All students study a mathematics course which is stimulating, exciting and planned to encourage enjoyment of mathematics throughout life. We aim to challenge and stretch students of all abilities and to equip them with the skills and understanding in mathematics needed in future.
Mr Fields, Head of Mathematics
Students have four hours of mathematics a week. If your child qualifies for catch-up premium, they will have an additional hour of small-group tuition.
Mathematics at Key Stage 3
Students in Year 7 and Year 8 follow a ‘mastery’ curriculum. This is heavily influenced by ‘Singapore Maths’. Students are expected to justify their reasoning through multiple representations. They use concrete manipulatives to deepen their understanding of the mathematics they are studying.
Numeracy is essential for success in mathematics. Curriculum time is spent ensuring that all students are fluent in a wide range of numerical skills. We encourage students to use strategies such as ‘Times Tables Rock Stars’ and various learning apps.
Mathematics at Key Stage 4
Examination Board: Edexcel
Specification Name: GCSE (9-1) Mathematics
Link: Mathematics
The ‘mastery’ curriculum prepares students for GCSE study from Year 9, broken down into foundation and higher tiers. Students are directed to follow a particular course of study. However there are opportunities at assessment points for students to change tier. Assessment of your child’s mathematical ability and what they know and don’t know is central to our teaching philosophy. We issue personalised learning checklists to be stuck into exercise books for parents and students to use.
Finding out more
- Click to read about our university taster day in February 2019
- Click to read about our Royal Institution masterclass in February 2019
- Click to read the mathematics learning programmes