A Level Mathematics
Clitheroe Royal Grammar School - Lancashire
01200 423118
York Street, Clitheroe, BB7 2DJ
Course summary

A Level Mathematics provides you with transferable skills for the real world, logical skills, analytical skills and problem solving. There is the opportunity to study Mechanics, which looks at the Mathematics of the real world by studying forces and equations of motion, and Statistics. Mathematics A Level is well-respected by employers and admissions tutors for all degree subjects. People who have studied Mathematics are in a fortunate position because they will have a wide choice of career opportunities.

Entry requirements

You should have Grade 6 or above in GCSE Mathematics. Students are required to meet the General Entry Requirement of a minimum of 4 GCSEs at grade 6 with at least GCSE grade 4 in English Language.

How you'll be assessed

You will sit three, 2 hour, written examination papers (each worth ⅓ the final A Level grade), all of which are taken at the end of the A Level course. Paper 1 is Pure Maths, Paper 2 is Pure Maths and Mechanics, Paper 3 is Pure Maths and Statistics. The papers use a variety of assessment methods including short and long answer questions. Calculators are allowed for all papers.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionNorth West
Local AuthorityLancashire
Ofsted RatingOutstanding
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressYork Street, Clitheroe, BB7 2DJ