A Genuine Love of Mathematical Thinking 27th February 2026 Academic At Copthorne Prep, our ambitious approach to mathematics is alive in every classroom, where high academic expectations meet a genuine love of thinking. Through thoughtful planning, our teachers create lessons that spark curiosity and push pupils to explore, reason and persevere. This spirit is perfectly captured by Rishik in Year 5—one of our top mathematicians—who was recently pictured engrossed in Murderous Maths: Algebra, the Phantom. He recommends it because it “gets his brain ticking” and makes him want to dive deeper into algebra. That excitement for challenge is exactly what we nurture: a growth mindset for all, where every child is encouraged to exceed expectations, tackle rich problems and develop the joyful resilience that great mathematicians share. At Copthorne Prep, maths isn’t about getting answers—it’s about thinking.