Maths and English Prior Attainment GCSE Equivalences
Qualifications equivalent to GCSE grade A* to C in maths and English for the purposes of prior attainment
The following qualifications in maths, English language and literature are treated as equivalent to GCSE A* to C. Students who have studied in England or other UK nations (Wales, Scotland or N Ireland) holding the following qualifications will not be required to study maths and/or English to meet the condition of funding:
- Ofqual approved GCSEs grade A* to C offered and funded in England
- Ofqual approved GCSEs grade 9 to 4 offered and funded in England
- IGCSEs grade A* to C/9 to 4 or equivalent level 1/level 2 certificates grade A* to C/9 to 4
- unregulated IGCSEs grade A* to C/9 to 4
- GCSEs grade A* to C obtained in Wales
- GCSEs grade A* to C obtained in Northern Ireland
- Scottish Intermediate 2 certificates grade A to C
- Scottish Standard Grades (credit level) grade 1 to 2
- Scottish National 5 certificates grade A to C
- international O levels grade A* to C
- A and AS levels at any pass grade
- full International Baccalaureate (IB) level 3 Diploma (LARS reference 50034157)
- International Baccalaureate Certificate in maths
- core maths qualifications at level 3
- ICCE General Certificates (with a score of 80% or above) and ICCE Advanced certificates (any score)
For further information refer to https://www.gov.uk/guidance/16-to-19-funding-maths-and-english-condition-of-funding#exemptions-to-the-condition-of-funding