GCE A Level in Further Mathematics
at Ossett Academy and Sixth Form College, Ossett · sixth form college
What the college says
Further Mathematics is a challenging qualification and an opportunity to develop the sophistication of your mathematical reasoning skills. Students learn to appreciate the beauty of algebra by examining its applications at a much deeper level. In addition, the course includes: imaginary numbers, polar coordinates, and the more recent applications of Decision Mathematics, Statistics and Mechanics.
What you need to get on
5 GCSEs at grade 5 or above. Students must have achieved a high grade 7 or above in Maths at GCSE and a 5 in English.
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
Drake (Accord Sixth Form Main Building)
Storrs Hill Road, Ossett, WF5 0DG
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Ossett
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