Mr E Murphy (Curriculum Lead for Science)

Mr A Collins (Pastoral Lead for Year 6 & 7)

Mr A Dring (Technician)

Subject Overview

Our aim is to provide an exciting and challenging curriculum for all of our students enabling them to achieve the very best academic attainment and progress.  Our lessons aim to challenge pupils to become independent, effective learners. Pupils are regularly given complex problem solving activities which require pupils to work collectively and to communicate with each other scientifically.  Pupils regularly analyse and evaluate their work and reflect upon ways to further improve to achieve or surpass their academic targets.

Key Stage 3 Overview (Years 7-9)

• Combined Science curriculum
• 3-year Key Stage 3 Science programme covering all scientific elements; Chemistry, Physics and Biology
• 6 examinations each year
  

Key Stage 4 Overview (Years 10-11)

AQA GCSE Combined Science - Trilogy

• Course is a combined GCSE qualification leading to 2 GCSE grades.
• Pupils study 6 scientific units covering all scientific elements; Chemistry, Physics & Biology
• Linear qualification
• 6 terminal examinations. (100% overall mark)
• No coursework
  

Useful Websites

http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/    GCSE Science

http://www.s-cool.co.uk/gcse   GCSE Science

http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/subjects/zng4d2p   KS3 Science