A-level Further Mathematics
at Devonport High School For Boys, Plymouth · school or sixth form
What the college says
This challenging course is for students who enjoy and demonstrate a high degree of competence in maths GCSE and want to extend their knowledge and understanding alongside A level maths. It's particularly suitable for you if you intend to study highly mathematical disciplines at university such as mathematics, engineering, the sciences and economics.
What you need to get on
You must have a GCSE grade 7 or above, although a grade 8 or 9 is desirable. Students are expected to be fully conversant with the following GCSE topics: Algebraic manipulation; Factorisation of quadratic and higher order expressions; Solving quadratic equations, including use of Completing the Square and the Difference of Two Squares; Manipulation of Surds, including the expansion of pairs of brackets and the rationalisation of fractions; Manipulation of indices. Must also take A-level Maths.
How you are assessed
Academic subjects, mostly exams, three or four at once. The traditional route to university.
What this level means
The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.
Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?
Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.
Where it runs
Devonport High School for Boys
Paradise Road, Plymouth, PL1 5QP
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Plymouth
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