Science Department
We look to ensure that our students experience a good balance of subject knowledge and understanding of the skills required for scientific enquiry. Students engage in practical work which also includes the use of ICT and data loggers, working both as an individual and as part of a team. Students have opportunities to analyse, discuss and evaluate science whilst understanding the role of science in the modern world.
The subject is taught to ensure students learn about the skills and knowledge that will be of use in higher education and as members of a global society. They learn about the power and limitations of scientific ideas and will learn to make informed judgements about those issues that can be emotive.
Students are set across the year groups according to attainment.
Key Stage 3 Curriculum information
Students study all three disciplines, chemistry, biology and physics under the broader term Science. The content allows students to bridge studies between Key Stage 2 and secondary school with a focus on development of practical techniques in a scientific laboratory. Students enjoy learning in a hands on environment and are able to link the work they do to current trends in science and technology.
Key Stage 4 Curriculum information
All students start the GCSE content in Year 9 to allow 3 years to cover the content in depth and ensure a fuller understanding of the concepts. During Year 9 students are able to decide if they would like to opt to study the separate sciences in Year 10 and 11.
Edexcel Combined Science covers areas of Biology, Chemistry and Physics with students being awarded two grades at the end of their studies.
Edexcel Biology, Chemistry and Physics are available at the start of Year 10. Students who study separate sciences must study all three subjects.
All students are taught the three disciplines from subject specialists.
Students are encouraged to think beyond their education at 16 and are actively encouraged to study sciences post 16. Science qualifications are facilitating subjects for entrance to university, even for those considering the arts as they show a student is able to demonstrate skills vital for success.
Careers in Science
Medicine, Dentistry, Veterinary Science, Nursing, Engineering, Pharmaceutical Industry, Confectionary / Beverage Development, Satellite Development, Space Exploration, Colour technologist, Clinical Research, Psychology, Textile technologist, Oceanographer, water quality scientist, Metallurgist, Immunology, Forensic Science, Nanotechnologist, Scientific Journalist, Toxicologist, Material Scientist.
The subject is taught to ensure students learn about the skills and knowledge that will be of use in higher education and as members of a global society. They learn about the power and limitations of scientific ideas and will learn to make informed judgements about those issues that can be emotive.
Students are set across the year groups according to attainment.
Key Stage 3 Curriculum information
Students study all three disciplines, chemistry, biology and physics under the broader term Science. The content allows students to bridge studies between Key Stage 2 and secondary school with a focus on development of practical techniques in a scientific laboratory. Students enjoy learning in a hands on environment and are able to link the work they do to current trends in science and technology.
Key Stage 4 Curriculum information
All students start the GCSE content in Year 9 to allow 3 years to cover the content in depth and ensure a fuller understanding of the concepts. During Year 9 students are able to decide if they would like to opt to study the separate sciences in Year 10 and 11.
Edexcel Combined Science covers areas of Biology, Chemistry and Physics with students being awarded two grades at the end of their studies.
Edexcel Biology, Chemistry and Physics are available at the start of Year 10. Students who study separate sciences must study all three subjects.
All students are taught the three disciplines from subject specialists.
Students are encouraged to think beyond their education at 16 and are actively encouraged to study sciences post 16. Science qualifications are facilitating subjects for entrance to university, even for those considering the arts as they show a student is able to demonstrate skills vital for success.
Careers in Science
Medicine, Dentistry, Veterinary Science, Nursing, Engineering, Pharmaceutical Industry, Confectionary / Beverage Development, Satellite Development, Space Exploration, Colour technologist, Clinical Research, Psychology, Textile technologist, Oceanographer, water quality scientist, Metallurgist, Immunology, Forensic Science, Nanotechnologist, Scientific Journalist, Toxicologist, Material Scientist.
