Exeter Mathematics School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 12 March 2024

Students are exceptionally motivated and highly value their learning. They regularly produce work of a high standard which significantly exceeds what is expected of students at this stage in their education. Students appreciate the opportunities to work with employers and university academics, as part of studying the Exeter mathematics certificate curriculum. This enables them to considerably develop their mathematical interests by producing project work of exceptional quality. For example, students develop links to real-world applications such as statistical modelling of sports results to predict outcomes. As a result, they deepen their knowledge and secure their understanding of mathematics and learn how it relates to a wide range of careers and jobs. Students grow in confidence because they see the relevance of what they are learning. They feel part of a safe and inclusive learning environment. All students take part in useful conversations with a qualified careers adviser. They develop a comprehensive understanding of what they can do when they finish studying A levels, including progression to higher education and studying an apprenticeship at levels 6 and 7. Leaders arrange helpful mock interviews with university academics for those students who are applying to study at university. As a result, students are very well prepared for their next steps.

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