Any student planning to take a mathematics-rich degree (this covers a very wide range of academic areas including engineering, sciences, computing, finance/ economics, statistics, operational research as well as mathematics itself) will benefit from taking further mathematics. For someone who enjoys mathematics, it provides a challenge and a chance to explore new and/or more sophisticated mathematical concepts. Students taking further mathematics overwhelmingly find it to be an enjoyable, rewarding, stimulating and empowering experience. It enables students to distinguish themselves as able mathematicians in the university and employment market. Students who are not planning to study for mathematics-rich degrees, but who are keen on mathematics will find further mathematics a very enjoyable course and having a further mathematics qualification identifies students as having excellent analytical skills, within whatever area they plan to study or work. The further mathematics course is a second A-level in mathematics and is always taken in combination with A-level mathematics, although the additional content is largely broader rather than more demanding.
Before being accepted into the Sixth Form on our standard academic programme, we would normally expect you to have acquired a minimum of five GCSE passes at grade 5 or above on the new 9-1 grading scale (grade C and above for A*-G Welsh and some iGCSE programmes). However, individual circumstances and choice of subjects are taken into account. A prospective student for an individual A-level subject should achieve at least a grade 5 in that subject at GCSE. In some subjects, higher GCSE grades are required. Modern foreign languages require a grade 6 at GCSE and science subjects (biology, chemistry, physics) require a grade 7 (double 7 in combined science), although a grade 6 may be considered in exceptional circumstances. Those wishing to study mathematics will have a minimum of a grade 7 at GCSE, while for further mathematics it is grade 8. For psychology A-level, it is expected that students will have a least grade 5 in GCSE English language, mathematics and at least one science. New students – UK: Every year we welcome new students from both independent and state schools into our Sixth Form. Every applicant is considered individually. If you are available, please come to our Open Evening in October. We also recommend you visit us on a normal school day where you will have the chance to meet the Headmaster, Head of Sixth Form and current students. Offers are made on the basis of an interview and are conditional on your GCSE results. New students – International: International students are expected to have a reasonable competence in spoken and written English on arrival at West Buckland and the ability to progress with the specialist support of the EAL department. Overseas students applying to study at West Buckland should provide the following to start their application: • Copies of their last two school reports. • A piece of their handwriting (one to two sides of A4), written in English, telling us about themselves, their hobbies and interests.
Students will be assessed as follows: Paper 1: Further Core Pure Mathematics 1 1.5 hour examination Paper 2: Further Core Pure Mathematics 2 1.5 hour examination Paper 3: Decision Maths 1.5 hour examination Paper 4: Further Mechanics or Further Statistics 1.5 hour examination
About Education Provider
| Region | South West |
| Local Authority | Devon |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Day £9,090 - £20,640; Boarding £27,090 - £40,290 |
| Sixth Form Fee | Unknown |
| Address | West Buckland, Barnstaple, EX32 0SX |
Any student planning to take a mathematics-rich degree (this covers a very wide range of academic areas including engineering, sciences, computing, finance/ economics, statistics, operational research as well as mathematics itself) will benefit from taking further mathematics. For someone who enjoys mathematics, it provides a challenge and a chance to explore new and/or more sophisticated mathematical concepts. Students taking further mathematics overwhelmingly find it to be an enjoyable, rewarding, stimulating and empowering experience. It enables students to distinguish themselves as able mathematicians in the university and employment market. Students who are not planning to study for mathematics-rich degrees, but who are keen on mathematics will find further mathematics a very enjoyable course and having a further mathematics qualification identifies students as having excellent analytical skills, within whatever area they plan to study or work. The further mathematics course is a second A-level in mathematics and is always taken in combination with A-level mathematics, although the additional content is largely broader rather than more demanding.
Before being accepted into the Sixth Form on our standard academic programme, we would normally expect you to have acquired a minimum of five GCSE passes at grade 5 or above on the new 9-1 grading scale (grade C and above for A*-G Welsh and some iGCSE programmes). However, individual circumstances and choice of subjects are taken into account. A prospective student for an individual A-level subject should achieve at least a grade 5 in that subject at GCSE. In some subjects, higher GCSE grades are required. Modern foreign languages require a grade 6 at GCSE and science subjects (biology, chemistry, physics) require a grade 7 (double 7 in combined science), although a grade 6 may be considered in exceptional circumstances. Those wishing to study mathematics will have a minimum of a grade 7 at GCSE, while for further mathematics it is grade 8. For psychology A-level, it is expected that students will have a least grade 5 in GCSE English language, mathematics and at least one science. New students – UK: Every year we welcome new students from both independent and state schools into our Sixth Form. Every applicant is considered individually. If you are available, please come to our Open Evening in October. We also recommend you visit us on a normal school day where you will have the chance to meet the Headmaster, Head of Sixth Form and current students. Offers are made on the basis of an interview and are conditional on your GCSE results. New students – International: International students are expected to have a reasonable competence in spoken and written English on arrival at West Buckland and the ability to progress with the specialist support of the EAL department. Overseas students applying to study at West Buckland should provide the following to start their application: • Copies of their last two school reports. • A piece of their handwriting (one to two sides of A4), written in English, telling us about themselves, their hobbies and interests.
Students will be assessed as follows: Paper 1: Further Core Pure Mathematics 1 1.5 hour examination Paper 2: Further Core Pure Mathematics 2 1.5 hour examination Paper 3: Decision Maths 1.5 hour examination Paper 4: Further Mechanics or Further Statistics 1.5 hour examination