Course information
Mathematics (Further)
Old Palace of John Whitgift School - Croydon
02086882027
Old Palace Road, Croydon, CR0 1AX
Course summary

If you enjoy mathematics, Further Mathematics is a brilliant choice for A Level. You get to spend more time doing mathematics in sixth form. You are also more likely to achieve a higher grade in your Mathematics A Level if you take Further Mathematics as it enhances your understanding and complements the course. If you are considering taking a degree course in a mathematically rich subject, it is extremely useful to study A Level Further Mathematics. Some prestigious university degrees and higher apprenticeship programmes prefer students to have taken Further Mathematics. It can also help you with the mathematical admissions tests for some of these universities. Even if your mathematically-rich university course doesn’t require Further Mathematics, it will give you a competitive edge over other applicants. It can aid in a successful transition to higher education. Topics met in Further Mathematics will be much easier and quicker to learn when they are covered at university if you have studied them in sixth form. Some universities will make lower offers if you are taking Further Mathematics as they recognise the excellent preparation it gives you for many STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) related courses.

Entry requirements

Automatic entry to Old Palace Sixth Form is dependent upon GCSE results. To be admitted to Year 12 a student must have: ▪ An average of 6 or higher in their best 8 GCSEs taken in Year 11 ▪ A grade 6 or above in English and Mathematics ▪ A viable programme of Sixth Form study Grade 8 in Mathematics GCSE

How you'll be assessed

The course is examined at the end of year 13. There are two Core Pure papers, one Further Mechanics and one Decision. All papers are 1 hour 30 minutes long and are equally weighted.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionLondon
Local AuthorityCroydon
Ofsted Rating
Gender TypeGirls
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Boarding FeeUnknown
Sixth Form Fee£19,350
AddressOld Palace Road, Croydon, CR0 1AX