Intent 

At St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy, we provide an inclusive mathematics curriculum that enables every child to maximise their ability and achievement. Pupils develop secure knowledge and make clear, progressive connections across the primary curriculum. Lessons promote fluency, critical thinking, reasoning and problem-solving. 

In line with the National Curriculum, pupils do not move prematurely to the next year’s programme of study. Instead, they deepen their understanding through rich, increasingly sophisticated problems that require them to apply their knowledge and reason mathematically. 

We recognise that mathematics is essential to everyday life, financial literacy, science, technology, engineering and employment. Our curriculum aims to develop confidence, enjoyment and curiosity while providing a strong foundation for understanding the world. 

We ensure that all pupils: 

• become fluent in mathematical fundamentals through varied and frequent practice;  

• develop conceptual understanding and recall and apply knowledge accurately;  

• reason mathematically using appropriate language, justification and proof; and  

• solve increasingly complex routine and non-routine problems by breaking them into manageable steps and persevering to find solutions. 

Implementation 

Our mathematics curriculum, using White Rose Maths, reflects the principles of the National Curriculum. We maintain high expectations, believing all pupils can achieve well. 

Most pupils progress through the curriculum together, with additional time, support and intervention provided where needed. Differentiation focuses on depth of understanding rather than acceleration. 

Carefully sequenced lessons and resources develop conceptual and procedural knowledge. Practice, consolidation and purposeful variation build fluency, while precise questioning and regular assessment identify misconceptions and ensure pupils keep up. 

Pupils use concrete manipulatives before exploring strategies and completing independent work. Topics are taught in units to develop mastery, with problems and investigative tasks providing greater depth. 

Impact 

Our supportive ethos helps pupils develop independence, collaboration and empathy while celebrating achievement. Through challenge, success and a growth mindset, pupils develop confidence and positive attitudes towards mathematics. 

Ongoing assessment informs teaching and timely intervention, enabling every pupil to succeed. As a result, we aim for KS2 outcomes to be in line with or above national averages, with a high proportion of pupils achieving greater depth across each phase. 

Maths Curriculum Overview