In Mathematics, we strive to put understanding at the heart of everything we do, helping pupils to develop confidence in numeracy, problem solving abilities and critical thinking skills. We offer a dynamic and diverse curriculum allowing pupils to grow as mathematical thinkers. We have the largest intake into A Level of any department in the school, with approximately half a year group opting for either maths or further maths. The new A-Level course is challenging and allows pupils to extend their mathematical knowledge to a high level. There is time and opportunity in the timetable to allow pupils to work beyond and outside of the curriculum restraints and this means pupils can take time to enjoy the subject, whilst developing the necessary understandings and knowledge. There are further opportunities for pupils to extend their maths outside of the curriculum, with entry into individual maths challenges, team challenges and regular problem-solving activities. These activities provide pupils with the time to apply their mathematical knowledge in different and exciting ways, helping to improve their skills as mathematicians, but also allowing them to enjoy maths for the challenge and enjoyment it can provide. The A Level Further Mathematics course is a two-year course and runs alongside the A Level Mathematics course. Pupils studying Further Mathematics will also have to study Mathematics. The Further Mathematics course contains a large proportion of pure mathematics and also provides students with a choice of options in applied or more pure mathematics. Further Maths students will sit both Maths and Further Maths, at the end of Year 13.