Mathematics is compulsory for all boys in the Lower and Middle Schools, and all will have taken GCSE in the subject by the end of the fifth year. As well as enabling each boy to achieve his potential in examinations, the course is designed to equip him with the mathematical skills and understanding required for his other subjects; for further study and training that he may undertake; and for later employment and adult life.
The department aims that boys should become aware that mathematics is an interesting and enjoyable field in its own right; and also that it continues to be central to many diverse and important branches of endeavour in the modern world, whether scientific, financial or computational.
At GCSE, about three quarters achieve an A grade or better. The top third of pupils will have studied both Maths and Additional Maths, by the end of the 5th Year, taking examinatons in both. In the sixth form, maths is a very popular subject, with about 100 students a year. Of those approximately half will be in accelerated sets working towards A-levels in both Maths and Further Maths.
The Mathematics Department is located on the first floor of Mercers' Court. There are 12 full time staff in the department.
Further Information
Further information about the mathematics department curriculum can be found in the curriculum documents available for download on the main curriculum page.
