Core Maths

***** Please note, applications have now closed for September 2026 Sixth Form Admissions *****

Applications Open - Midday, 9 January 2026

Applications Close - Midday, 6 February 2026

School Entry Requirements: -

As a basic entry requirement to join our Sixth Form, you must have achieved at least 6 GCSE subjects at Grade 6 or above including:

at least a Grade 5 in English

at least a Grade 5 in Mathematics

and the specific entry requirements for each of your subjects.

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Studying Core Mathematics helps students to develop their problem solving skills and can support other A Level studies, particularly Biology, Economics and Geography. It develops valuable quantitative skills needed for many degree courses, such as Psychology, business-related courses, sports and social sciences, which do not specifically require A Level Mathematics.

There will be two examinations of 1 hour 30 minutes each, covering topics such as: Analysis of Data; Estimation; Mathematics for Personal Finance; Critical Analysis; Normal Distribution; Probabilities; Correlation; and Regression.

Pass in GCSE Mathematics at Grade 5 or higher.

You will be expected to purchase the Casio ClassWiz fx-991EX calculator to support you in your studies. These currently retail at about £25 and the Mathematics department will organise a bulk order at the start of Year 12.