At Park Road Academy, our intent is to nurture confident, curious, and resilient mathematicians. From the very beginning of their journey in Early Years, we develop strong number sense and build the foundations for deeper mathematical thinking. As children move through Key Stage 1 and beyond, the focus shifts to mastering number, ensuring all pupils have a secure and flexible understanding of mathematical concepts. We want children to see maths as an interconnected subject, with real-world relevance and cross-curricular connections. Our aim is for all learners to develop fluency, reason mathematically, and solve problems efficiently and creatively.

Our maths curriculum follows the White Rose Maths scheme, underpinned by the Mastery approach and the Concrete, Pictorial, Abstract (CPA) model. This progression enables children to move from hands-on exploration to deep conceptual understanding and abstract application. Lessons are carefully sequenced to build knowledge cumulatively, ensuring that each step prepares the way for the next.

               concrete                                                       pictorial                                                 abstract          

In EYFS and Key Stage 1, Mastering Number is embedded through regular, focused sessions that strengthen fluency and number bonds. Across all key stages, teachers enhance White Rose planning with high-quality resources from NCETM and Nrich, providing rich opportunities for reasoning and problem-solving.

Maths is taught daily, with additional fluency and retrieval sessions to consolidate learning. Children apply their mathematical knowledge across the wider curriculum in subjects such as Science, History, Art, and Computing, reinforcing its relevance and interconnected nature.

We also engage with the North West Maths Hub Mastery Programme, working collaboratively with other schools to reflect on practice, share expertise, and continuously enhance the quality of our maths provision.

Our children develop a deep, secure, and adaptable understanding of mathematics. They become confident in using mathematical language, representing ideas in multiple ways, and justifying their reasoning. Pupils achieve well in statutory assessments and demonstrate positive attitudes towards maths.

Through our mastery approach, children are not only fluent in calculation but can also reason and problem-solve with increasing independence and sophistication. They leave Park Road equipped with the mathematical confidence and competence needed for the next stage of their education and beyond.