KS4 Specification - Edexcel
The Mathematics Department consists of nine skilled teachers who all share a love of Mathematics and strive to instil their passion for the subject into the students, giving them the skills they need to succeed in the wider world.
The department is equipped with some of the latest technology. All classrooms make use of interactive displays to make learning come to life and software such as Autograph is used to help mathematical concepts and relate them to real life. In addition to academic study, we provide additional enrichment and support opportunities for our students.
These include:
- Puzzle Club
- UKMT Junior, Intermediate and Senior challenges
- UKMT Team Challenge
- Maths Support - twice weekly drop-in sessions
Students study Mathematics for four lessons per week at Key Stage 3, studying:
- Number
- Algebra
- Ratio and Proportion
- Geometry and Measures
- Probability
- Statistics
These lay the foundations for GCSE studies and beyond.
At GCSE, students follow a two-year, linear course where 99% of students achieved grades 9-4 and 63% achieved grades 9-7. Our highest achievers are also given the opportunity to complete a GCSE Further Mathematics qualification
A-level students study a new syllabus which covers Pure Mathematics, Statistics and Mechanics. Again, our most able students can study additional content in order to achieve A-level Further Mathematics and students achieve highly with 74% of Mathematics students obtaining a grade A*-B and 88% of Further Mathematics students achieving the same.
examination results
of GCSE students achieved grades 9-7
of GCSE students achieved grades 9-6
of GCSE students achieved grades 9-4
What we’ve been up to…
Happier January - Day 21: Try out something new to get out of your comfort zone. #HappierJanuary #Wellbeing https://t.co/kiMy1wZjEx
Happier January - Day 20: Go to bed in good time and allow yourself to recharge. #HappierJanuary #Wellbeing https://t.co/iSsA6vKjAE
Happier January - Day 19: Focus on what's good, even if today feels tough. #HappierJanuary #Wellbeing https://t.co/Z3zyuaFwVM
Happier January - Day 18: Get in touch with an old friend. #HappierJanuary #Wellbeing https://t.co/yHPr0xJOiO
Happier January - Day 17: Be gentle with yourself when you make mistakes. #HappierJanuary #Wellbeing https://t.co/7FbsQI5qWQ
Happier January - Day 16: Contribute positively to your local community. #HappierJanuary #Wellbeing https://t.co/JeBu4NlHux
Happier January - Day 15: Go outside and notice beautiful things.. #HappierJanuary #Wellbeing https://t.co/VgB6cd0jMU
Happier January - Day 14: Try a new food today. #HappierJanuary #Wellbeing https://t.co/BI3AjHlSsM
Happier January - Day 13: Try a new food today. #HappierJanuary #Wellbeing https://t.co/bV8oImzLRl
Happier January - Day 13: Take a different route today and see what you notice. #HappierJanuary #Wellbeing https://t.co/cviqWSu8Mw
Our #WKGS Enrichment group out this afternoon on their Wednesday afternoon run. 1 mile warm up followed by chain run/sprint session on Hoylake Beach and a warm down run back to school https://t.co/53shw93zIE
Happier January - Day 12: Connect with someone near you - share a smile or chat. #HappierJanuary #Wellbeing https://t.co/9SW2sKrRKp
Happier January - Day 11: Switch off all your tech an hour before bedtime. #HappierJanuary #Wellbeing https://t.co/MKXqDoN7cH
EVENT POSTPONED Our #WKGS Careers Convention and talk/tour of the school for prospective Sixth Form students due to take place on Wed 12th Jan has been postponed. The evening will be re-arranged for a future date. Further details will follow in due course. https://t.co/HzNCSqxCJO
Happier January - Day 10: Thank someone you are grateful to and tell them why. #HappierJanuary #Wellbeing https://t.co/3A7C1MDBMU