Curriculum Intent Overview

Through our ambitious and coherent mathematics curriculum, we aim to develop fluent, confident, and resilient mathematicians who can reason, problem-solve, and apply their knowledge to a wide range of contexts. 

Content and Skills 

Across Key Stages 3 and 4, our mathematics curriculum provides a carefully sequenced and coherent learning journey. Pupils will develop a deep understanding of key mathematical ideas, building from a solid foundation in number and algebra to more advanced topics in geometry, measure, probability, and statistics. 

Through a mastery approach, we will support pupils in making connections between mathematical concepts, applying their knowledge flexibly in different contexts. Explicit teaching of mathematical vocabulary, multiple representations, and opportunities for reasoning and problem-solving will be integral to our lessons. 

Progression 

In Year 7 and 8, we focus on developing pupils' fluency in the fundamentals of mathematics, with a particular emphasis on number and algebra. As pupils progress through Key Stage 3, the curriculum will gradually introduce more complex algebraic techniques, geometric reasoning, and statistical analysis, ensuring a smooth transition to the demands of GCSE mathematics. 

At Key Stage 4, our curriculum will build on the foundations laid in Key Stage 3, enabling pupils to develop a deeper, more sophisticated understanding of mathematical concepts. Pupils will have opportunities to apply their knowledge to a range of real-world problems, developing the critical thinking and problem-solving skills needed for success in their future studies and careers. 

Wider Impact 

Through our mathematics curriculum, we aim to empower all pupils to become confident and capable mathematicians, able to make sense of the world around them and tackle mathematical challenges with resilience and creativity. By promoting a love of mathematics and its relevance to everyday life, we will equip our pupils with the knowledge, skills, and dispositions to thrive in their future pathways, whether in further education, employment, or everyday decision-making.