GCE A Level in Further Mathematics
at Prudhoe Community High School · school or sixth form
What the college says
This course is ideal for students with an interest in mathematics who are thinking of studying for a degree in mathematics or in a subject with a strong mathematical content such as computing science, engineering or physics. It is a demanding course, requiring students to have good mathematical skills, indicated initially by having achieved a high grade at GCSE. Students must be self-starters who are prepared to undertake independent learning with teacher support. This may also include working with tutors from the Further Mathematics Support Programme.
What you need to get on
Students must achieve 5 qualifications at Grade 4 or above to return to 6th Form at PCHS and a minimum of a Grade 7 in GCSE 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
Prudhoe Community High School
Moor Road, Prudhoe, NE42 5LJ
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Start dates
- 3 September 2026 · Prudhoe
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