Maths
The Maths Department
The Maths department comprises of five highly qualified Mathematicians who teach in five designated classrooms along one corridor of the school. Each classroom is well equipped with resources including a smartboard TV which helps to deliver lessons with rigour and pace.
The Maths Curriculum
All pupils are set according to ability at the start of Year 7. Progress is monitored regularly through class work, homework and a departmental set assessments once a term; where appropriate set changes will occur at Christmas and at the end of the academic year.
The department follows the national curriculum at Key Stage 3, so pupils have the opportunity to cover a range of topics and themes. All pupils are entered for the AQA GCSE at either the higher or foundation level at Key Stage 4. Results in the department are well above the national average.
Careers supported by GCSE Maths
- Accountant – Manages financial records and ensures accuracy in money matters.
- Actuary – Analyses risk using statistics and probability.
- Data Analyst – Interprets data to help companies make decisions.
- Engineer (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical etc.) – Uses maths to design and build structures, machines, and systems.
- Financial Analyst – Studies financial data to advise on investments.
- Statistician – Collects and analyses data to identify trends.
- Economist – Studies how resources are produced and used using mathematical models.
- Architect – Uses geometry and measurements to design buildings.
- Cryptographer – Uses maths to create secure communication systems.
- Pharmacologist – Uses maths in drug dosage calculations and research.
| Contact Details |
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| Mrs L Jackson – Head of Maths |
| GCSE Exam Board |
| All students follow the AQA GCSE examination course. |
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