Mathematics A Level continues to develop the topics studied in GCSE or IGCSE mathematics, and introduces methods and techniques used in many subjects at university level and beyond.
The mathematics course covers a range of pure and applied mathematics, including mechanics and statistics. Mechanics at A Level is not essential for A Level physics but could be advantageous if you are considering university courses such as physics or engineering.
Statistics is increasingly important in many fields such as biology, geography, business, economics and marketing. Mathematics is also an interesting subject to study for its own sake.
Exam board: Edexcel
Course name: A Level Mathematics
Beyond the curriculum
There is a weekly problem-solving club aimed at A Level pupils, particularly those interested in studying maths to a higher level.
Maths surgeries are held weekly to support all pupils and particularly the sixth form.
Every year, Sixth Form pupils are given the opportunity to take part in maths challenges run by the United Kingdom Mathematics Trust (UKMT), many of whom often qualify for follow-on rounds such as the UKMT Kangaroo papers or the UK Maths Olympiad. We also enter a team for the Senior Team Maths Challenge (STMC) whenever it runs.
