Science

The Science Department aims to provide a broad and balanced Science education for all. This encompasses and promotes progression, continuity and access to Science for all students.  We provide, through well-constructed studies of investigative and practical activities, a Science education which enables the learner to understand how Science operates, to be able to be Scientific in analysing and solving problems and appreciate Science as a human activity.

Our primary aim is to ensure that all students gain knowledge and understanding of Science and that they reach their true potential in this subject.  This can only be achieved by strategic planning, monitoring, evaluation of procedures, effective and diverse teaching and learning in classrooms and the whole school environment.

Triple Science GCSE results were fantastic this summer: 100% achieved A* - C Physics and Biology and 96% obtained A*- C Chemistry.  Similarly the Additional Science students achieved 95% A*- C and Core Science 92% achieved  A*- C

The department currently delivers a ‘Fast Track’ programme for Year 8 students. This has had a positive impact on learners. They commence their GSCE program in Year 8 in the second term and the first exam is taken in term three. The pass rate last year was over 80%.