Mathematics

Applications Open: 27/11/25

Applications Close: 31/01/26

Entry Requirements: 4 GCSE passes at grade 6 or above including grade 5s in Maths and either English Literature or Language.

How to Apply: Online application using Applicca - https://rochestergrammarschool.applicaa.com/applicaa.com/Year12

Paper 1 – Pure Mathematics

Topic 1 – Proof

Topic 2 – Algebra and functions

Topic 3 – Coordinate geometry in the (x,y) plane

Topic 4 – Sequences and series

Topic 5 – Trigonometry

Topic 6 – Exponentials and logarithms

Topic 7 – Differentiation

Topic 8 – Integration

Topic 9 – Numerical methods – A-Level only

Topic 10 – Vectors

Paper 2 – Statistics and Mechanics

Statistics:

Topic 1 – Statistical sampling

Topic 2 – Data presentation and interpretation

Topic 3 – Probability

Topic 4 – Statistical distributions

Topic 5 – Statistical hypothesis testing

Mechanics:

Topic 6 – Quantities and units in mechanics

Topic 7 – Kinematics

Topic 8 – Forces and Newton’s laws

Topic 9 – Moments – A-Level only

Examination only

AS-Level A-Level

Paper 1 Pure Mathematics – 2hr written exam 62.5% of AS-Level Pure mathematics – 2 hr written exam worth 33.33% of the course

Paper 2 Statistics and Mechanics – 1hr 15 min written exam 37.5% of the AS-Level Pure Mathematics– 2 hr written exam worth 33.33% of the course

Paper 3 N/A Statistics and Mechanics– 2 hr written exam worth 33.33% of the course

Calculators can be used in the assessment.

Grade 7 at GCSE Mathematics or the Level 2 Certificate in Further Mathematics