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From puzzle clubs to maths Olympiads — discover maths enrichment, competitions, and clubs for young people across the UK.

Your Maths Journey

UKMT, Further Mathematics Support Programme, and Maths Circles provide pathways from recreational maths to university and research careers.

5-8

Number Play

Ages 5-8

Maths games, counting challenges, puzzles, and Numbots/Times Table Rockstars digital games.

Wise Owl Education – Maths & English Tuition

Wise Owl Education

maths

Shea Lowe Education - 11+ Maths and English Booster

Shea Lowe Education

maths

Shea Lowe Education - 11+ Maths and English Booster

Shea Lowe Education

maths
8-11

Primary Maths

Ages 8-11

UKMT Primary Mathematics Challenge, maths clubs, and first competitions.

Maths Circles at St Andrews

Maths Circles at St Andrews

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Wise Owl Education – Maths & English Tuition

Wise Owl Education

maths

Shea Lowe Education - 11+ Maths and English Booster

Shea Lowe Education

maths
11-14

Junior Olympiad

Ages 11-14

UKMT Junior Mathematical Challenge, Maths Circles, and enrichment clubs.

Maths Circles at St Andrews

Maths Circles at St Andrews

maths

Wise Owl Education – Maths & English Tuition

Wise Owl Education

maths

Shea Lowe Education - 11+ Maths and English Booster

Shea Lowe Education

maths
14-16

Intermediate Level

Ages 14-16

UKMT Intermediate Challenge and Olympiad, Further Maths tasters, and team challenges.

Maths Circles at St Andrews

Maths Circles at St Andrews

maths

Wise Owl Education – Maths & English Tuition

Wise Owl Education

maths

TechFest Mathematics Masterclasses

TechFest Mathematics Masterclasses

maths
16-18

Senior Olympiad

Ages 16-18

UKMT Senior Challenge, British Mathematical Olympiad, and IMO UK team selection.

Maths Circles at St Andrews

Maths Circles at St Andrews

maths

Wise Owl Education – Maths & English Tuition

Wise Owl Education

maths

BYITC Abacus Maths, English & Coding – Nottingham

BYITC Abacus Maths, English & Coding

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Where Maths Can Take You

The skills developed transfer to many careers in and around the field.

Mathematician

Research in pure or applied mathematics

£37.5kmedian salary

Range: £27.3k - £48.7k

Source: ONS ASHE 2024

Key Skills

Abstract thinkingProblem-solvingProof writingResearch

Typical Route

Maths degree → PhD → Research position → Professor

Actuary

Analysing financial risk using mathematics

Key Skills

StatisticsProgrammingBusiness knowledgeCommunication

Typical Route

Maths degree → Actuarial exams → Qualified actuary → Partner

Maths Teacher

Teaching mathematics in schools

£40.9kmedian salary

Range: £30.4k - £49k

Source: ONS ASHE 2024

Key Skills

Maths knowledgeExplanation skillsPatienceProblem-solving

Typical Route

Maths degree → PGCE → NQT → Head of Maths

Quantitative Analyst

Developing mathematical models for finance

Key Skills

Advanced mathsProgrammingStatisticsFinancial knowledge

Typical Route

Maths/Physics degree → PhD → Quant → Senior quant

Salary data from Office for National Statistics, Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) 2024

Maths Heroes

These stars started at local clubs just like yours. Their journeys show what's possible.

Andrew Wiles

Maths

Proved Fermat's Last Theorem after 350 years unsolved

Started atAge 10
FromCambridge

“I found a copy of Fermat's Last Theorem in my school library aged 10. I vowed to solve it one day.”

Hannah Fry

Maths

UCL mathematician, BBC presenter, bestselling author

Started atAge 8
FromLondon

“Maths is everywhere — it describes everything from epidemics to love. Every child should experience its beauty.”

Marcus du Sautoy OBE

Maths

Oxford Simonyi Professor for Public Understanding of Science

Started atAge 12
FromLondon

“A teacher showed me the beauty of prime numbers at 12. One good teacher can change a life.”

Shakuntala Devi

Maths

"Human Computer" — multiplied 13-digit numbers in 28 seconds

Started atAge 5
FromBangalore, India

“Without mathematics, there is nothing you can do. Everything around you is mathematics.”

Featured Maths Providers

These organisations offer structured programmes for young people across the UK.

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North Yorkshire Council

3635 programmes

North Yorkshire Council's adult learning service spans one of England's largest rural counties, delivering education from market towns like Skipton and Northallerton to garrison communities in Catterick and coastal Scarborough. This geographical reach makes them specialists in flexible delivery — online, blended, and community-based learning that works around rural life. Their ESOL provision is particularly notable, supporting the diverse communities around military bases and agricultural areas where migrant workers settle. Alongside language skills, they've developed strong early years qualifications that feed into local childcare settings, plus dementia care training reflecting Yorkshire's ageing rural population. For young people aged 16-21 considering alternatives to traditional college, North Yorkshire's community learning offers accessible entry points into care, education, and employability pathways without requiring relocation to distant urban campuses.

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Sample Programmes

Multiply ? Maths Multiply

📍 Selby

Ages 16–?

Multiply ? Managing Your Money (Multiply)

📍 England

Ages 16–?

Multiply ? Managing Your Money (Multiply)

📍 England

Ages 16–?

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New City College

3509 programmes

New City College is East London's educational powerhouse, formed from the merger of several historic institutions including Tower Hamlets College and Hackney Community College. With campuses stretching from Shoreditch to Hornchurch, they serve one of the most diverse student populations in the UK. What sets New City apart is their dual focus: high-level professional training (personal training diplomas, childcare qualifications) alongside intensive ESOL provision for the many first-generation immigrants in their catchment. Their campus locations put students within reach of London's job markets in fitness, hospitality, and early years. The college has invested heavily in modern facilities, including industry-standard fitness training suites and early years simulation rooms. For young people in East London seeking vocational routes into employment, New City offers genuine career launchpads rather than just qualifications.

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Sample Programmes

14-16 Maths FS Entry 3

📍 TOWER HAMLETS

Ages 16–?

14-16 Maths FS Entry 3

📍 TOWER HAMLETS

Ages 16–?

14-16 Maths FS Entry 3

📍 TOWER HAMLETS

Ages 16–?

ClubHub UK

ClubHub UK

2625 programmes

ClubHub UK is a directory of children's activities, classes and clubs across the UK. Founded in 2016, it helps millions of parents discover trusted activities for their children.

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Sample Programmes

Awesome Maths Tutoring – Kassoom – London

📍 WC2H9JQ

Ages 4–16

Awesome Maths Tutoring – Kassoom – Birmingham

📍 WC2H9JQ

Ages 4–16

Awesome Maths Tutoring – Kassoom – Manchester

📍 WC2H9JQ

Ages 4–16

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