Science

Our Science curriculum aims to develop curious, knowledgeable and scientifically literate students who can understand and explain the world around them. Through the study of Biology, Chemistry and Physics, students encounter the big ideas that underpin science, including cells and life, matter and particles, forces and energy, Earth systems, inheritance and evolution, and the interactions between science and society. These ideas are revisited and connected over time, helping students build secure conceptual frameworks and make meaningful links across topics.

Our curriculum is carefully sequenced so that students first develop fundamental knowledge before applying it to increasingly complex concepts. For example, students learn about what a chemical reaction is in Year 7. They learn about simple reactions such as oxidation and key concepts such as conservation of mass and signs of a chemical reaction. This is built in Year 8 when they study neutralization and other reactions of acids, before applying to rate of reaction in Year 9. This builds a solid foundation for Chemistry GCSE content such as reversible reactions, extraction of metals and enthalpy calculations. 

Students also develop the skills needed to think and work like scientists. They learn to plan investigations, analyse data, evaluate evidence, identify bias and apply mathematical skills across all areas of science. Through scientific reasoning they learn to evaluate claims about the world around them.