Guidance

How to open a maths school

Expression of interest form and assessment criteria for groups interested in opening a maths school.

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Applies to England

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Run by some of the UK’s most selective mathematics universities, maths schools are specialist schools for the most mathematically able 16- to 19-year-olds.

The schools help to prepare students for success in mathematics-related disciplines at top universities, and then to pursue mathematically intensive careers.

The guidance provides information on how to submit an expression of interest, and how to develop a business case for your school. Use the attached form to express an interest in setting up a maths school.

If you have any questions, or need to access the form in an alternative format, email the maths schools team.

Maths schools team

More information on opening a free school is available.

Published 26 March 2018
Last updated 16 July 2021 + show all updates
  1. Updated the guidance on how to apply to set up a maths school for 16 to 19 year olds.

  2. Added updated document 'How to apply to set up a maths school for 16- to 19-year-olds'.

  3. Updated with new UCAS tariff points criteria.

  4. First published.