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Maths school
Specialist school / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
A maths school is a type of specialist free school sixth form college[1] in England which specialises in the study of mathematics. Each maths school is sponsored by a university[2] and, frequently, also a nearby established sixth form college or multi-academy trust.[3] All students in a maths school must follow a course of study that includes A-Levels in mathematics and further mathematics.[4]
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Maths schools receive additional funding from central government, above what a standard sixth form college would receive, with the aim of providing an enriched curriculum and student experience, so that students are better prepared for studies in mathematics or related subjects at competitive universities, or for careers requiring high levels of mathematical skill.[4] Maths schools are selective and all students seeking to apply must have, at minimum, a grade 8 in GCSE mathematics. Students must also sit an entry exam before being admitted.[5][6]