Core Mathematics

Please apply for all courses via the Sixth Form's website, which will go live on Thursday 15 October.

In order to ensure success in the Sixth Form, we have designed different pathways to suit your individual needs. Please see below for the specific entry criteria. In addition to this, students will need to check the specific entry criteria for their chosen subjects by checking each course description.

The General Pathway

This pathway is for students who are unsure about which way their future will take them and therefore would like to keep their options as open as possible by gaining UCAS points with their Module Two Option.

Module One: three A Levels

Module Three: Enrichment Course

Module Four: Academic Coaching

You will need English and Mathematics at Grade 4 or above and at least four other GCSE subjects at Grade 4 or above.

The Combined Pathway

This pathway is for students who are unsure which way their future will take them and therefore would like to keep their options as open as possible.

Module One – either one of the three below options:

Two A-levels and one specialist/V Level qualification (equivalent to one A Level)

One A-level and two specialist/V Level qualifications (equivalent to one A Level each)

Three specialist/V Level qualifications (equivalent to one A Level each)

Module Two: Enrichment Course

Module Three: Academic Coaching

You will need English or Mathematics at Grade 4 or above and at least four other GCSE subjects at Grade 4 or above.

The Specialist Pathway

This pathway is equivalent to three A Levels and is designed for students who already know which career path they would like to take. Please refer to our on offer to view the range.

Module One: Advanced Specialist Qualification

Module Two: Work Placement

Module Three: Enrichment Course

You will need English or Mathematics at Grade 4 or above and at least four other GCSE subjects at Grade 4 or above.

The Extended Pathway

This pathway is for students aspiring to study at Oxbridge or one of the Russell Group Universities or who want to follow a high-demand course such as Medicine, Dentistry, Veterinary, Law or Engineering.

Module One: Three A Levels

Module Two: One Advanced Subsidiary Level

Module Three: Enrichment Course

Module Four: Academic Coaching

You will need English and Mathematics at Grade 5 or above and at least four other GCSE subjects at Grade 5 or above.

The T Level Pathway

This course is equivalent to three A Levels and is designed for students who already know which career path they would like to take.

Module One: T Level Course

Module Two: Industry Placement

You will need English or Mathematics at Grade 4 or above and at least four other GCSE subjects at Grade 4 or above.

Advanced Subsidiary Level (AS): This course is only available as an AS course. This subject is studied over one year as a fourth option on the Extended Pathway or over two years as an enrichment topic on all Pathways. If you choose to study this subject it will help you with the mathematical content of your other subjects.

Compulsory Content:

Statistics of Real Data

Financial Mathematics

Drawing and Interpreting Graphs

Estimation and Standard Form

There is the expectation that technology is used extensively and Excel skills are developed

Presentation of Logical and Reasoned Arguments

Communicating Mathematical Approaches and Solutions

Critical Analysis of Solutions and Methods

Optional Content: Taught options will depend on the chosen A Level subjects of the majority of students in the class.

Option One Statistical - This option is aimed more at supporting those students who have chosen courses with an increased statistical content.

Content includes: Use of Statistical Techniques, Ranking and Correlation, Distributions and Probability. In addition, we focus on interpreting and evaluating these results.

Option Two Critical Path and Risk Analysis - This option is aimed at supporting those students who have chosen business related courses.

Content includes: Critical Path Analysis including Use of Charts and Diagrams, Probability Analysis of expected outcomes including combined events and Cost Benefit Analysis including Risk Analysis and Control Measures.

Option Three Graphical Techniques - This option is aimed more at supporting those students who have chosen courses with an increased higher mathematical content.

Content includes: Graphical Methods, Rates of Change and further Exponential and Logarithmic Relationships. In addition, we focus on interpreting and evaluating these results.

Entry Criteria:

You will need to achieve the pathway criteria, please see the prospectus for further information. Please note this can not be taken alongside Mathematics A level.

You will need to achieve a Grade 4 or above in GCSE Mathematics

Every student will be encouraged to further develop their analytical and problem solving skills. Up to date reasoning, mathematical and IT skills give an added advantage both in further study and in the workplace. Core Mathematics carries up to 20 UCAS points. It is supported by both Higher Education and Industry. Students with a good Core Mathematics grade can receive lower university offers for courses with a mathematical content.