King’s College London Maths School

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Short inspection of King'

s College London Maths School Inspection dates: 16 and 17 September 2024 Outcome King's College London Maths School continues to be an outstanding provider. Information about this provider King's College London Maths School (KCLMS) is a selective 16 to 19 free school based in LambethIt was established in 2014 in partnership with King's College London to provide sixth-form education and university guidance for students with an aptitude and enthusiasm for mathematics. At the time of the inspection, there were 78 students in Year 12 and 79 students in Year 13.

All students follow a core curriculum of further maths, mathematics and physics A-level courses across two yearsAdditionally, students ...take an AS-level qualification in Year 12 in either economics or computer science. Students may also complete an extended project qualification or other optional enrichment courses that support academic learning, such as problem-solving, teamwork and extended writing. KCLMS does not work with any subcontractors.

What is it like to be a learner with this provider? From the beginning of their time at the school, students quickly get to know each other through events that staff and students organise, such as bushcraft trips and clubs. This leads to a friendly, close-knit community that students value for its inclusivityStudents feel safe at the school. They say that the school feels like a second homeStudents embrace the culture that leaders set, which they refer to as 'productive struggle'With the support of highly committed and skilled teachers and tutors, students work collaboratively in the classroom to challenge themselvesOutside lessons, groups of students and staff make excellent use of well-designed break-out spaces to discuss complex maths and physics problems with great enthusiasmStudents thoroughly enjoy this way of workingThey grow into confident, articulate scholars who are well prepared for demanding undergraduate coursesThey achieve exceptionally high grades in their A levels and university entrance tests that enable them to go on to their chosen universities.