The Science department’s curriculum is planned to ensure students develop detailed scientific knowledge in all three scientific disciplines, as well as develop understanding of scientific questioning and how science impacts society.
"Do the disbelievers not realize that the heavens and earth were once one mass then We split them apart? And We created from water every living thing. Will they not then believe?"
The Noble Qur'an [21:30]
The various units studied across years 7 to 11 ensure that students build up a body of key foundational knowledge and concepts. Science isn’t something that is simply studied from a textbook, but rather it is delivered through experimenting and testing questions raised by how the world works.
At KS4, students study the Edexcel Separate Sciences route, awarding them three GCSEs for biology, chemistry and physics. Each science is assessed through two exam papers in year 11. The Combined Sciences route is also another option offered in year 11 as an alternative to the Separate Sciences route.
In 2024, 100% of students attained between a grade 9-5 in all three sciences. You can see our school performance figures for 2024 GCSE exams here.
The foundations of science are introduced within years 7 and 8 in order to prepare them for the GCSE specification in year 9. From exciting chemical reactions to dissecting organs, students learn to question how things work and evolve the drive to appreciate science and the endless learning that follows.
Pupils develop key skills such as maths, literacy and IT skills. Practical skills are introduced in KS3 such as using simple equipment, carrying out practical work in groups and learning how science works through practical means.
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Biology, chemistry and physics are taught as separate subjects, building upon fundamental concepts studied from KS3. These concepts are further developed, allowing students to enhance their critical thinking, application and evaluation skills as well as strengthen their maths, literacy and IT skills. A range of practical activities from group work to independent activities allows students to apply theories into real life scenarios. These practical activities include mandatory core practicals, which students must study in detail and will be assessed in the GCSE examinations. Each science covers 8 core practicals across varying topics.
You can view the course and assessment overview of each subject below.
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Assessment consists of varied questions of the 5 topics mentioned above, including any relevant core practicals. Topic 1 from paper 1 may also be assessed.
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Assessment consists of varied questions of the 16 topics mentioned above, including any relevant core practicals
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Assessment consists of varied questions of the 10 topics mentioned above, including any relevant core practicals. Topics 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 9 from paper 1 may also be assessed.
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Assessment consists of varied questions of the 7 topics mentioned above, including any relevant core practicals
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Assessment consists of varied questions of the 8 topics mentioned above, including any relevant core practicals. Topic 1,2 and 3 from paper 1 may also be assessed.
