GCE A Level in Further Mathematics
at The Ecclesbourne School, Belper · school or sixth form
What the college says
If you are an exceptional mathematician and looking for a maths based career, then further maths is for you. It takes you beyond the scope of single maths and is a separate A Level in its own right. If you choose to study maths and further maths A Levels, it takes up only one of your options; you are recommended to choose 2 other subjects.
What you need to get on
5 GCSES 4-9 or A*-C to include English Lang or Lit Grade 5 and Maths Grade 7
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
The Ecclesbourne School
Wirksworth Road Duffield, Belper, DE56 4GS
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Belper
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