Further Mathematics
at Durham Johnston Comprehensive School, Durham · school or sixth form
What the college says
AS level Further Mathematics is comprised of 1/3 Compulsory Pure Mathematics with 2/3 made up of the best two of Additional Pure Mathematics, Mechanics and Statistics. A level Further Mathematics is comprised of 1/2 Compulsory Pure Mathematics with 1/2 made up of the best two of Additional Mathematics, Mechanics and Statistics.
What you need to get on
At least GCSE grade 8 in Mathematics. The standard of this course is high. No student may take this course without studying A level mathematics.
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
Durham Johnston School
Crossgate Moor, Durham, DH1 4SU
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Start dates
- 3 September 2026 · Durham
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