One of the primary aims of the Mathematics Department is to stimulate interest and enthusiasm for the subject. At all Key Stages, standards of attainment are consistently well in excess of national averages. We endeavour to develop, in all our students, confidence and accuracy in handling everyday mathematical ideas and techniques. A variety of teaching and learning methods, incorporating both individual and group activities, develop each student's written, oral and practical skills.

KS3 Mathematics is delivered in line with the National KS3 Framework and builds on work undertaken in Years 5 and 6.  At Key Stage 4 as well as GCSE Mathematics, we also offer the chance to gain a further GCSE in Statistics.  Interest in studying mathematics at post-16 is very strong. The MEI structured AS/A2 Mathematics course provides a stimulating and interesting base for further study.  In addition we also offer AS/A2 Further Mathematics.

Careful monitoring of all students' performance throughout their time at King James's School enables us to set high and clear targets for each student and give them effective feedback to maximise their potential in the subject.