Intent

At Staunton‑On‑Wye Primary School, our intent is to provide all pupils with a high‑quality mathematics education that develops a deep, secure and long‑lasting understanding of mathematics. We follow a Maths Mastery approach, believing that all children can achieve in maths with the right support, challenge and teaching strategies.

Through the White Rose Maths scheme, we aim to ensure that children:

• Become fluent in numerical facts and procedures
• Develop confidence to reason mathematically
• Can solve problems, make connections and apply their learning in a range of contexts

We strive to foster a positive attitude and love of mathematics, equipping children with the skills they need for everyday life and future learning.

Implementation

We follow the White Rose Maths scheme, which is fully aligned with the National Curriculum and provides a clear, structured and coherent progression of mathematical learning. Maths is taught within individual year groups, benefiting from small class sizes that allow teaching to be closely tailored to pupils’ needs. Lessons are carefully sequenced so that new knowledge builds securely on prior learning, ensuring pupils develop confidence and depth of understanding before moving on to more complex concepts.

Key features of our approach include:

Maths Mastery and CPA Approach

• Lessons are taught using the Concrete–Pictorial–Abstract (CPA) approach to help pupils visualise concepts and make meaningful connections.
• Pupils progress through small, manageable steps, allowing time for depth of understanding.

Visualisers, Describers and Experimenters

• Visualisers: Pupils use concrete resources and visual representations to support understanding.
• Describers: Mathematical language is explicitly taught and encouraged through questioning, partner talk and discussion.
• Experimenters: Pupils are encouraged to explore, investigate and enjoy mathematics while developing confidence and curiosity.

Carefully Sequenced Curriculum

• Number skills are prioritised and revisited regularly, forming the foundation for other areas of maths.
• Topics such as shape and statistics are introduced once number understanding is secure, providing a broad and balanced mathematical experience throughout the year.

Inclusive Teaching and Support

• Maths is taught in whole‑class lessons, with pupils working collaboratively with a maths partner.
• Differentiation is achieved through:
  • Targeted questioning
  • Use of practical resources
  • Challenge tasks to deepen learning for rapid graspers
• Pupils needing extra support receive swift intervention, daily catch‑up sessions or pre‑teaching where appropriate.
• Ongoing assessment informs planning, alongside formative assessments three times a year using standardised tests.

High Expectations and Lesson Structure

• Lessons follow a ‘ping‑pong’ model, with short teacher inputs and opportunities for pupil practice and discussion.
• Emphasis is placed on depth over speed, ensuring all children achieve the lesson objective.

Partnership with Parents

• Staff are passionate about maths mastery and provide information sessions for parents and carers to support understanding of how maths is taught at Staunton‑On‑Wye.

Impact

As a result of our mastery‑based approach to mathematics:

• Pupils demonstrate strong mathematical fluency, reasoning and problem‑solving skills.
• Children are confident to talk about maths, explain their thinking and apply learning across the curriculum.
• Gaps in understanding are identified quickly and addressed effectively.
• Rapid graspers are challenged and stretched, while all pupils feel supported and included.
• Pupils develop positive attitudes towards maths, showing enjoyment, resilience and curiosity.

By the time children leave Staunton‑On‑Wye Primary School, they are confident, capable and enthusiastic mathematicians, well prepared for the next stage of their education.