Maths
Staffing List
Mr Smyth – Head of Maths
Mr Guillen – Assistant Head of Maths
Mrs Hoolahan – Assistant Head of Maths
Mrs Whitfield – Teacher of Maths
Mrs Humphries – Teacher of Maths
Mrs Bajar – Teacher of Maths
Mrs Bailey – Teacher of Maths
Mrs Malson – Teacher of Maths
Mrs Brown – Teacher of Maths~
Mr Thornton– Teacher of Maths
Mr Baillie – Teacher of Maths
Dr Sleat– Teacher of Maths
Mr Were– Teacher of Maths
Mr Coulter– Teacher of Maths
Mr Wilford – Teacher of Maths

To contact a member of the department, please email maths-Help@swanmore-sec.hants.sch.uk
Vision statement:
Our Mathematics Department aspires to foster a culture where every student can learn, enjoy, and succeed in mathematics. Guided by the principles of the NCETM and the Five Big Ideas in Teaching for Mastery, we are committed to:
- Ensuring all students develop a deep, connected, and coherent understanding of mathematical concepts, enabling them to reason, communicate, and apply their knowledge confidently in a variety of contexts.
- Designing lessons that build upon prior learning, use carefully chosen representations to expose mathematical structure, and provide purposeful variation to highlight key features and relationships within mathematics.
- Developing both procedural fluency and conceptual understanding in tandem, recognising that each supports and enhances the other.
- Cultivating mathematical thinking by encouraging students to look for patterns, make connections, conjecture, reason, and generalise, using precise mathematical language to communicate their ideas effectively.
- Creating an inclusive classroom environment where all students progress together, with support and challenge tailored to individual needs, and where misconceptions are addressed promptly to ensure no learner is left behind.
- Supporting teachers' continual professional development and collaboration, so that our teaching practice is informed by evidence, reflective dialogue, and a shared commitment to excellence in mathematics education.
Through this vision, we aim to empower every learner to become a confident, resilient, and creative mathematician, equipped for lifelong success.
Subject curriculum:
Years 7, 8 and 9 – (Key Stage 3) Overview
Years 10 and 11 – (Key Stage 4) Overview
Extracurricular activities
We offer a wide range of subject-related extracurricular activities during lunch breaks and after school. Click here to open the College Clubs page
- Lunchtime maths homework club with Mrs Malson Wednesday in M11
Key dates
Please type any key dates for your department below, e.g. trips, events, coursework
- Stem Day
- Beltchley Park trip
- Junior Maths Challenge
- Senior Maths challenge
Resources to help you support your child with their studies:
- Sparx
Sparx Maths supports students aged 11-16 with personalised, challenging and attainable homework. - Maths Genie
Free GCSE maths revision resources, including past papers, topic questions, and video tutorials, all structured by syllabus topic. - Khan Academy
Offers comprehensive maths content aligned with the UK curriculum, with engaging videos and interactive exercises. - BBC Bitesize
Provides bite-sized explanations, quizzes, and real-world applications for all GCSE maths topics. - Corbettmaths
Features worksheets, videos, and daily practice (“5-a-day”) tailored to the GCSE curriculum, supporting consistent revision. - Seneca Learning
An interactive platform using cognitive science principles to help students revise GCSE maths with adaptive learning and quizzes. - Third Space Learning
Thousands of free KS3 and GCSE maths resources, including worksheets, revision mats, and interactive guides. - Mathletics
An award-winning online maths program with personalised learning, games, and mastery challenges, suitable for home or classroom use.
Get involved with Maths at home:
Places to visit 🗺️
- The Science Museum (London)
- The Royal Observatory (London)
- Winchester Science Centre & Planetarium (Hampshire)