Further Mathematics A Level
at Corfe Hills School, Broadstone · school or sixth form
What the college says
The course is intended to build on knowledge, understanding and skills established at GCSE. You are expected to be able to use the material covered at GCSE which will be used to build upon further mathematical areas. You will be regularly involved in problem solving and applying techniques to real life situations. Further mathematicians will experience all areas of maths and go on to study at a higher level involving topics studied in first year degree. If you intend to go on to study for a maths or maths related degree it is strongly recommended that you take further maths as some universities will ask for it. On successful completion of the course you will achieve two A levels.
What you need to get on
6th Form entry: The overall 6th Form entry requirements are: a minimum of 5 GCSEs at grades 9-4, including a grade 9-4 in English. Subject specific entry: Grade 8 at GCSE.
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
Corfe Hills School
Higher Blandford Road, Broadstone, BH18 9BG
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Broadstone
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