Further Mathematics
at St Laurence School, Bradford-On-Avon · school or sixth form
What the college says
The course comprises of topics focussing on PURE, MECHANICS, STATISTICS and DISCRETE. The PURE focuses on the underlying principles of mathematics, such as algebra and trigonometry, building on your knowledge from GCSE. The APPLIED topics, which enable you to apply mathematical concepts to real life problems, involve and are linked to, analysing data, engineering, physics and business. You will have the opportunity to choose two units from discrete (topics such as route mapping, graph theory and looking at algebraic structures), mechanics (studying motion and forces, linking in with physics) and statistics (considering properties of data sets to draw conclusions).
What you need to get on
5 GCSE grades A*-C or 9-4
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
St Laurence School
Ashley Road, Bradford-On-Avon, BA15 1DZ
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Bradford-On-Avon
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