Primary maths programme • For schools
Most primary maths programmes are built around age.Big Maths is built around learning.
Big Maths is a whole-school primary maths programme. It shows what each pupil knows, so teachers know what to teach next, with the lesson plans and resources to teach it well.
of teachers say pupils enjoy Big Maths
challenges completed by pupils
resources downloaded by teachers
lesson plans created in Big Maths Online
Platform data from Big Maths Online. Teacher satisfaction based on a survey.
Choose the Big Maths Solution that works for you
For schools
Big Maths Online
A whole-school platform for teachers and maths leaders: plan lessons, open linked teaching resources, assess learning and review progress.
Used by schools in England, Scotland and Wales, and by international schools.
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For families and tutors
Big Maths Beat That! app
A simple baseline assessment finds each child’s starting point. Our CLIC and Learn Its challenges then assess what they know, providing focused maths practice and useful insight for parents and tutors. The child does not need to use Big Maths at school.
Coming soon to iPhone and Android. Explore the app.
Inside Big Maths Online
Assess. Plan. Teach. Review.
Four connected tools support the work teachers already do, from identifying a learning gap to reviewing progress.
1 Assess
See which step needs attention.
Weekly school Beat That! challenges feed assessment and tracking. The Learning Gaps view helps you identify a specific step to revisit.
2 Plan
Add the step to your lesson plan.
Select learning steps in the Planning area and add them to your weekly plan. Keep the teaching focused on what your pupils need next.
3 Teach
Open resources linked to the step.
Find teacher guidance, lesson PowerPoints and pupil activities in the same framework. Spend your preparation on the teaching, with the supporting materials close at hand.
4 Review
Follow progress across your school.
Use pupil, class and whole-school tracking to review progress over time and share a clearer picture with colleagues.
Small steps. Secure foundations.
Begin with what the child knows.
Every step in Big Maths is small. When a child stumbles, the step chosen was too far from what they already know securely. Big Maths helps teachers find that secure foundation and choose the next step from there.
Understand the approach →Teachers decide. Big Maths supports.
The framework provides a clear sequence of learning, assessment information and resources linked to each step. You use your knowledge of the pupil to choose what to teach next.
A consistent daily structure
CLIC gives basic skills a clear place in every lesson.
Counting
Build number sense and confidence with numbers.
Learn Its
Secure recall of essential number facts.
It’s Nothing New
Connect new learning to what pupils already know.
Calculation
Develop calculation strategies in manageable steps.
In the classroom • The weekly Beat That! challenge
The bit children talk about at home.
Weekly school Beat That! challenges celebrate individual progress. Pupils focus on beating their own personal bests, with a clear sense of achievement step by step.
A personal best, full marks or a move up a level gives teachers a reason to celebrate, with personalised certificates recognising achievement.
Explore the school lesson experience →
A personal best.A target based on the pupil’s own previous school challenge.
A moment to celebrate.A certificate that recognises their achievement.
School evidence and inspection findings
See how schools use Big Maths.
Rockmount Primary School
Croydon, London. Rockmount uses Big Maths as part of its wider mathematics curriculum.
Ofsted judged every inspection category Outstanding in June 2025, with mathematics included in the deep dives.
expected standard in KS2 maths
74% nationally
higher standard in KS2 maths
27% nationally
KS2 mathematics, 2025. School results and same-year national comparisons reported in the case study.
Read the Rockmount case study →Treorchy Primary School
Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales. See how the school describes its approach to numeracy and individual progression within the Curriculum for Wales.
The case study explores its whole-school approach, daily routines and response to pupils’ progress.
Read the Treorchy case study →“…the curriculum is carefully thought out in a logical order.”
Ofsted, Rockmount Primary School inspection, 10–11 June 2025. Excerpt about the school’s curriculum.
Read the Ofsted report → · Crown copyright 2025, used under the Open Government Licence. School outcomes reflect the school’s wider work; the case studies explain how Big Maths is used.
Teachers and school leaders
What schools say.
“The support is second-to-none and they are always happy to help us. Highly recommend.”
Principal Teacher, Aberdeen, Scotland
“Big Maths has provided us with clear progression across our whole school where each step is broken down into steps that children can actually understand.”
Teacher, Durham, England
“I have found it invaluable to support consistency and rigour to ensure all learners become numerate.”
Headteacher, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Excerpts from teacher testimonials published by Big Maths.
Questions before you start
What is included for schools?
Big Maths Online connects planning, teaching resources, assessment and tracking. See school pricing and what’s included, or ask us about your school’s needs in a demo.
How do we introduce Big Maths?
Start with a demonstration of the platform and discuss your current approach. Explore implementation and support to see how your staff can get started.
Where is Big Maths used?
Big Maths is used by schools in England, Scotland and Wales, and by international schools. Discuss your curriculum and school context with us in a demonstration.
Is the Beat That! app the school platform?
Big Maths Online is the school platform. The separate Beat That! app supports children’s practice and gives families and tutors useful insight. Beat That! is also the name of our weekly school challenge. See how the app works.
See it with your own school in mind
Let us show you Big Maths Online.
Explore planning, assessment, resources and tracking in a school demo. Bring your questions and see how the platform could support your teachers and pupils.
Used by schools in England, Scotland and Wales, and by international schools.