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)

Love this subject and want to learn more?

Podcasts 🎧

• A Brief History of Mathematics
• In Our Time: Mathematics