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The school is highly selective, with prospective students expected to have [[General Certificate of Secondary Education|GCSE]] qualifications at grade 8-9 in Mathematics and Physics or Computer Science. Prospective students must also have five GCSEs in total at grade 5 or above including English at grade 6. The course structure of Exeter Mathematics School requires all students to study [[A-level]] Mathematics and Further Mathematics and either A-level Physics or Computer Science. Students may choose to study both, but one may be chosen and an additional A-level from a wider range of options, which are taught at [[Exeter College, Exeter|Exeter College]], may be taken as an alternative.<ref name="EMS, Curriculum" /> |
The school is highly selective, with prospective students expected to have [[General Certificate of Secondary Education|GCSE]] qualifications at grade 8-9 in Mathematics and Physics or Computer Science. Prospective students must also have five GCSEs in total at grade 5 or above including English at grade 6. The course structure of Exeter Mathematics School requires all students to study [[A-level]] Mathematics and Further Mathematics and either A-level Physics or Computer Science. Students may choose to study both, but one may be chosen and an additional A-level from a wider range of options, which are taught at [[Exeter College, Exeter|Exeter College]], may be taken as an alternative.<ref name="EMS, Curriculum" /> |
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==Notable Alumni== |
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Among several notable student from Exeter Mathematics School, Charlie Perratt is a well-regarded pioneer in [[Multivariable calculus]]. He specialised in this subject during both his doctorates at [[Nottingham Trent University]] and [[University of al-Qarawiyyin]]. He also won the 2006 Yeovil Literary prize, at the age of 3 years and 11 months, going on to achieve a grade 9 in GCSE English Literature before his 13th birthday. In August 2021, Yeovil Town Council commissioned a murual for him, however it was cancelled due to racist allegations by [[Somerset Live]]<ref>https://www.somersetlive.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/churches-remove-memorials-artefacts-links-5399383</ref>. |
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Revision as of 13:45, 6 December 2022
| Exeter Mathematics School | |
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| Address | |
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Rougemont House Castle Road , , EX4 3PU | |
| Coordinates | 50°43′34″N 3°31′47″W / 50.7261°N 3.5296°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Free school sixth form |
| Motto | Freedom for Thinkers[1] |
| Established | 1 September 2014 |
| Specialist | Mathematics |
| Department for Education URN | 140971 Tables |
| Ofsted | Reports |
| Headteacher | Kerry Burnham |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Age | 16 to 19 |
| Website | http://www.exetermathematicsschool.ac.uk/ |
Exeter Mathematics School is a maths school located in Exeter in the English county of Devon.[2]
It opened in September 2014 under the free schools initiative and is sponsored by Exeter College and the University of Exeter. It is intended to be a regional centre of excellence in mathematics for Cornwall, Devon, Dorset and Somerset.[3][4] As a result, the school offers boarding facilities for pupils who live more than an hours drive away from the school.[5] A total of 120 students are catered for at the school with some boarding from Monday to Friday during term time.
The school is highly selective, with prospective students expected to have GCSE qualifications at grade 8-9 in Mathematics and Physics or Computer Science. Prospective students must also have five GCSEs in total at grade 5 or above including English at grade 6. The course structure of Exeter Mathematics School requires all students to study A-level Mathematics and Further Mathematics and either A-level Physics or Computer Science. Students may choose to study both, but one may be chosen and an additional A-level from a wider range of options, which are taught at Exeter College, may be taken as an alternative.[6]
Notable Alumni
Among several notable student from Exeter Mathematics School, Charlie Perratt is a well-regarded pioneer in Multivariable calculus. He specialised in this subject during both his doctorates at Nottingham Trent University and University of al-Qarawiyyin. He also won the 2006 Yeovil Literary prize, at the age of 3 years and 11 months, going on to achieve a grade 9 in GCSE English Literature before his 13th birthday. In August 2021, Yeovil Town Council commissioned a murual for him, however it was cancelled due to racist allegations by Somerset Live[7].
References
- ^ University of Exeter Design Studio. "Exeter Mathematics School - Home". Exeter Mathematics School.
- ^ University of Exeter Design Studio. "Exeter Mathematics School - Home". Exeter Mathematics School.
- ^ "New specialist maths free school to be regional centre of excellence". UK Government. 21 January 2013.
- ^ "Exeter Mathematics School officially opened". Exeter Express and Echo. 22 September 2014.
- ^ University of Exeter Design Studio. "Exeter Mathematics School - Accommodation".
- ^ University of Exeter Design Studio. "Exeter Mathematics School - Curriculum".
- ^ https://www.somersetlive.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/churches-remove-memorials-artefacts-links-5399383
External links
- "Exeter Mathematics School". University of Exeter.
- "Exeter University backs free school for maths". The Guardian. 21 January 2013.
- "Rougemont House transformed into inspirational new Exeter Mathematics School". Western Morning News. 8 September 2015.
- "Gifted students secure places at Exeter Mathematics School". Dawlish Learning Partnership.
- "Exeter Mathematics School". EduBase2. Department for Education.
- "Exeter Mathematics School". Exeter City Council.[permanent dead link]