A Level Further Maths
What does this qualification cover?
Further Mathematics is studied alongside A Level Mathematics and is an exciting way to stretch and challenge those with a love of the subject. Students will develop advanced mathematical skills and concepts, including many key topics for careers in science, engineering and computing. It is a highly respected course that is desirable for a range of highly skilled careers and further education courses.
The course consists of four papers, the first two covering the compulsory Core Pure topics with the final two papers allowing students to focus their studies on a combination of Decision Mathematics, Further Statistics, Further Mechanics or Further Pure Mathematics.
Key Features
Studying A Level further mathematics students will develop a range of skills such as:
- Fluency in the key mathematical topics for science and engineering
- Organising and presenting a structured and logical argument
- Confidence in mastering challenging ideas and overcoming difficulties
- Thinking in an abstract and symbolic way.
Links to workplace
A Level further mathematics is essential to a variety of routes of study post-16, with many top university courses having it as a requirement, these include, but are not limited to:
- Mathematics
- Aeronautical engineering
- Chemical engineering
- Economics
- Mechanical engineering
- Physics
- Statistics
- Computer science
APPLY FOR
Year 10
APPLY FOR
Year 12
Georgina Craven
Executive Director of SEND (SENCo)
Georgina is an experienced SEND leader with over thirteen years specializing in supporting neurodiverse learners and leading SEND provision. Beginning her career as an LSA, she progressed through roles including Senior LSA, Teacher of Biology, Director of SEND, and now Executive Director of SEND. A qualified teacher with a Marine Zoology degree from Newcastle University, Georgina also holds a Master’s in SEND, specialising in SEMH and Autism, alongside the National Award for SEN Coordination and accreditation as an Access Arrangements Assessor. She has contributed to SEND practice at both school and local authority level, including sitting on EHCP panels and leading school‑wide implementation of SEND technology systems. As a Therapeutic Thinking trainer, she champions inclusive, neuroaffirming practice rooted in the social model of disability and strongly believes in celebrating the strengths that neurodiversity brings to education and the wider world.
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