GCE A Level in Further Mathematics
at St Edward'S Roman Catholic/Church of England School, Poole, Poole · school or sixth form
What the college says
Have you ever wondered what is happening when your calculator displays "Maths Error"? Or what would happen if you could square root a negative number? Further maths is where you find out. The course studies previously studied concepts at a deeper level, whilst introducing some new concepts that show how the ties between different areas of maths are much stronger than students previously thought.
What you need to get on
Grade 8 at GCSE 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
St Edwards Comprehensive School
Dale Valley Road, Poole, BH15 3HY
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Start dates
- 2 September 2026 · Poole
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