- 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
Curriculum Intent
In Science, we aim to spark curiosity, build confidence, and help every student understand and question the world around them. Our curriculum is ambitious, inclusive, and connected to real life — preparing students not just for exams, but for a rapidly changing world. Through engaging lessons and practical experiences, we develop learners who can think critically, solve problems, and communicate their ideas clearly. From classroom experiments to science fairs and STEM visits, we inspire the next generation of scientists, engineers, medics, and innovators.
ks3: Sciences
At Key Stage 3, students develop a deep curiosity about the world around them through an engaging and practical science curriculum. Lessons are designed to inspire inquiry, build scientific thinking, and connect learning to real-world contexts — from exploring the structure of atoms to understanding ecosystems and forces in motion. Through hands-on investigations, students learn to ask questions, collect and analyse data, and communicate their findings confidently. Our curriculum follows the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) framework, encouraging learners to think critically, work collaboratively, and apply their knowledge to global and local issues.
- 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
- 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
ks4: science
At Key Stage 4, students build upon their scientific foundations as they study the AQA GCSE Combined Science: Trilogy or Triple Science courses. The curriculum challenges them to apply their understanding to new contexts, develop strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and prepare for a wide range of post-16 pathways. Students explore key ideas in biology, chemistry, and physics through a blend of theoretical learning, required practical work, and real-life applications. We aim to cultivate confident, independent scientists who are ready to succeed in their exams and equipped to make sense of the science shaping the modern world.
- 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
- 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
ks5: biology
A-Level Biology allows students to explore the fascinating complexity of living systems — from the structure of cells to the interactions that sustain ecosystems. The course develops a deep understanding of key biological principles, including genetics, evolution, biochemistry, and human physiology. Students complete required practicals that strengthen their investigative and analytical skills, earning the Practical Endorsement alongside their qualification. Throughout the course, students learn to think critically, interpret data, and apply biological knowledge to issues such as health, the environment, and biotechnology. This qualification provides an excellent foundation for university study in biology, medicine, veterinary science, biochemistry, and other life sciences
Course content
- 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
Assessment
- 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.
ks5: chemistry
A-Level Chemistry helps students understand the structure, properties, and reactions of substances that make up our world. The course explores physical, inorganic, and organic chemistry, linking key concepts to real-world applications such as materials science, pharmaceuticals, and environmental chemistry. Students develop strong practical and analytical skills through the required practical activities, achieving the Practical Endorsement alongside their qualification. Throughout the course, they learn to solve problems, interpret data, and think critically about evidence. This rigorous and rewarding qualification provides excellent preparation for university study in chemistry, medicine, engineering, and related fields.
Course content
- 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.
Assessment
All content is externally assessed through written examination.
ks5: physics
A-Level Physics explores the fundamental principles that govern the universe — from forces and motion to electricity, waves, and quantum phenomena. The course combines theoretical understanding with practical investigation, helping students apply physics to real-world contexts such as energy, engineering, and space exploration. Through required practicals, students develop precision, problem-solving, and analytical skills, earning the Practical Endorsement alongside their qualification. Physics encourages curiosity, logical thinking, and creativity — providing a strong foundation for further study in physics, engineering, computer science, and other STEM fields.
Course content
- 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.
Assessment
- 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.