Mathematics
at Samuel Whitbread Academy, Shefford · school or sixth form
What the college says
The course is made up from units of Pure Mathematics, Statistics and Mechanics. At A level Pure units are studied which extend knowledge of algebra and trigonometry and introduce a fresh field of Mathematics called calculus. Applied modules are also taken: Statistics is the collection and analysis of data for the purpose of informing and making decisions and Mechanics is the study of the rules by which things stand still or move.
What you need to get on
APS 5.3. Grade 6 in GCSE Maths. Must pass the entry exam.
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
Samuel Whitbread Academy
Shefford Road, Clifton, SG17 5QS
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Start dates
- 4 September 2026 · Clifton
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