Mathematics
Which schools in England make Mathematics a big part of the curriculum, and where results are strongest. Entries and grades from the 2025 performance tables.
Mathematics GCSE was taken in 4,410 schools in England in 2025, with 619,319 entries — about 88% of the Year 11 cohort.
Nationally 22% of entries achieved grade 7 or above. The tables below show the schools where the largest share of pupils take the subject, and where grades are highest (schools with at least 20 entries).
At William Ellis School (Camden) 100% of the year group took Mathematics.
At A level, Mathematics was offered in 2,536 schools and colleges, with 93,746 entries — roughly 31% of A level students.
GCSE: schools with the highest share of grades 7–9
Schools with at least 20 entries. England: 22% of entries graded 7–9. High grades often reflect who is admitted (selective and independent schools) as much as teaching.
A level: schools and colleges where the largest share of students take Mathematics
Entries as a share of A level students (at least 30 A level students and 10 entries). England: 31% of A level students.