Maths
at The Woodroffe School, Lyme Regis · school or sixth form
What the college says
It is almost impossible to get through a day without using Maths in some way. Our world is full of numbers to handle and problems to solve. Studying maths provides students with the tools to make sense of it all. Maths is an incredibly versatile subject and fits well with virtually any combination of A Levels. The subject provides good preparation for many university courses including Medicine, Geography, Business Studies, Psychology, Architecture and Engineering.We use technology in a variety of ways to enhance learning and have a dedicated set of laptops for Year 12 and Year 13 Mathematicians. Students are encouraged to become familiar with graphic and geometry software as well as spreadsheets. All students are required to have an appropriate calculator and many choose to have a more powerful graphical version.
What you need to get on
GCSE Grade 6 or above in Maths. To aid transition the Maths department run a ?Bridge? unit which is assessed within the first week of Year 12. This will help students decide if they have chosen an appropriate course. Students are required to pass the ?Bridge? assessment to continue on the course.
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 Woodroffe School
Uplyme Road, Lyme Regis, DT7 3LX
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Lyme Regis
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