Mathematics

Mathematics at Hilltop Primary Academy

At Hilltop Primary Academy, we are committed to providing a high-quality mathematics education that builds confidence, curiosity and resilience. We believe mathematics is a vital life skill and ensure that all pupils develop secure understanding and a positive attitude towards the subject.

Our Intent

Our mathematics curriculum is designed to foster a love of maths from an early age and to develop competent, fluent mathematicians who can apply their skills in a range of contexts. It is fully aligned with the National Curriculum for Mathematics and carefully sequenced to ensure clear progression in knowledge and skills.

We follow a mastery approach, prioritising fluency, reasoning and problem solving. Inclusion is central to our provision; we adapt learning to meet pupils at an appropriate level of understanding so that all can succeed and be challenged. Our aim is for every child to leave Hilltop Primary Academy fully prepared for the demands of secondary education.

Implementation

We deliver our curriculum through the White Rose Education scheme, ensuring progression and challenge across single and mixed-age classes. Teaching is responsive and informed by ongoing formative and summative assessment. Through adaptive teaching strategies, staff adjust tasks, questioning, scaffolding and support to meet the needs of all learners. For example, where appropriate, barriers such as unnecessary reading are reduced so that mathematical understanding remains the focus, while pupils working at greater depth are provided with additional challenge.

Lessons follow a consistent structure of revisit, teach, practise and apply, with a strong emphasis on the concrete, pictorial and abstract approach to secure deep conceptual understanding. Fluency is strengthened through regular practice and the use of Times Tables Rock Stars and NumBots. Cross-curricular links, including learning through Purple Mash, further enrich pupils’ experiences.

Mathematics is closely monitored through assessment analysis, pupil voice, book scrutiny and lesson observation, and celebrated through events such as NSPCC Number Day, Rockstars Day and trust-wide competitions.

Impact

Impact is measured termly through NFER assessments in Years 1–6 alongside ongoing teacher assessment, enabling us to track progress and address gaps promptly. Evidence is gathered through pupil voice, work scrutiny and lesson observations, supported by programme of study data analysis.

EYFS outcomes are monitored against the seven areas of learning and development, and statutory assessments at the end of Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 provide national benchmarks. Trust quality assurance and moderation processes ensure accuracy of assessment and continuous improvement in mathematics provision.

Parent overview of mathematics across the year:

Detailed progression of knowledge and skills:

A breakdown of how we teach calculation:

National curriculum for maths: