KS3 Programme

Maths is taught through a spiral curriculum, building on prior knowledge and increasing depth on each iteration. The same topic areas are revisited each term across all three strands — Number, Shape/Space/Measure, and Statistics — with content delivered in line with each student's individual pathway.

Class   Autumn Term Spring Term Summer Term
All Key Stage 3 Streamed Groups Maths is taught through a spiral curriculum, building on prior knowledge and increasing depth on each iteration.

Topics from each area are delivered in line with student pathways.
Number topics:
  • The number system and place value
  • The four operations
  • Fractions
  • Decimals and percentages
Shape, space & measure topics:
  • Shape and pattern
  • Measure
  • Position, direction and movement
  • Money
  • Time
Statistics topics:
  • Sorting items and information
  • Collecting information
  • Recording information
Number topics:
  • The number system and place value
  • The four operations
  • Fractions
  • Decimals and percentages
Shape, space & measure topics:
  • Shape and pattern
  • Measure
  • Position, direction and movement
  • Money
  • Time
Statistics topics:
  • Sorting items and information
  • Collecting information
  • Recording information
Number topics:
  • The number system and place value
  • The four operations
  • Fractions
  • Decimals and percentages
Shape, space & measure topics:
  • Shape and pattern
  • Measure
  • Position, direction and movement
  • Money
  • Time
Statistics topics:
  • Sorting items and information
  • Collecting information
  • Recording information
KS4 Accreditation Pathways

All KS4 students are streamed in line with their individual pathways and work towards an appropriate Maths accreditation. For detailed unit plans, please refer to the relevant accreditation specification and individual accreditation trackers.

Year Accreditation & Programme
Y10

All students in KS4 are streamed in line with individual pathways. They will be working towards the following accreditation:

EL1 Award/Certificate Mathematics EL2 Award/Certificate Mathematics EL3 Award/Certificate Mathematics L1 Award/Certificate Mathematics L2 Award/Certificate Mathematics OCR GCSE Mathematics

For plans of units to be completed – please see accreditation specification and individual accreditation trackers.
Y11

All students in KS4 are streamed in line with individual pathways. They will be working towards the following accreditation:

EL1 Award/Certificate Mathematics EL2 Award/Certificate Mathematics EL3 Award/Certificate Mathematics L1 Award/Certificate Mathematics L2 Award/Certificate Mathematics OCR GCSE Mathematics

For plans of units to be completed – please see accreditation specification and individual accreditation trackers.
Curriculum Strands

The three curriculum strands are revisited across every term of the spiral programme. Topics increase in depth with each iteration, matched to each student's individual learning pathway.

Number
Number system & place value The four operations Fractions Decimals & percentages
Shape, Space & Measure
Shape and pattern Measure Position, direction & movement Money Time
Statistics
Sorting items & information Collecting information Recording information