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Curriculum Intent

In Science, our goal is to spark your curiosity. We want to give you the confidence to look at the world around you and ask, “How does that actually work?” Our lessons are designed to be ambitious and linked to real life, preparing you for a fast-changing world—not just an exam paper.

Skills for the Future

Science isn’t just about memorizing facts. Through hands-on experiments and active lessons, you will learn how to:

  • Think Critically: Analyze evidence rather than just accepting what you’re told.

  • Solve Problems: Use logic and data to find solutions to tricky challenges.

  • Communicate Clearly: Learn how to explain complex ideas so that anyone can understand them.

Beyond the Lab

We want to inspire the next generation of doctors, engineers, and environmentalists. To help you see where Science can take you, we offer:

  • Practical Experiences: Regular lab work to see the theory in action.

  • STEM Visits: Trips to universities and workplaces to meet professional scientists.

  • Science Fairs: Opportunities to run your own investigations and show off your findings.

“Science is a way of thinking much more than it is a body of knowledge.” — Carl Sagan

ks3: Sciences

In Years 7, 8, and 9, Science is all about curiosity. We don’t just teach you facts; we teach you how to think like a scientist. Our lessons are built to be hands-on, helping you understand how the world works—from the smallest atom to the biggest galaxy.

What You Will Explore

We follow the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP). This means we look at how science affects people and the planet.

  • The Building Blocks: Dive into the structure of atoms and the invisible forces that keep everything in motion.

  • Living Systems: Understand how ecosystems stay in balance and how humans impact the natural world.

  • Forces in Motion: Experiment with physics to see how gravity, friction, and speed shape our daily lives.

How You Will Learn

We move beyond the textbook. In our labs, you will develop the skills that real-world innovators use every day:

  • Inquiry & Questioning: Learn how to ask “why?” and design your own experiments to find the answer.

  • Data Analysis: Practice collecting evidence and using logic to see what the numbers are telling you.

  • Global Thinking: Apply your knowledge to solve real problems, like climate change or local energy needs.

  • Module 1: The Earth
  • Module 2: Chemical Basis of Life
  • Module 3: Early Life on Earth
  • Module 4: Complex Organisms 
  • Module 5: Forces on Earth 
  • Module 6: Earth and Beyond
Learning Journey
  • Module 1: Energy, Photosynthesis and reactivity
  • Module 2: Plants, gas exchange and pollution
  • Module 3: Competition, speed and migration
  • Module 4: Pathogens, fossils and light
  • Module 5: Energy transfer and electromagnets
  • Module 6: Energy, genetics and evolution
Learning Journey
  • Module 1: Atom, periodic table and microscopes
  • Module 2: States of matter, circuits and resistance
  • Module 3: pH, digestion and enzymes
  • Module 4: Density, pressure and the heart
  • Module 5: Catalysts, Nervous system and respiration
  • Module 6: Stopping distance, metals and water
Learning Journey

ks4: science

In Years 10 and 11, you will build on your scientific foundations to master the world of Biology, Chemistry, and Physics. You will choose between two pathways: Combined Science (Trilogy) or Triple Science.

Both routes are designed to turn you into a confident, independent scientist who can solve complex problems.

Your Path to Success

You will learn through a mix of theory and Required Practicals. This means you won’t just read about science; you will prove it in the lab.

  • Biology: Explore the complexity of life, from the inner workings of a human cell to the global impact of infectious diseases.

  • Chemistry: Discover how the Periodic Table predicts the behavior of every element and how chemical reactions power our modern world.

  • Physics: Master the laws of the universe, including energy transfers, electricity, and the forces that govern space and time.

Skills for the Modern World

Science at GCSE level is about more than just passing an exam. We help you develop the analytical “toolkit” you need for your future:

  • Analytical Thinking: Learn how to look at data and spot trends that others might miss.

  • Problem Solving: Use your knowledge to find solutions for real-world issues like green energy and medical breakthroughs.

  • Exam Readiness: We provide structured support to ensure you are calm, prepared, and confident when it’s time to sit your papers.

