Maths

1 Corinthians 14:33 
“For God is not a God of disorder but of peace.”

The mathematics curriculum at St. Aidan’s links to our whole school curriculum intent statement. At St. Aidan’s, we believe mathematics is more than numbers—it’s a language for understanding the world and unlocking its possibilities.

Our curriculum empowers students to think deeply, question confidently, and approach challenges with clarity and purpose. Rooted in a series of carefully designed “small steps,” each lesson builds on the last, helping students grow secure in their knowledge and fluent in their skills. This steady, structured approach ensures lasting understanding and lays a strong foundation for every future path—academic, professional, and personal. Mathematics at St. Aidan’s reveals patterns, solves problems, and inspires curiosity about the world around us and the universe beyond. It nurtures logical thinking, resilience, and precision—skills that serve our students far beyond the classroom. We encourage every learner to see themselves as a mathematician, capable of tackling complexity and making sense of uncertainty. Through rich learning experiences and a culture of high aspiration, we prepare students to thrive in further study, the workplace, and life. Guided by our Christian ethos and the vision of “life in all its fullness,” our maths curriculum helps shape confident, thoughtful individuals ready to lead, create, and contribute in a world that needs their insight. 

Careers within Mathematics 

Data analyst, statistician, actuary, financial analyst, accountant, investment analyst, banker, risk analyst, economist, software developer, computer programmer, operations researcher, cryptographer, quantity surveyor, civil engineer, mechanical engineer, electrical engineer, aerospace engineer, data scientist, artificial intelligence specialist, game developer, insurance underwriter, meteorologist, academic researcher, university lecturer, forensic analyst, market researcher, logistics planner, robotics engineer, mathematician, mathematics teacher. 

Sustainability within Mathematics 

The Mathematics curriculum promotes sustainability by developing critical thinking, precision, and problem-solving skills that support responsible decision-making. Students learn to apply logical reasoning and structured approaches to complex challenges, building a mindset that values efficiency, resourcefulness, and long-term thinking—key principles for creating a more sustainable future.