Mathematics

Applications open: 10 October 2025

Applications close: 15 January 2026

Students can join Weald of Kent Grammar School at our Tonbridge Campus.

Entry Requirements: - If you wish to join the Weald of Kent Sixth Form you must have a minimum of a Grade 5 in English Language or English Literature and a Grade 5 in Mathematics. In addition, students also need to achieve an Average Point Score (APS) of 5.5 to be comprised of their best 8 GCSE results.

How to Apply: - Applications are made through Applicaa. Please see the school website for more information https://www.wealdofkent.kent.sch.uk/sixth-form

The aim of the mathematics course is that the students will be able to:

• Develop their understanding of mathematics and mathematical processes in a way that promotes confidence and fosters enjoyment.

• Develop their ability to reason logically and to recognise incorrect reasoning.

• Use mathematics as an effective means of communication.

• Recognise how a situation may be represented mathematically and understand the relationship between real-world problems and mathematical models, understanding how they can be refined and improved.

• Develop an awareness of the relevance of mathematics to other fields of study, to the world of work and society in general.

Paper 1: Pure Mathematics 1

Topics such as:

Sequences, Equations, Inequalities, Proof, Coordinate geometry, Exponentials, Trigonometry, Vectors and Calculus

Paper 2: Pure Mathematics 2

Topics such as:

Sequences, Equations, Inequalities, Proof, Coordinate geometry, Trigonometry, Iteration and Calculus

Paper 3: Statistics and Mechanics

Section A: Statistics (50 marks)

Topics like Data Handling topics from GCSE such as averages, histograms, box plots and frequency diagrams.

Section B: Mechanics (50 marks)

Topics like Speed, Forces, moving objects, (Physics related topics).

Paper 1 - 3: Each paper is 2 hours, 100 marks and worth 33% of the total examination.

Students should have achieved at least a Grade 7 in GCSE Mathematics to study Mathematics A Level.

Why study Mathematics?

Mathematics A level is a good foundation for engineering, design, technological, scientific and medical courses. It is also a good course for those students who are interested in Art or Humanities subjects but would like to broaden their options and develop their logical reasoning or statistical analysis skills. Students wishing to study mathematical related subjects at University are often required to have studied Further Mathematics A level in addition to Mathematics A level.