Mathematics

Qualifications to start the course

Minimum entry requirements for all A Level courses are minimum of 8 GCSE subjects, with an average grade of 6 (legacy grade B) or above; including at least a grade 6 or above in GCSE English Language (or Literature) and GCSE mathematics and a grade 6 or above in GCSE Science.

In addition, to study this subject you must have a grade 7 or above in GCSE Mathematics. Students will also be expected to sit a Maths proficiency test to assess their suitability for the A-Level course.

What you will do

The school offers a two-year Mathematics A Level course to students using the Edexcel exam board.

Students study the following options:

The Advanced GCE in Mathematics (edexcel) consists of three externally – examined papers.
Students must complete all assessment in May/June in year 13.

Future prospects

A Level Mathematics is considered to be good evidence of problem solving ability. Many courses in higher education require a competence in Mathematics but in areas such as Engineering, Economics and the Sciences, a qualification in Mathematics is a must.

Courses in Finance and Business Management are simply helped by a good A Level in Mathematics.

Further Mathematics

Qualifications to start the course

In addition, to study this subject you must have a grade 8 or 9 in GCSE Mathematics. Students will also be expected to sit a Maths proficiency test to assess their suitability for the A-Level course.

What you will do

Further Mathematics consists of four papers.
Students must complete all assessments in May/June in year 13.

Future prospects

A Level Mathematics is considered to be good evidence of problem solving ability. Many higher education courses require a competence in Mathematics but in areas such as Engineering, Economics and the Sciences, a qualification in Mathematics is a must.

Courses in Finance and Business Management are simply helped by a good A Level in Mathematics.