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…
Congratulations to Rebekah who achieved a distinction in the recent maths challenge #UKMT #Olympiadforgirls @WestKirbyGS #WKGSY11 https://t.co/ulCuRu2Dym
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It’s been #AntiBullyingWeek in school this week. Everyone has worked in their form on understanding that #ChangeStartsWithUs and reviewing the school Anti-bullying Policy. This was sent to parents too alongside the weekly newsletter yesterday. #ChooseToBeYou @WestKirbyGS
A massive thank you goes out to all WKGS students who took part in today’s non-uniform day in aid of @bbccin #ChildrenInNeed2019 #ThankYou #WellDone 👏👏👏
A massive thank you goes out to all WKGS students who took part in today’s non-uniform day in aid of @BBCCiN #ChildrenInNeed2019 #ThankYou #WellDone 👏👏👏 https://t.co/LN5FuOEcaO
Gabriella: @WestKirbyGS is great for 6th Form because our teachers offer so much support with everything.From subjects to @ucas_online applications & there are amazing opportunities with trips, clubs & roles in the school community #WKGSTwitterTakeover #ChooseWKGS #ChooseToBeYou https://t.co/TCnkpYMTVD
Michael: The reasons for joining @WKGS_6thForm are plentiful. The outstanding teaching, the extracurricular opportunities & the determined yet caring atmosphere are just a few things that drew me to @WestKirbyGS. (1/2) https://t.co/cPt2kQGvBN
Only FIVE days until our Sixth Form Open Evening. Let us give you 5⃣ reasons why you should #ChooseWKGS for Sixth Form. Click on the link below to find out more ⬇️⬇️⬇️ wkgs.org/school-life/wh… Wed 20th Nov 🗓️ 6pm-8pm⌚️ @WestKirbyGS #ChooseWKGS6thForm #ChooseToBeYou #WKGS6thForm https://t.co/o8veDNRRk2
Only FIVE days until our @WKGS_6thForm Open Evening.... Let us give you 5⃣ reasons why you should #ChooseWKGS for Sixth Form. Click on the link below to find out more ⬇️ wkgs.org/school-life/wh… Wednesday 20th November 🗓️ 6pm-8pm⌚️ #ChooseWKGS6thForm #ChooseToBeYou #WKGS6thForm https://t.co/zDjlyTiffM
Well done to 7K who gave a whole year group assembly on @BBCCiN Thanks for making #WKGSY7 more aware of how to fundraise & where the money goes. @WestKirbyGS #ChildrenInNeed2019 https://t.co/hRUqt1dVcY
Congratulation to Keira, Jakub, Anna and Rebekah for coming third in #UKMT Senior Team Maths Challenge in Liverpool this afternoon 👏 @WestkirbyGS #WKGSY11, #WKGSY12, #WKGSY13
Gabriella: Today in English Lit, we completed the Merchant's Tale. Our course allows us to read a range of texts from this 14th Century poem to our modern day coursework! 📔@WKGS_English #ALevelEnglish #MerchantsTale #WKGSTwitterTakeover #ChooseWKGS6thForm @WestKirbyGS
Gabriella: In #Biology we are learning about the detailed process of respiration & photosynthesis. To help develop our understanding we have completed practical investigations such as respiration in yeast. @WKGS_Science #ALevelBiology #WKGSTwitterTakeover #ChooseWKGS @WestKirbyGS https://t.co/qMpT8og9CB