Maths
Our Maths Staff
Mrs H Banks - Subject Leader for Maths
Mr C Scrivener - Lead Practitioner for Mahs
Mrs M Brown
Mr M Livingstone
Mr G Massey
Mr A McGlennon
Mr D Singleton
Mr L Waddell
Why Maths matters
Mathematics is essential for everyday life and future success. It develops logical thinking, problem-solving and resilience, while supporting learning across the curriculum. Strong maths skills open doors to a wide range of careers, including science, engineering, finance, technology and medicine.
What Skills do pupils learn?
Through the Maths curriculum, pupils develop:
- Fluency in number, algebra, geometry, statistics and probability
- Logical reasoning and analytical thinking
- Problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Confidence, perseverance and independence
- The ability to apply maths to real-life situations
How can parents help?
- Encouraging regular homework and revision
- Supporting practice of times tables, mental maths and key skills
- Discussing how maths is used in everyday life
- Using online learning platforms recommended by school
Key Stage 3 (Years 7-9)
Algebra (including formulae, equations, inequalities and algebraic graphs)
- Angles and Bearings (including angle properties)
- Area and Calculating Space
- Calculations and Number Skills (including BIDMAS, roots, indices, approximation and estimating)
- Congruence and Similarity (including congruent and similar triangles)
- Construction
- Fractions, Decimals and Percentages (including comparison of FDP)
- Graphs and Coordinates
- Measuring Space and Data Presentation
- Number and Number Patterns (including numbers and the number system)
- Probability and Statistics
- Proportion and Ratio (including proportional reasoning)
- Shape
- Standard Form
Key Stage 4 (Years 10 and 11)
We follow the AQA specification for Foundation and Higher GCSE Mathematics - view here
- Algebra (including basic algebra, algebraic fractions, equations, simultaneous equations, inequalities and numerical methods)
- Angles and Circle Theorems
- Area, Perimeter and Volume (including area under a curve)
- Bearings
- Circles (including equation of a circle)
- Congruence, Similarity and Transformations
- Construction and Loci
- Coordinates and Graphs (including real life graphs, sketching graphs, quadratic graphs and transforming graphs)
- Direct and Inverse Proportion
- Fractions, Decimals and Percentages
- Growth and Decay
- Indices and Surds
- Measures
- Number Skills (including rounding, factors and multiples, standard form)
- Polygons
- Probability
- Pythagoras and Trigonometry (including sine rule and cosine rule)
- Ratio and Proportion
- Rates of Change
- Scatter Graphs and Statistical Measures
- Sequences
- Vectors
- 3D Shapes
Further Maths GCSE
We follow the AQA specification for GCSE Further Maths which can be viewed here
GCSE Further Mathematics is offered to students in Year 11 Set 1, with some students in Set 2 encouraged to take part. The course is taught partly within normal maths lessons, as much of the content overlaps with GCSE topics, with additional material covered in after-school sessions.
Students sit a mock examination in February, after which final decisions are made about exam entry. The qualification is not compulsory, but it is strongly recommended for students considering A Level Mathematics, as it helps bridge the gap and makes the transition to A Level more secure and manageable.
Key Stage 5
We offer A Levels in Maths and Further Maths, click below to view the details.