St Francis Catholic Primary School

Mathematics

Intent

Mathematics is a core curriculum area at St Francis Primary school. 

The national curriculum for Mathematics aims to ensure that all pupils:

•  become fluent in the fundamentals of Mathematics, including through varied and frequent practice with increasingly complex problems over time, so that pupils develop conceptual understanding and the ability to recall and apply knowledge rapidly and accurately.
• reason mathematically by following a line of enquiry, conjecturing relationships and generalisations, and developing an argument, justification or proof using mathematical language
• can solve problems by applying their Mathematics to a variety of routine and non-routine problems with increasing sophistication, including breaking down problems into a series of simpler steps and persevering in seeking solutions.

 At St Francis, we strive to offer the best provision and teaching of Mathematics that we can for our pupils.

Our ultimate aim is that all pupils will leave St Francis as children who enjoy Mathematics. We work to provide them with a secure foundation in Mathematics that can be successfully built on in Secondary school. We also aim for our children to have:

• A positive and enthusiastic attitude towards Mathematics;
• Competence and confidence in mathematical knowledge, concepts and skills;
• An ability to see mistakes as an opportunity to learn;
• An ability to solve problems, to reason, to think logically and to work systematically and accurately;
• An ability to work both independently and in co-operation with others;
• An ability to communicate Mathematics;
• An ability to use and apply Mathematics across the curriculum and in real life;
• An ability to confidently use mathematical vocabulary;
• An ability to rapidly recall maths facts such as times tables up to 12x12, number bonds, the number of minutes in an hour etc.;
• An understanding of Mathematics through a process of enquiry and experiment.

Mathematics is a tool for everyday life. It is a whole network of concepts and relationships which provide a way of viewing and making sense of the world. It is used to analyse and communicate information and ideas and to tackle a range of practical tasks and real life problems. It also provides the materials and means for creating new imaginative worlds to explore.

At St Francis, we believe that all children can achieve in Mathematics. We believe that it is vital that the curriculum is delivered in such a way that all children are included, stimulated and encouraged to achieve their full potential.

Implementation

Our Mathematics curriculum is a core part of our teaching at St Francis Primary School, with a high priority within the timetable. As much as possible, it is taught every day. White Rose Maths is our main planning and teaching resource; learning objectives will be taken from this. However, other resources from websites such as Nrich, Third Space Learning, Classroom Secrets, Focus Education, testbase etc. are also used.

Mathematics Long Term Plan

National Curriculum Programmes of Study for Mathematics

Mathematics policy

Calculation policy

Mathematical minimum expectations from Nursery to Year 6

DfE guidance

Information for parents about the end of KS1 and KS2 assessments

Information for parents about the Year 4 Multiplication tables check

Impact

2025 Results

Key Stage 2: 94% of children achieved the expected standard. National average was 74%.

48% of children achieved the higher standard. National average was 26%.

Key Stage 1: 93% of children achieved the expected standard. National average 72%.

23% of children are working at greater depth. National average 16%.

EYFS: 77% of children achieved their ELG.

Useful links to access at home

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