Maths opens doors to high-demand careers and future opportunities, yet girls make up fewer than 40% of A level Mathematics students.
We want schools and maths departments to have the support they need to enable girls to make this progression with confidence, and to close the gender gap in maths. The AMSP Girls’ Progression Programme (GPP) will work directly with schools to increase girls’ participation in A level maths and beyond.
Why is the Girls’ Progression Programme needed?
Did you know that only 37.2% of A level Mathematics students in 2025 were female? (Source: JCQ.) This is despite the importance of maths in shaping future careers and opportunities.
Many students and parents aren’t fully aware how maths benefits individuals, society, and future careers. Studying maths opens doors to STEM careers, higher earning potential, and diverse opportunities.
The GPP is working directly with eligible schools to boost girls’ confidence, remove barriers to participation, and inspire more students to continue with maths – ultimately creating a more equitable society.
Who can benefit from the Girls’ Progression Programme?
Our evidence-informed programme is designed for eligible state-funded secondary schools.
The funding enables up to 200 schools to participate in the first year. AMSP girls’ progression experts and Local Leads across England work closely with school leaders and maths teams to embed strategies to increase girls’ progression to A level maths.
The programme is fully funded and aligns with DfE priorities, so it comes at no cost to participating schools.
What does the programme include?
Each school will join a national movement to encourage girls in maths, including:
- Tailored support from your AMSP Local Lead throughout the 2025/26 academic year.
- Research-informed sustained professional learning on girls’ progression in maths
- Membership of a national community focused on girls’ progression in maths
- An inspiring multi-school event for students, designed to raise aspirations and awareness of where maths can take you.
- Resources for teachers, students and parents, including access to inspirational role models.
By using the AMSP’s evidence-based toolkit of strategies to encourage girls’ progression, the programme helps girls see their potential and take maths further – reducing the gender gap in post-16 study of maths.
Watch the launch webinar recording from 9 December 2025 to learn more.
How and when can schools get involved?
Eligible schools will be invited to take part.
In the meantime, you can register to stay informed and visit our Encouraging girls’ participation webpage for resources and ideas. Schools that are not funded for direct local support can still access many parts of the toolkit via the same page.
Not sure if your school qualifies? Email us at [email protected] to check eligibility.