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Further Mathematics

at The King'S School, Grantham, Grantham · school or sixth form

Ofsted rated their sixth form provisionGood2022see the detail

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

In addition to those already mentioned for Mathematics; Further Mathematics is for the ablest students aiming for the top; at school, university, and beyond. It is a means of standing out from the crowd when 40% of students taking A Level Mathematics, nationally, gain an A or an A* grade. In addition, it is essential for studying Mathematics or Computer Science at Oxbridge and a considerable advantage if applying for Natural Sciences or when applying to good Universities for any Mathematics rich course.

What you need to get on

• An Attainment 8 (as defined by the DfE) score “Attainment 8” of 55.0 or greater. • Passes at Grades 4-9 in GCSE English Language and Mathematics. • Students wishing to study more than two of the subjects: Mathematics; Biology; Chemistry; Physics; Economics or Psychology at Advanced Level GCE will need to achieve an Attainment 8 score of 65.0 or greater

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

  • The King's School

    Brook Street, Grantham, NG31 6RP

    DaytimeClassroom based
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