It is the Science Department’s aim to equip our students with the scientific skills necessary to understand and adapt to the ever accelerating, changing world. We aim to provide students with an understanding of Science that will prepare them for future study. We encourage curiosity and an enquiring mind, ensuring that our students question statements and make decisions based on evidence.

Key Stage 3

In Year 7, 8 and 9 we study a balanced range of topics designed to stimulate our students to think in scientific ways and provide them with both a deep and wide knowledge of science.

Science (GCSE) - Choices at Key Stage 4

You can choose between two different study routes in Years 10 and 11 :

1). Combined Science (Edexcel Double Award - 2 GCSEs)

This course will lead to the award of a Combined Science GCSE, which is worth two GCSEs.

Future study
GCSE Combined Science is the minimum qualification required for the study of A levels in Biology, Chemistry and Physics.

2.) Triple Science – GCSE Biology, Chemistry & Physics (Edexcel 3 separate GCSEs)

This course follows a similar pattern to the Double Award although you will use up one more option choice. You will study each individual science as a separate subject. This will lead you to a full GCSE qualification in each of Chemistry, Biology and Physics. Studying Triple Science allows you the opportunity to study a broader range of Science topics and in greater depth. Students will also develop a greater range of practical skills by engaging in an increased number of practical investigations.

Spiritual, Moral, Social and Cultural Opportunities

• Debates: Debates – Examples include Human Impact on the Environment, Social Impact of Drugs and Alcohol, Disposing of Nuclear Waste, the Ethical Issues of Cloning, Organ Transplants, Animal Testing etc.
• Trips: Various field trips including Bristol Zoo, @Bristol, & even Iceland!
• Events: National Science Week , STEM Activities, Science Lectures.