In Lower College all pupils work towards the International GCSE (IGCSE) in Mathematics offered by Edexcel.

The syllabus content is very similar in many respects to the national GCSE, but extends the study into important advanced ideas as a preparation for A Level – particularly calculus. Pupils in set one will take their IGCSE early at the end of the Fourth Form (Year 10). On average over 50% achieve an A* or A grade, and the pass rate A*-C is close to 100%.

A Level Mathematics
A-Level Mathematics is a popular option at the College. There are currently about 100 candidates following the course in the Sixth Form. At present, we are following the OCR syllabus.

On average, over 50% achieve an A grade, with an overall pass rate close to 100%.Mathematics A Level is achieved by accumulating marks in six separate modular examinations, each of which carries the same weight. Four of these cover Pure Mathematics in a progressive manner. These form the basic working techniques, which are largely algebraic and cover the topics: calculus, co-ordinate geometry, vectors and numerical methods. The other two modules cover elements of Applied Mathematics. These can be in Probability & Statistics and/or Mechanics or Discrete Mathematics.

Each set is taught by two teachers, one covering Pure and the other covering Applied Mathematics.

Further Mathematics A level
This is available to those of high mathematical ability. It is a second A-Level taken in addition to Mathematics. The same topics in greater depth, and other, more advanced topics are introduced, particularly in Pure Mathematics. Students are given five extra periods of teaching. An AS-Level in Further Mathematics, as well as an A Level in Mathematics, i.e. one and a half A-levels, is also available to those who may not have the time or opportunity for the extra periods, but whose work progresses rapidly.