Studying mathematics to A-level opens up a wealth of education and career opportunities for the future. Pupils like its challenge, clarity and the fact that you know when you are right; it is entirely possible to get 100% in mathematics exams. The solution of a problem brings excitement and satisfaction. Mathematics is about patterns and structures, and logical analysis, deduction and calculation within these patterns and structures. When patterns are found, often in widely different areas of science and technology, mathematics can be used to explain and control natural happenings and situations. There are two main branches to the Sixth Form study of this subject: pure and applied mathematics. Pure mathematics is a continuation of the subject that was taken at GCSE where the principles of algebra, geometry and trigonometry are developed to a higher level and calculus is introduced. Applied mathematics consists of mechanics and statistics. In mechanics, an attempt is made to apply the principles of pure mathematics to real life (mechanical) systems. In statistics, the emphasis is on exploring data, probability and hypothesis testing.
Students wishing to study mathematics should be on course to achieve a strong* grade 7 or better at GCSE, perhaps accompanied by a high grade in the Level 2 Certificate in further mathematics (or similar).
The mathematics department follows Edexcel course specifications. In the first and second year, both pure and applied mathematics is taught. At the end of the first year, the students will be internally assessed. At the end of Year 13, the students sit three two-hour papers. Two of the papers are core-based (accounting for 66% of the content) and the remaining paper covers the applied part of the course. Each paper is worth 100 marks. Calculators are allowed in all of the examinations.
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Oxfordshire |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | £40,980 - £45,540 |
| Sixth Form Fee | Day £22,800 - £29,220 |
| Address | Shiplake Court, Shiplake, Henley-on-Thames, RG9 4BW |
Studying mathematics to A-level opens up a wealth of education and career opportunities for the future. Pupils like its challenge, clarity and the fact that you know when you are right; it is entirely possible to get 100% in mathematics exams. The solution of a problem brings excitement and satisfaction. Mathematics is about patterns and structures, and logical analysis, deduction and calculation within these patterns and structures. When patterns are found, often in widely different areas of science and technology, mathematics can be used to explain and control natural happenings and situations. There are two main branches to the Sixth Form study of this subject: pure and applied mathematics. Pure mathematics is a continuation of the subject that was taken at GCSE where the principles of algebra, geometry and trigonometry are developed to a higher level and calculus is introduced. Applied mathematics consists of mechanics and statistics. In mechanics, an attempt is made to apply the principles of pure mathematics to real life (mechanical) systems. In statistics, the emphasis is on exploring data, probability and hypothesis testing.
Students wishing to study mathematics should be on course to achieve a strong* grade 7 or better at GCSE, perhaps accompanied by a high grade in the Level 2 Certificate in further mathematics (or similar).
The mathematics department follows Edexcel course specifications. In the first and second year, both pure and applied mathematics is taught. At the end of the first year, the students will be internally assessed. At the end of Year 13, the students sit three two-hour papers. Two of the papers are core-based (accounting for 66% of the content) and the remaining paper covers the applied part of the course. Each paper is worth 100 marks. Calculators are allowed in all of the examinations.