Ofsted has praised the improved performance of pupils in mathematics, but has warned that not enough is being done to help those who fall behind early in their schooling.
A report from the inspectorate focused on evidence gathered during visits to 320 schools, including 160 primaries – of which 57 per cent were judged good or outstanding for their mathematics provision.
However, Mathematics: Made to measure highlights the 10 per cent of pupils who “have a poor start or fall behind early in their mathematics" and who “never catch up".
The report states: “The 10 per cent who do not reach the expected standard at age 7 doubles to 20 per cent by age 11, and nearly doubles again by 16."
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