A level Further mathematics: Exam Structure by Board
Your Teacher Information Pack for A level Further mathematics: how it is assessed for each board, key dates for summer 2027, and links to specifications, past papers and grade boundaries.
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- Qualification
- A level (linear, two years)
- Years
- Year 12 and Year 13
- Ages
- 16–18
- Boards covered
- AQA, Pearson Edexcel, OCR
- Entries 2026 (England)
- 20,340 (no. 15 A level by entries)
- Last checked
- 2026-10-20
Entries: Ofqual provisional entries, summer 2026 (rounded to the nearest 5).
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Exam structure by board
Pick your board to see every paper with its length, marks and weighting, plus practicals, booklets and links.
AQA A-level Further Mathematics (7367)
First taught 2017 · first exams 2019
| Paper | Time | Marks | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1: Compulsory content | 2 h | 100 | 33.3% |
| Paper 2: Compulsory content | 2 h | 100 | 33.3% |
| Paper 3: Optional applications | 2 h | 100 | 33.3% |
Pearson Edexcel A level Further Mathematics (9FM0)
First taught 2017 · first exams 2019
| Paper | Time | Marks | Weight | Calculator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1: Core Pure Mathematics 1 | 1 h 30 min | 75 | 25% | Yes |
| Paper 2: Core Pure Mathematics 2 | 1 h 30 min | 75 | 25% | Yes |
| Paper 3A: Further Pure Mathematics 1 (option option 1) | 1 h 30 min | 75 | 25% | Yes |
| Paper 3B: Further Statistics 1 (option option 1) | 1 h 30 min | 75 | 25% | Yes |
| Paper 3C: Further Mechanics 1 (option option 1) | 1 h 30 min | 75 | 25% | Yes |
| Paper 3D: Decision Mathematics 1 (option option 1) | 1 h 30 min | 75 | 25% | Yes |
| Paper 4A: Further Pure Mathematics 2 (option option 2) | 1 h 30 min | 75 | 25% | Yes |
| Paper 4B: Further Statistics 2 (option option 2) | 1 h 30 min | 75 | 25% | Yes |
| Paper 4C: Further Mechanics 2 (option option 2) | 1 h 30 min | 75 | 25% | Yes |
| Paper 4D: Decision Mathematics 2 (option option 2) | 1 h 30 min | 75 | 25% | Yes |
Full Pearson Edexcel pack · specification on the Pearson Edexcel website
OCR A Level Further Mathematics A (H245)
First taught 2017 · first exams 2019
| Paper | Time | Marks | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Y540: Pure Core 1 | 1 h 30 min | 75 | 25% |
| Y541: Pure Core 2 | 1 h 30 min | 75 | 25% |
| Y542: Statistics (option) | 1 h 30 min | 75 | 25% |
| Y543: Mechanics (option) | 1 h 30 min | 75 | 25% |
| Y544: Discrete Mathematics (option) | 1 h 30 min | 75 | 25% |
| Y545: Additional Pure Mathematics (option) | 1 h 30 min | 75 | 25% |
OCR A Level Further Mathematics B (MEI) (H645)
First taught 2017 · first exams 2019
| Paper | Time | Marks | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Y420: Core Pure | 2 h 40 min | 144 | 50% |
| Y421: Mechanics Major (option) | 2 h 15 min | 120 | 33.3% |
| Y422: Statistics Major (option) | 2 h 15 min | 120 | 33.3% |
| Y431: Mechanics Minor (option) | 1 h 15 min | 60 | 16.7% |
| Y432: Statistics Minor (option) | 1 h 15 min | 60 | 16.7% |
| Y433: Modelling with Algorithms (option) | 1 h 15 min | 60 | 16.7% |
| Y434: Numerical Methods (option) | 1 h 15 min | 60 | 16.7% |
| Y435: Extra Pure (option) | 1 h 15 min | 60 | 16.7% |
| Y436: Further Pure with Technology (option) | 1 h 45 min | 60 | 16.7% |
WJEC Eduqas: Eduqas AS/A level qualifications page (read 2026-10-20, https://www.eduqas.co.uk/qualifications/) lists no AS/A level further mathematics (GCSE only).
Key dates
Summer 2027 exam series
- First exam (GCSE and A level): Mon, 10 May 2027
- Contingency day: Wed, 23 June 2027
- Special consideration deadline: Wed, 30 June 2027
A levels are linear: all exams are sat at the end of the two-year course. Source: JCQ key dates June 2027. Check each board's final timetable for paper dates and results day.
Official documents
- Grade boundaries: AQA
- Grade boundaries: Pearson Edexcel
- Grade boundaries: OCR
- Past papers: AQA
- Past papers: Pearson Edexcel
- Past papers: OCR
More packs
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Exam facts (paper names, times, marks, weightings, codes) are taken from each awarding body's own specification and summarised in our own words; no specification text, papers, mark schemes or booklets are reproduced. Exam details checked against the board's specification on 2026-10-20. Always check the current specification on the board's website.
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Questions teachers ask
How many exam papers are there in A level Further mathematics?
AQA 7367: 3 exam papers; Pearson Edexcel 9FM0: 10 exam papers; OCR H245: 6 exam papers; OCR H645: 9 exam papers. Check the specification for options.