Mathematics
Mathematics is a discipline that is fundamental to the study of many other subjects. The techniques learnt here are used directly by scientists, geographers, ecologists, psychologists and many others. The habit of logical thinking is directly transferable from mathematics to many other disciplines. In the workplace mathematicians are much in demand because of their training in reasoning, logical thought, method and order.
In years 7-9 the students all follow the same basic curriculum of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, trigonometry and statistics, although the more able students are stretched with more complex examples. From year 10 onwards the students are placed into sets in mathematics. All students study GCSE higher level mathematics.
The majority take a single A level or AS level mathematics, but a significant minority undertake A levels in mathematics and further mathematics alongside their other two A level subjects. A number of students go on to University each year to pursue degrees which are directly related to mathematics.