Mathematics is a popular Level option, as it should be because it is highly respected by employers and universities alike. There are many degrees and careers where having A Level Maths is useful such as Computer Science (including gaming), Business & Economics, Psychology, Geography, Marketing, Meteorology and Medicine to name but a few. Furthermore, it is essential in many careers such as Engineering, Science, Banking & Finance, Accountancy/Actuarial Science and Architecture. The A Level Maths course follows the Edexcel syllabus and is split into two disciplines: Pure Maths and Applied Maths. Pure Maths is the method of Maths, the techniques required to solve problems – geometry, algebra and calculus. Applied Maths includes Statistics and Mechanics in A Level Maths (with the addition of Decision/Discrete Maths in Further Maths) and allows us to solve more contextual problems. Any A Level candidate must be willing to work hard from September of the Lower Sixth onwards. The course has now moved from modular to linear and there is no longer any optional content in A Level Maths so pupils can no longer choose what applied branch they follow; all pupils will learn Statistics and Mechanics. We also offer A Level Further Maths. This is a more challenging A Level and useful for pupils thinking about taking Maths, Physics or Engineering at university. Like A Level Maths, Further Maths A Level has also changed to a linear model but there is some choice in the route available. The route we have opted to go for is the one with Further Mechanics and either Further Decision or Further Statistics in addition to the compulsory Pure Maths content. Pupils can still take AS Further Maths but this qualification will not count towards the overall A Level grade. We would only expect pupils who are unsure if they wish to continue to A Level Further Maths to take the AS qualification.
Sixth Form admission is based on a combination of interview, present school report (for external applications) and performance at GCSE. As a guide, applicants should have received a combined total of at least 36 points in their seven best GCSEs and they should have achieved at least a grade 6 in the GCSE subjects they wish to take forward as their A Level subject choices and preferably a 7-9 grade.
About Education Provider
| Region | North West |
| Local Authority | Sefton |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | Unknown |
| Address | St. Mary's College, Everest Road, Liverpool, L23 5TW |
Mathematics is a popular Level option, as it should be because it is highly respected by employers and universities alike. There are many degrees and careers where having A Level Maths is useful such as Computer Science (including gaming), Business & Economics, Psychology, Geography, Marketing, Meteorology and Medicine to name but a few. Furthermore, it is essential in many careers such as Engineering, Science, Banking & Finance, Accountancy/Actuarial Science and Architecture. The A Level Maths course follows the Edexcel syllabus and is split into two disciplines: Pure Maths and Applied Maths. Pure Maths is the method of Maths, the techniques required to solve problems – geometry, algebra and calculus. Applied Maths includes Statistics and Mechanics in A Level Maths (with the addition of Decision/Discrete Maths in Further Maths) and allows us to solve more contextual problems. Any A Level candidate must be willing to work hard from September of the Lower Sixth onwards. The course has now moved from modular to linear and there is no longer any optional content in A Level Maths so pupils can no longer choose what applied branch they follow; all pupils will learn Statistics and Mechanics. We also offer A Level Further Maths. This is a more challenging A Level and useful for pupils thinking about taking Maths, Physics or Engineering at university. Like A Level Maths, Further Maths A Level has also changed to a linear model but there is some choice in the route available. The route we have opted to go for is the one with Further Mechanics and either Further Decision or Further Statistics in addition to the compulsory Pure Maths content. Pupils can still take AS Further Maths but this qualification will not count towards the overall A Level grade. We would only expect pupils who are unsure if they wish to continue to A Level Further Maths to take the AS qualification.
Sixth Form admission is based on a combination of interview, present school report (for external applications) and performance at GCSE. As a guide, applicants should have received a combined total of at least 36 points in their seven best GCSEs and they should have achieved at least a grade 6 in the GCSE subjects they wish to take forward as their A Level subject choices and preferably a 7-9 grade.