Science
The aim in Science is to ensure that all students have the opportunity to engage with new ideas and concepts through exploring what interests them and understanding the natural phenomenon. Core to our approach is the idea that students should be able to learn through practical experiences, investigation and building on knowledge. Topics are themed to encourage students to think about how Science influences the world around them and how it will shape their lives and futures, in addition to how they can make a difference to world through science.
Science has a large range of equipment and resources to help enrich lessons from Year 7 to Year 11. We have 5 fully equipped laboratories, 4 teaching rooms and a science technician ensuring that students are supported in lessons to achieve excellence. We currently offer AQA GCSE Combined Science (Trilogy) and AQA GCSE Triple Science.

Course Delivered
Term by Term Subject Content
Year 7 Units |
Biology
Chemistry
- Particle model
- Atoms, elements and compounds
- Separating mixture
- Earth, rocks and the atmosphere
Physics
- Energy and efficiency
- Heating and cooling
- Matter
- Electricity in the home
- Light and sound wave
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Year 8 Units |
Biology
Chemistry
- Atoms, elements and compounds
- Earth, rocks and the atmosphere
- Mendeleev and the periodic table
- Reactivity series, reactions and equations
Physics
- Heating and cooling
- Work done, moments, simple machines, springs
- Pressure
- Magnets and Electromagnets
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Year 9 Units |
Biology
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Evolution and Adaptations
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Microorganisms
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Populations, competition and adaptations
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The microscope and cells
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Feeding relationships and cycles in nature
Chemistry
- Materials
- Atoms, elements, compounds and mixtures
- Our atmosphere
- The Earth’s resources
Physics
- Gravity, earth, solar system
- Energy stores and resources
- Describing motion
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Year 10 Units |
Biology
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Populations, competition and adaptations
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Feeding relationships and cycles in nature
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Non-communicable diseases
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The digestive system
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Transport systems in animals and plants
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Communicable diseases and immunity
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Photosynthesis and transpiration
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Biomass and food production
Chemistry
- Our atmosphere
- The periodic table
- Hydrocarbons
- Rates of reactions
- Relative mass and moles
- Ionic, covalent and metallic bonding
- Materials and nanoparticles
Physics
- Matter and density
- Forces as vectors
- The atom and radiation
- Energy and particles
- Newton’s Laws and momentum
- Pressure
- Light and lenses
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Year 11 Units |
Biology
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Populations, competition and adaptations
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Feeding relationships and cycles in nature
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Transport systems in animals and plants
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Photosynthesis and transpiration
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The digestive system
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Respiration
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Homeostasis and hormones
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Human impact on the environment
Chemistry
- Our atmosphere
- The periodic table
- Hydrocarbons
- Rates of reactions
- Relative mass and moles
- Energy transfers during reactions
Physics
- Matter and density
- Energy and particles
- Electricity
- Electricity and magnetism
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For further information on the curriculum offered please contact the Academy F.A.O Peter Hoskins (Subject Leader for Science)