Further Mathematics A Level

Judd School, The

Brook Street, TONBRIDGE, TN9 2PN

GCE A/AS Level or Equivalent

Level 3

Available start dates

Tuesday, 01 September 2026

The Judd School

2 Year(s)

Full time

Daytime/working hours

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Please contact the provider directly to apply for this course.

Application Instructions

*IMPORTANT INFORMATION FROM THE JUDD SCHOOL FOR SEPTEMBER 2024 APPLICATIONS*

Applications open: - awaiting information from school

Applications close: - awaiting information from school

Entry Requirements: - 6.5 average point score, minimum of 4 in English Language and Maths GCSE. Entry grade criteria for A Level subjects chosen.

How to Apply: - We are not taking applications via KentChoices

Open Event: - To be confirmed, please check our school website for updates

Course Summary

Why choose this subject?

Mathematics is a creative and highly inter-connected subject that has been developed over centuries, providing the solution to some of history’s most intriguing problems. It is essential to everyday life, critical to science, technology and engineering, and necessary for financial literacy and most forms of employment. A high-quality mathematics education therefore provides a foundation for understanding the world, the ability to reason mathematically, an appreciation of the beauty and power of mathematics, and a sense of enjoyment and curiosity about the subject.

Why study it at The Judd School?

The Mathematics Department at The Judd is one of the largest and most successful departments within the school. Mathematics is an extremely popular subject, taken by more than eighty percent of sixth formers at A Level of which a substantial number take Further Mathematics. The Department enjoys regular success with Oxbridge applications and many pupils distinguish themselves in National Mathematics competitions.

We wish to stimulate interest in, and enthusiasm for, the study of mathematics for its own sake so that students discover for themselves the richness and variety of the subject and the unique insight it provides into the nature of the world around them. This is not to overlook the development of the skills required for adult life, other subjects, and the passing of examinations but is intended to demonstrate our commitment to the fostering of a positive attitude to the subject. We also aim to provide students of varying abilities and interests the opportunity to achieve their full potential in the subject at an appropriate level and rate of progress. We would hope to foster a sense of the awe and wonder of mathematics and an appreciation of its power, beauty and elegance.

We will be offering the opportunity to study for two separate qualifications in our department, an A level in Mathematics and an A level in Further Mathematics. Students who take both qualifications end up with two full A levels and they can study for them as part of a 4 or 5 A level programme by application.

Course Details

The Further Mathematics A level will allow more breadth to your study, as well as increasing your appreciation for the beauty that lies deeply in the Pure branches of Mathematics, including complex numbers and differential equations. This specification will contain some options for the content covered which could allow for the study of further Mechanics, Statistics, Discrete or Pure Maths.

Success at A level requires the development of a logical and rigorously analytical mind coupled with sheer determination. It should be noted that a substantial ‘jump’ is required in algebraic manipulation skills following on from GCSE, hence you should feel reasonably confident in this area. Do not be led into embarking on this course unless you feel totally committed to it. Having said this, a good number of students gain considerable satisfaction from the subject and achieve very impressive results.

Many advanced and technical subjects at University require a good Mathematics A level result and some require some element of Further Mathematics as well. It is worth checking if your intended course requires Further Mathematics before choosing your A level options.

How will it be delivered and assessed?

How it will be assessed:

The assessment for Further Mathematics will consist of four exams, each of 1.5 hours duration.

Entry requirements

To study for Maths and Further Maths A levels – Grade 9 (*) in GCSE maths

(*) Students who achieve a Grade 8 and wish to study Further Maths may be able to do so in discussion with the Head of Maths, on the basis of achievements in additional Maths qualifications or your overall GCSE profile.

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