During years 9, 10 and 11 all students follow the EDEXCEL GCSE course, with a small number following AQA entry level maths parallel with their GCSE. Students will follow either the higher program, which awards grades from 3 to 9, or the foundation program, which awards grades 1 to 5; this means all students have the opportunity to work towards a grade of 4 or above. GCSE Maths is assessed 100% through exams at the end of year 11. The GCSE scheme of work is designed to be completed by the february in Year 11, leaving time for consolidation and revision before students sit their exams.

Year 9

In year 9, students start to follow the GCSE curriculum, focusing on larger topics at the start of the year building upon what they have learnt within years 7 and 8. They will also learn a few new techniques that they continue to build upon in years 10 and 11. At the end of year 9, we reset the groups into 2 bands instead of 3, with the top 2 groups in each band doing higher tier and the remaining 3 groups doing foundation tier. Assessments take place at regular intervals using GCSE questions.

Year 10

Students continue with the KS4 curriculum they started in year 9. Where possible, they will have the same teacher throughout year 10 and 11. Assessments take place at regular intervals using GCSE questions.

Year 11

When they reach year 11, we aim to teach the remainder of the curriculum by February. We then analyse the mock exam data in detail and use it to target specific weaknesses, therefore ensuring each student has the very best chance at achieving the highest grade possible in their GCSE.