Subject Overview

Our Science curriculum comprises an equal mixture of Biology, Chemistry, and Physics topics and aims to enable all pupils to develop a wide range of skills through a variety of learning experiences. 

The curriculum is designed not only to convey an inspirational body of knowledge that will inform pupil’s understanding of the world but also to develop their enthusiasm and natural curiosity about how and why things happen as they do, and to equip them with the confidence to make decisions about lifestyle choices in the face of significant and ongoing technological, medical, and environmental change. 

Assessment Information - KS3

Each unit ends with a 20-question multiple-choice quiz and homework assignments, set on Seneca, also assess pupil progress. Once each term, pupils will complete a written checkpoint task, and at a different point in each term pupils will sit a test featuring exam-style questions. 

Assessment Information - KS4

Once each term, pupils will complete a short checkpoint task based on GCSE exam questions, and at a different point in each term pupils will sit a test consisting of real GCSE exam questions. In Year 10, the final test in the Summer is a full GCSE mock exam; in Year 11 the second test, which takes place in January, is a full GCSE mock exam. Homework assignments, set on Seneca, also assess pupil progress. 

In the Summer exam series at the end of Year 11, Combined Science pupils sit a total of 6 exams of 1 hour and 10 minutes each, whereas Separate Science pupils sit a total of 6 exams of 1 hour and 45 minutes each. 

"All the Science teachers are passionate about teaching their subject."

"I have good relationships with my Science teachers, and I feel I can approach them for help if I need to."