Science
Key Stage 3
The Key Stage 3 course has been developed in-house to reflect changes in Science at all Key Stages. It is based on the Activate Science series.
Each topic is built around real-world themes and issues in order to highlight the relevance of science to our everyday lives. The scheme uses a wide range of multimedia resources and activities which allows lessons to be tailored to meet the range of learning styles and abilities of each class of students.
All classes at Key Stage 3 are taught in mixed ability form groups.
At the beginning of Year 9 students start a transition year which leads to the study of GCSE level courses.
Key Stage 4
Most students follow AQA Trilogy science route through Key Stage 4, which leads to two GCSE grades for science. It is a combined course which has Biology, Chemistry and Physics elements.
Students who particularly enjoy Science can opt for Separate Sciences (3 Science GSCEs) during the Year 9 options process. Uptake for the separate sciences has been strong since its introduction here in September 2008.
Students are set according to ability for their GCSE courses if they are sitting Higher level. Students sitting Foundation are taught in mixed ability groups.
Examinations
All examinations for Science are now at the end of each course.
Practical work is carried out throughout the course and will be tested in the written papers at the end of the course from 2018.
Extra-Curricular Activities
Science is involved in the STEM club (Key Stage 3); GCSE revision; Physics, Chemistry and Biology clubs as well as running various visits, external trips and residential courses both here and abroad.
Downloads
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| Curriculum Map Science | Download |
| Curriculum Overview | Download |
| Knowledge Grid KS3 - Year 7 | Download |
| Knowledge Grid KS3 - Year 8 | Download |
| KS3 Skills Assessment Grid | Download |
| Progress Grid Year 9 Biology (B1) | Download |
| Progress Grid Year 9 Biology (B2) | Download |
| Progress Grid Year 9 Biology (B3) | Download |
| Progress Grid Year 9 Chemistry Atomic Structure (C1.1) | Download |
| Progress Grid Year 9 Chemistry Periodic Table (C1.2) | Download |
| Progress Grid Year 9 Chemistry Structure and Bonding (C2) | Download |
| Progress Grid Year 9 Physics (P1) | Download |
| Progress Grid Year 9 Physics (P2) | Download |
| Progress Grid Year 9 Physics (P3) | Download |