) Mathematics

Applications Open: 13 November 2025

Applications Close: tbc

Entry Requirements Applicants must achieve a grade 4 in English Language or English Literature, and Mathematics, in addition to the minimum requirements in their chosen subjects.

How to Apply Please apply via KentChoices or email T6signup@turnerschools.com

Students will re-sit GCSE maths if a grade 4 or above has not been achieved.

GCSE mathematics follows will build on topics previously learnt in addition to exploring new, more challenging topics. Students will become skilled in problem solving including those that exist in real life.

Students will study either higher of foundation dependent upon their ability.

Number: Students study all number topics including standard form, indices, negative numbers and surds.

Algebra: This includes a range of algebra including basic solving algebra to algebraic fractions and graphs.

Data and Statistics: This unit covers interpreting charts such as bar charts to finding the mode and median on cumulative frequency diagrams and histograms.

Geometry and Measure: Students will study basic shape such as 2D shapes and finding area and perimeters as well as investigating cones, pyramids and frustums.

Ratio and Proportion: students will investigate direct and inverse proportion both graphically and numerically as well as solving real life ratio problems.

Students will sit three papers, each lasting 1 hour 30 minutes.

▪ Paper 1: is non-calculator.

▪ Papers 2: and 3 are both calculator

There are no formal entry requirements for this compulsory qualification.