Mathematics is an important life skill, and we aim to make all children confident and competent with maths by the time they leave Year Six. The three main areas that are covered are number, shape space and measures, and handling data.

Number includes numbers and the number system, calculations and ways of solving problems.


In shape, space and measures children learn about 2D and 3D shapes, about position and movement, and about the measurement of length, weight, capacity, area and time.


Handling data involves collecting information, organising it and presenting it in graphs, and interpreting graphs to answer questions.


Throughout all of this work the children are taught how to approach problems in a mathematical way, using their skills and knowledge to work out answers. Mathematics is taught in the daily numeracy lesson, and there is a strong emphasis on developing good oral and mental skills, including the quick recall of known facts.