GCE A Level in Further Mathematics
at Oaklands Catholic School, Waterlooville · school or sixth form
What the college says
The study of Further Mathematics will enable students to: develop their understanding of Mathematics and mathematical processes in a way that promotes confidence and fosters enjoyment. extend their range of mathematical skills and techniques and use them in more difficult unstructured problems. recognise how a situation may be represented mathematically and understand the relationship between ‘real world’ problems and standard and other mathematical models and how these can be refined and improved. read and comprehend mathematical arguments and articles concerning applications of mathematics. develop an awareness of the relevance of mathematics to other fields of study, to the world of work and to society in general.
What you need to get on
4-5 GCSE's at grade 4 (C) or above including English and maths. You must have a GCSE grade 7+ in 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
Oaklands Catholic School
Stakes Hill Road, Waterlooville, PO7 7BW
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Waterlooville
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