Mathematics
A Level Mathematics is a fascinating subject that helps you unlock the mysteries of science, technology and statistics. It offers higher earning potential, exciting career opportunities and a grounding in important life skills, while allowing you to deepen and extend the mathematical understanding you developed at GCSE.
Year 12
Students follow a linear A Level course, beginning in Year 12 by building on key ideas from GCSE. You will deepen your understanding of algebra and trigonometry, work with functions and graphs and meet the foundations of calculus.
Alongside this, you are introduced to statistics and mechanics, learning how to apply mathematical methods to model real situations. You will start to handle data, interpret statistical measures and use basic ideas of forces and motion, while developing confidence in reasoning and proof.
Year 13
In Year 13 you extend your pure mathematics further, studying more advanced calculus, algebraic techniques and trigonometric identities. You will also deepen your work in statistics and mechanics, applying your knowledge to more complex contexts and multi-step problems.
As this is a fully linear qualification, all assessment takes place at the end of Year 13 through three written examinations covering pure mathematics, statistics and mechanics. Students should consider this course if they have a proven passion for the subject and enjoy tackling challenging abstract ideas.
Assessment Components
Component 1
Component 2
Assessment is entirely by examination: students sit three written papers at the end of Year 13, testing their understanding of pure mathematics, statistics and mechanics, as well as their ability to apply methods, solve problems and construct clear mathematical arguments.
Opportunities
A Level Mathematics is essential preparation for any numerate discipline at university, including the physical sciences, engineering and medicine. It is also highly regarded by universities and employers as excellent “training for the mind”.
The problem-solving, logical reasoning and analytical skills you gain are valued in a wide range of careers such as finance, data analysis, engineering, computing, economics and many other fields where confidence with numbers is important.
Entrance Requirements
Essential Grade 6 in Maths.
Desirable Grade 7 in Maths.
Mathematics (A-Level)
A Level Mathematics is a linear course that deepens the understanding developed at GCSE and introduces more advanced ideas in algebra, calculus and trigonometry. It is a fascinating subject in its own right and also supports science, technology and statistics. Mathematics offers higher earning potential, exciting career opportunities and important life skills.
Year 12
Students extend core topics such as algebra and trigonometry and are introduced to calculus. They also begin to apply mathematics to statistics and mechanics, working with data, probability, forces and motion, and are expected to prove and use a range of key results.
Year 13
In Year 13 students study more advanced pure mathematics, statistics and mechanics, solving more complex problems and building towards the final examinations. The whole A Level is assessed at the end of Year 13 by three written exam papers.
Assessment Components
Assessment is 100% examination, with three written papers taken at the end of Year 13. These cover pure mathematics, statistics and mechanics.
Opportunities
A Level Mathematics is essential for many numerate university courses such as the physical sciences, engineering and medicine. It is also widely respected as training for the mind and is valued by employers in areas such as finance, computing, data analysis and many other careers.
Entrance Requirements
Essential: Grade 6 in Maths.
Desirable: Grade 7 in Maths.