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GCE A Level in Further Mathematics A

at Poynton High School · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level24 monthsFull timeFree

What the college says

Further Mathematics is taught alongside A Level Mathematics with additional classes to cover the extra content studied. It is suitable for students who are looking towards further study in Science, Engineering, or Mathematics and is a very highly regarded qualification that is essential for students looking to study related subjects at prestigious universities. Although historically seen as a qualification for only the most able mathematicians, we have successfully guided students of all abilities through the Further Maths course and are confident that all students with a good knowledge of GCSE Mathematics will be able to access Further Maths. The course content will be split along similar lines to the A-level Mathematics qualification with students studying additional Pure Mathematics alongside the option to study either additional Mechanics, Statistics or Discrete Mathematics. Discrete Mathematics may be known to some as Decision Mathematics and involves the study of areas such as Game Theory, where students will learn to predict and explain behaviours in contexts from simple games to Economics and Conflict analysis. This branch of Mathematics can now only be studied as part of the A-level Further Mathematics qualification.

What you need to get on

5 grade 4 or above at GCSE level including a grade 7 or above in 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

  • Poynton High School

    Yew Tree Lane Poynton, Stockport, SK12 1PU

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 3 September 2026 · Stockport

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