In addition to being an interesting discipline in its own right, A-Level Maths is helpful, and sometimes essential, to those studying the sciences. It is also useful for those doing Economics and Geography. Careers for which Maths is a desirable A Level are numerous and include engineering, medicine, surveying, computing, accountancy, economics, business, banking, retail management, architecture, surveying and psychology to name but a few. If you want to go on to study at university then A Level Maths will open more doors than any other subject. This is probably the most marketable A Level in terms of acceptability. It is not just the content of the course but the skills that A Level Maths allows you to develop that are advantageous and sought after; these include problem-solving, logic and analysing situations. Add in the improvements to your basic numeracy skills and that bit of creativity needed to solve maths problems and you’ve got yourself a set of skills which would make you more desirable for almost any job!
Pupils who have followed GCSE courses are normally required to have: • taken at least 8 subjects • achieved Grade 5 or better in Mathematics and English (Language) • achieved the entry standard for their chosen A Level subjects available to him/her in the option groups A good natural ability in Mathematics is essential before embarking on an A Level course. A firm foundation of a Grade 7 or better, obtained from Higher Level GCSE/ IGCSE papers, has in the past proved to be a reliable indicator of success at A Level.
About Education Provider
| Region | North East |
| Local Authority | Stockton-on-Tees |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £16,203 |
| Address | The Friarage, Yarm, TS15 9EJ |
In addition to being an interesting discipline in its own right, A-Level Maths is helpful, and sometimes essential, to those studying the sciences. It is also useful for those doing Economics and Geography. Careers for which Maths is a desirable A Level are numerous and include engineering, medicine, surveying, computing, accountancy, economics, business, banking, retail management, architecture, surveying and psychology to name but a few. If you want to go on to study at university then A Level Maths will open more doors than any other subject. This is probably the most marketable A Level in terms of acceptability. It is not just the content of the course but the skills that A Level Maths allows you to develop that are advantageous and sought after; these include problem-solving, logic and analysing situations. Add in the improvements to your basic numeracy skills and that bit of creativity needed to solve maths problems and you’ve got yourself a set of skills which would make you more desirable for almost any job!
Pupils who have followed GCSE courses are normally required to have: • taken at least 8 subjects • achieved Grade 5 or better in Mathematics and English (Language) • achieved the entry standard for their chosen A Level subjects available to him/her in the option groups A good natural ability in Mathematics is essential before embarking on an A Level course. A firm foundation of a Grade 7 or better, obtained from Higher Level GCSE/ IGCSE papers, has in the past proved to be a reliable indicator of success at A Level.