Welcome to the Science Department
The Science department is made up of eight very experienced teachers and one technician.
We have six science laboratories one of which is designated for SEN science lessons. Practical work is a vital part of all science lessons and many topics are taught through project-based learning.
KS3
Pupils follow an Applied Science key stage 3 course. Lessons are taught through a series of projects and pupils have the opportunity to build up a portfoilo of work which they will complete at the end of key stage three. The marks for each project form a part of pupils' achievement level and link into their rank order.
Pupils are taught the following topics;
| Year 7 | Year 8 | Year 9 |
| Working Safely | Health and Disease | Science in Action |
| Cells | Rock Cycle | Metals |
| Materials | Elements, compounds and mixtures | Forces |
| Solutions | Forensics | |
| Reproduction | Heating and Cooling | |
| Solar System | Waves | |
| Energy | Plants for food | |
| Ecosystems | ||
| Electrical Circuits |
High achieving pupils are entered for an early Applied Science GCSE at the end of year 9.
GCSE
At GCSE level, we offer 4 options. Each course tailors suits to pupils ability, every pupil has the opportunity to achieve at least 2 GCSEs.
1. Triple Science: for the highest achieving pupils - gain 3 seperate GCSEs
2. Double Science: Pupils gain 2 GSCEs through a series of module exams
3. Applied GCSE Science: Pupils gain 2 GCSEs through project work - this course is mainly
based on coursework.
4. BTEC Applied Science GCSE: Equivalent to 2 GCSEs, this course follows a series of
projects.
Academically, the science department is very high achieving with results improving each year.