  • Module 1: Cell biology, Atomic structure and the periodic table
  • Module 2: Energy, organisation, bonding
  • Module 3: Bonding, electricity,, infection and response
  • Module 4: Quantitative chemistry, particle model of matter
  • Module 5: Bioenergetics, chemical changes, energy changes 
  • Module 6: Atomic structure and radioactivity 
Learning Journey
  • Module 1: Rates of Reaction, Evolution and Carbon Chemistry
  • Module 2: Forces
  • Module 3: Feedback and control, The Atmosphere and EM Spectrum
  • Module 4: Fields and Magnetism
Learning Journey

ks5: biology

A-Level Biology takes you on a journey through the fascinating complexity of living systems. You will move from the microscopic world of cells to the massive interactions that keep our planet’s ecosystems in balance.

Core Areas of Study

The course is built around the fundamental “rules” of life. You will dive deep into:

  • Genetics & Evolution: Discover how DNA acts as a blueprint for life and how species change over millions of years.

  • Biochemistry: Learn the chemical reactions that happen inside every living thing to create energy.

  • Human Physiology: Explore how the body’s organs and systems work together to maintain health.

Hands-On Science: The Practical Endorsement

Biology isn’t just learned in a book—it is discovered in the lab. Throughout the course, you will develop the professional skills used by real-world scientists.

  • Investigative Skills: You will complete Required Practicals to master advanced laboratory techniques.

  • The Endorsement: Alongside your A-Level grade, you will earn a Practical Endorsement. This proves to universities that you have the “wet-lab” skills needed for high-level research.

  • Data Analysis: You will learn to interpret complex charts and statistics to find the truth behind scientific headlines.

Your Future in the Life Sciences

This qualification is the “gold standard” for many competitive careers. It provides an excellent foundation for university study in:

  • Medicine & Veterinary Science

  • Biochemistry & Genetics

  • Environmental Research & Biotechnology

  • Biological molecules
  • Cells
  • Organisms exchange substances with their environment
  • Genetic information, variation and relationships between organisms
  • Energy transfers in and between organisms
  • Organisms respond to changes in their internal and external environments
  • Genetics, populations, evolution and ecosystems
  • The control of gene expression
  • Paper 1
    Any content from topics 1–4, including relevant practical skills in a 2-hour exam with 91 marks. There is a mixture of short and long answer questions (76 marks) and extended response questions (15 marks). This paper makes up 35% of the A-Level.
  • Paper 2
    Any content from topics 5-8, including relevant practical skills in a 2-hour exam with 91 marks. There is a mixture of short and long answer questions (76 marks) and a comprehension question (15 marks). This paper makes up 35% of the A-Level.
  • Paper 3
    Any content from topics 1-8, including relevant practical skills in a 2-hour exam with 78 marks. There is a mixture of structured questions including practical techniques (38 marks), critical analysis of given experimental data (15 marks) and one essay from a choice of 2 titles (25 marks). This paper makes up 30% of the A-Level.
AQA A Level Biology Specification Learning Journey

ks5: chemistry

A-Level Chemistry is the study of atoms, reactions, and energy. It sits at the heart of all sciences, linking together Physics and Biology. You will move from simple school experiments to understanding the complex chemical “rules” that build our world.

Three Pillars of Chemistry

The course is divided into three main areas that help you make sense of the universe:

  • Physical Chemistry: Discover the invisible forces that hold atoms together. You will study how fast reactions happen and the energy changes that power them.

  • Inorganic Chemistry: Explore the Periodic Table in incredible detail. You will learn the unique properties of different elements and how they bond to form new materials.

  • Organic Chemistry: This is the study of carbon-based life. You will learn how to “build” molecules, from life-saving medicines to the fuels we use every day.

Master the Laboratory

Chemistry is a highly practical subject. You won’t just learn theory; you will prove it yourself.

  • Advanced Techniques: You will learn to use professional equipment, such as burettes for titrations and distillation kits for purifying liquids.

  • The Practical Endorsement: You will complete a series of Required Practicals. These prove to universities that you are safe, precise, and skilled in a lab environment.

  • Logical Analysis: You will learn to look at complex data and solve “molecular puzzles” to identify unknown substances.

Your Career Path

Chemistry is often called the “Central Science” because it opens so many doors. It is an essential foundation for careers in:

  • Medicine, Dentistry, and Pharmacy

  • Chemical Engineering and Nanotechnology

  • Environmental Research and Forensic Science

  • Module 1:
     Development of Practical Skills: Planning and carrying out experiments, analysing data, evaluating results, and mastering core laboratory techniques.

