One of the primary aims of the Mathematics department is to stimulate interest and enthusiasm for the subject. At all Key Stages, standards of achievement 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 pupil's written, oral and practical skills.

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

There are many opportunities both inside and outside the classroom to extend students' mathematical interest. A lunchtime Maths Club runs weekly, and regular lunchtime workshops offer students in all years, support and extra tuitio.

Careful monitoring of all students' performance throughout their time at King James's School enables us to set high and clear targets for each pupil. We are committed to maximising and realising all students' potential.