Science
Department Overview
In Key Stage Three, all students follow a bespoke course of study based around the requirements of the National Curriculum.
In Year 10 and 11, students either follow AQA Combined Science, which leads to two GCSE grades 1-9 or AQA Separate Science which leads to 3 GCSEs in Biology, Chemistry and Physics. Students have the option to choose which pathway they follow.
This is an exciting time for GCSE Science students as some of the most interesting subjects at A Level have been brought down into the GCSE courses to give students wishing to study A level Science a great foundation. A
ll Key Stage 4 students are given Personalised Learning Checklists to support them in their revision.
For those students in Year 11 there are PPEs, revision sessions and Walking, Talking Mocks throughout the year to support and motivate Year 11 to achieve their personal best.
Curriculum Coverage at KS4:
Qualification Accreditation Number: 601/8758/X). Alternatively, students may choose to follow the Separate Science choice and study GCSE Chemistry (Qualification Accreditation Number: 601/8757/8), GCSE Biology (Qualification Accreditation Number: 601/8752/9) and GCSE Physics (Qualification Accreditation Number: 601/8751/7).
