Key Stage 3

The study of science fires pupils' curiosity about phenomena in the world around them and offers opportunities to find explanations. It engages learners at many levels, linking direct practical experience with scientific ideas. Experimentation and modelling are used to develop and evaluate explanations, encouraging critical and creative thought. Pupils learn how knowledge and understanding in science are rooted in evidence. They discover how scientific ideas contribute to technological change - affecting industry, business and medicine and improving quality of life. They trace the development of science worldwide and recognise its cultural significance.

They learn to question and discuss issues that may affect their own lives, the directions of societies and the future of the world.

Year 7

Forensics
Cook!
Extinction
Electromancer
A + E
Alien

Year 8

Food & digestion
Respiration
Microbes & disease
Ecology
Atoms & elements
Compounds & mixtures
Rocks & weathering
The rock cycle
Heating & cooling
Magnets
Light
Sound & hearing

Year 9

Students are given the opportunity to begin their Science GCSE in year 9 so that all students will be able to complete two GCSEs in Science by the end of year 11. This also allows students to opt for Triple Science in year 10 as one of their options. Please see the GCSE section for more details.