Mathematics
North Oxfordshire Academy - Oxfordshire
01295224300
Drayton Road, Banbury, OX16 0UD
Course summary

Mathematics is a qualification highly valued by employers and higher education as it encourages a logical and structured approach to problem-solving. It also develops analysis skills, effective and accurate communication, handling information, and modeling practical solutions. Mathematics complements many other A-level subjects, particularly Physics, Chemistry, Geography, Economics, biology, DT, and Business Studies. Students will also need to be studying A-level Mathematics. Students who have gone on to study Mathematics, Physics, or Engineering at university have found this course particularly invaluable. Students have also found that by studying Further Mathematics they improved their attainment in the main Mathematics A level. Through the mathematics course, there is an opportunity to compete in the Team Maths Challenge. This is a competition testing mathematical, communication, and teamwork skills, where students compete against teams from other schools and colleges from their region. There are guest lectures at local universities to deepen and broaden knowledge of the A-level curriculum. Mathematics is highly valued by universities and employers and can lead to many rewarding career paths. It is essential for science degrees and is also useful for social sciences.

Entry requirements

You will need 5 GCSE’s Grade 5 or above including English and Maths. 7 in Maths.

How you'll be assessed

The mathematics course consists of units in pure mathematics statistics and mechanics. All topics are assessed by exams at the end of each study year.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionSouth East
Local AuthorityOxfordshire
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressDrayton Road, Banbury, OX16 0UD