Mathematics, the Queen of the Sciences and Prince of the Arts, is the subject which both underpins our understanding of the world we live in, and allows structured abstract thought about almost anything. The universe itself, Bach’s music, computers and the behaviour of fish shoals are all just maths-in-action. If you are interested in thinking, like solving problems, and are good at using numbers, then you should think seriously about A Level Maths. An A level in Mathematics will be viewed by any university as one of the most rigorous and analytical preparations for a degree. With a good grade in Maths, you will be a serious applicant for any of the academic courses at university: it is a qualification in thinking, as much as a particular skill. Careers opportunities for mathematicians are boundless. Many end up working in the City, where numerical understanding and analytical ability are highly sought after. Maths also supports careers in medicine, management, accountancy, actuarial work and teaching. Maths is a prerequisite for degrees such as Engineering and Physics and many Chemistry and Psychology courses.
Places are offered subject to candidates' achieving a minimum of 42 grade points on the best seven GCSEs including English and Maths. Normally we would expect at least a grade 7 (or an A grade) in each subject to be studied in the Lower Sixth and at least a 6 (or a B grade) in English and Maths. You should expect to get at least a solid level 7 or a level 8 or 9 in GCSE or IGCSE. If you think there is doubt about this, you should speak to your Maths teacher. For Further Maths, we strongly recommend a minimum of a level 8.
You will take three exams at the end of the Upper Sixth; Paper 1 and 2, which will assess the pure aspects of the course, and Paper 3 which assesses both the Statistics and Mechanics content from the course.
About Education Provider
| Region | South West |
| Local Authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Day £35,871; Boarding £47,340 |
| Sixth Form Fee | Unknown |
| Address | Canford Magna, Wimborne, BH21 3AD |
Mathematics, the Queen of the Sciences and Prince of the Arts, is the subject which both underpins our understanding of the world we live in, and allows structured abstract thought about almost anything. The universe itself, Bach’s music, computers and the behaviour of fish shoals are all just maths-in-action. If you are interested in thinking, like solving problems, and are good at using numbers, then you should think seriously about A Level Maths. An A level in Mathematics will be viewed by any university as one of the most rigorous and analytical preparations for a degree. With a good grade in Maths, you will be a serious applicant for any of the academic courses at university: it is a qualification in thinking, as much as a particular skill. Careers opportunities for mathematicians are boundless. Many end up working in the City, where numerical understanding and analytical ability are highly sought after. Maths also supports careers in medicine, management, accountancy, actuarial work and teaching. Maths is a prerequisite for degrees such as Engineering and Physics and many Chemistry and Psychology courses.
Places are offered subject to candidates' achieving a minimum of 42 grade points on the best seven GCSEs including English and Maths. Normally we would expect at least a grade 7 (or an A grade) in each subject to be studied in the Lower Sixth and at least a 6 (or a B grade) in English and Maths. You should expect to get at least a solid level 7 or a level 8 or 9 in GCSE or IGCSE. If you think there is doubt about this, you should speak to your Maths teacher. For Further Maths, we strongly recommend a minimum of a level 8.
You will take three exams at the end of the Upper Sixth; Paper 1 and 2, which will assess the pure aspects of the course, and Paper 3 which assesses both the Statistics and Mechanics content from the course.