Science

We treat Science as more than a subject – it's a way of using knowledge to think imaginatively about the world around us.

Our curriculum is built to ignite curiosity, nurture critical thinking, and empower students to explore the world through the lens of Biology, Chemistry, and Physics. We believe that every student is a prospective scientist, and our curriculum is designed to help them discover, question, and innovate.

Our teaching is rooted in a rigorous and broad education that prepares students for success in GCSEs and beyond.

Through hands-on experiments, real-world applications, and a strong emphasis on scientific literacy, your son will grow into a confident learner who is ready to tackle the challenges of the future.

"Imagination is more important than knowledge. Knowledge is limited. Imagination encircles the world." Albert Einstein 

Year 7 - curiosity unleashed: exploring the science in everyday life

In Year 7, students begin their scientific journey with a rich and varied curriculum that builds foundational knowledge and skills across all three Sciences:

Biology

• Cells and organisation: understanding plant and animal cells, specialised cells, and how organs work together.
• Movement and the skeleton: exploring muscles, joints, and biomechanics.
• Reproduction: human and plant reproduction, including fertilisation and pollination.

Chemistry

• Particles and states of matter: introducing the particle model and changes of state.
• Separating mixtures: techniques like filtration, evaporation, and chromatography.
• Acids and alkalis: investigating ph, neutralisation, and indicators.

Physics

• Forces and motion: speed, gravity, and pressure.
• Light and sound: reflection, refraction, colour, and wave properties.
• Electricity: circuits, current, voltage, and resistance.

Throughout the year, students also develop key scientific enquiry skills, including planning investigations, analysing data, and evaluating evidence.

Your son won’t just ‘learn’ Science – they will actively ‘do’ Science. Through our spectacular ‘STEM club’ they will code, build, experiment, and explore ideas that potentially build on their science capital. From designing eco-friendly inventions to cracking codes and launching mini rockets, they will have a chance to go beyond the classroom and into the future.

"Science is a way of thinking much more than it is a body of knowledge." Carl Sagan

Years 8-11 – deepening understanding

As students progress, they deepen their understanding and tackle more complex scientific ideas:

Year 8

• Ecology and interdependence
• The periodic table and reactivity
• Energy transfers and efficiency
• Photosynthesis and respiration

Year 9

A transition year blending Key Stage 3 consolidation with the start of GCSE content, including:

• Atomic structure
• Cell biology
• Energy and electricity

Years 10-11 (GCSE Combined Science)

Students follow the AQA Combined Science: Trilogy pathway, covering:

• Biology: organisation, bioenergetics, infection and response, homeostasis, inheritance, and ecology.
• Chemistry: atomic structure, bonding, chemical changes, energy changes, rates of reaction, and the atmosphere.
• Physics: energy, electricity, particle model, forces, waves, and magnetism.

Practical science is at the heart of our teaching, with students completing a series of required practicals that build confidence and prepare them as optimally rounded Scientist.

"The important thing is to never stop questioning." Albert Einstein