Course information
Mathematics (Further)
Solihull School - Solihull
01217050958
Warwick Road, Solihull, B91 3DJ
Course summary

Mathematics leads to a single subject award, whereas Further Mathematics encompasses both Mathematics and Further Mathematics A Level. We also offer Further Mathematics at AS Level in the Upper Sixth. Please note that full Further Mathematics can only be taken as a fourth A Level. There is no coursework for Mathematics or Further Mathematics. • This is for students who have a real flair for the subject. We recommend Further Mathematics to those who are strong in the fields of Mathematics, Engineering or Physics. • To succeed in this course, you need to be well-organised and hard-working, as well as talented! It is a demanding programme even for the most able student, but it is a rewarding challenge for those who can cope with it. • There is a strong preference in some of the top universities for Science and Engineering candidates to have Further Mathematics at either A Level or AS Level.

Entry requirements

• A minimum of two grade 7 and four grade 6 at GCSE, normally including grade 6 or equivalent in English and Mathematics. • The required minimum grades for each A Level choice. For Further Mathematics, a grade 8 in GCSE Mathematics is required. For Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics or a Modern Foreign Language a grade 7 in the subject is required. For all other subjects, a grade 6 in the appropriate facilitating subject is required; however, a grade 7 is recommended. Further Mathematics: A minimum Grade 8 in Mathematics at GCSE is required.

How you'll be assessed

Students in Further Mathematics will sit three, two-hour examinations at the end of the Upper Sixth – Paper One (Pure), Paper Two (Pure) and Paper Three (Applied Mechanics and Statistics). They will also sit four 90-minute examinations at the end of the Upper Sixth – Paper One (Core Pure 1), Paper Two (Core Pure 2), Paper Three (Further Statistics 1) and Paper Four (Further Mechanics 1).

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionWest Midlands
Local AuthoritySolihull
Ofsted Rating
Gender TypeCo-Educational
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Boarding FeeUnknown
Sixth Form Fee£12,429 - £16,875
AddressWarwick Road, Solihull, B91 3DJ