  • Module 2:
    Foundations in Chemistry: Atomic structure, bonding, redox reactions, and quantitative chemistry form the essential underpinning knowledge.

  • Module 3:
    Periodic Table and Energy: Patterns and properties across the periodic table, reactions of Groups 2 and 7, as well as key physical topics such as enthalpy, rates, and equilibrium.

  • Module 4:
    Core Organic Chemistry: Structure, reactions, and synthesis of alkanes, alkenes, alcohols, and haloalkanes, alongside analytical methods such as IR and mass spectrometry.

  • Module 5:
    Physical Chemistry and Transition Elements: Advanced study of thermodynamics, pH and buffers, redox potentials, and the distinctive behaviour of transition metals and their complexes.

  • Module 6:
    Organic Chemistry and Analysis: Aromatic compounds, carbonyls, carboxylic acids, amines, polymers, and advanced analytical techniques including NMR and chromatography.

Throughout the course, students complete required practicals to achieve the Practical Endorsement, gaining the confidence and technical skill to succeed in university-level science and beyond.

All content is externally assessed through written examination.

OCR A Level Chemistry Specification Learning Journey

ks5: physics

A-Level Physics explores the fundamental rules that govern everything—from the tiny world of subatomic particles to the massive scale of space exploration. You will learn to look at the world through the lens of logic, curiosity, and creativity.

What You Will Explore

The course moves from the “classic” physics of the everyday world to the strange reality of modern science:

  • Forces & Motion: Master the laws that control how objects move, from a falling apple to a satellite in orbit.

  • Electricity & Waves: Discover how energy travels through circuits and how light and sound move as waves.

  • Quantum Phenomena: Peer into the “weird” side of physics, where particles can behave like waves and the rules of the universe begin to change.

The Practical Edge

Physics is a hands-on subject where you turn “theory” into “proof.” You will develop the precision and analytical skills that top engineers and scientists use every day.

  • Experimental Physics: You will complete Required Practicals to master professional measurement and data-gathering tools.

  • The Practical Endorsement: Earning this alongside your A-Level proves you can work with high-level equipment with accuracy and safety.

  • Real-World Problem Solving: You will learn how to apply physics to global challenges, such as sustainable energy and advanced engineering.

Your Future in STEM

Physics is one of the most respected qualifications for university and beyond. It provides a powerful foundation for:

  • Engineering & Aerospace

  • Computer Science & AI Development

  • Astrophysics & Renewable Energy

  • Working as a Physicist: Core investigative, mathematical, and analytical skills used in scientific research.

  • Mechanics: Motion, forces, energy, and momentum in everyday and engineered systems.

  • Electric Circuits: Current, potential difference, resistance, and electrical power.

  • Waves and the Particle Nature of Light: Reflection, refraction, diffraction, interference, and the photoelectric effect.

  • Further Mechanics and Thermal Physics: Circular motion, oscillations, internal energy, and gas laws.

  • Fields and Their Consequences: Gravitational, electric, and magnetic fields, and electromagnetic induction.

  • Nuclear and Particle Physics: Atomic structure, radioactivity, nuclear energy, and the fundamental particles of matter.

  • Astrophysics: Observation of the universe, stellar evolution, cosmology, and the physics of space exploration.

Students complete a series of core practicals to achieve the Practical Endorsement, developing precision and confidence in experimental work. Physics provides an outstanding foundation for degrees and careers in physics, engineering, astronomy, architecture, and computer science.

  • AS Unit 1: Assessment is by a paper lasting 1 hour 30 minutes consisting of 80 marks (50%).
  • AS Unit 2: Assessment is by a paper lasting 1 hour 30 minutes consisting of 80 marks (50%).
  • A-Level Unit 1: Assessment is by a paper lasting 1 hour 45 minutes consisting of 90 marks (30%).
  • A-Level Unit 2: Assessment is by a paper lasting 1 hour 45 minutes consisting of 90 marks (30%).
  • In addition, students will sit a third assessment lasting 2 hours 30 minutes consisting of 120 marks (40%). This paper will ask questions from the entire specification.
Edexcel A Level Physics Specification Learning Journey