GCE A Level in Further Mathematics
at John F Kennedy Catholic School · school or sixth form
What the college says
Allows students to develop their understanding of mathematics beyond that studied at A Level. Introduces new content such as matrices, complex numbers and hyperbolic functions to increase the range of skills students have and allow them to solve more advanced problems with greater application to real life situations.
What you need to get on
Mathematics grade 8 or above at GCSE. Confirmation of suitability for course from GCSE maths teacher. Students must also be studying for an A level 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
John F Kennedy Catholic School
John F Kennedy Rc School Hollybush Lane, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 2PH
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Hemel Hempstead
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