Science

Science is part of every aspect of our lives, and arguably one of the most important subjects students study at the academy.

It is how our bodies work, why we become ill, how we get well, our impact on the world around us and how that world works. It is key to students’ understanding of moral and ethical issues, such as what their part in global warming should be, whether we should allow stem cell research and what we should do about the energy crisis that will affect the world in their lifetimes. There is no aspect of a student’s life that science does not touch, and all students are entitled to the opportunity to develop their understanding of these things.

Science Department

Year 6 Transition

The transition work we do at the end of year 6, before students join us focusses on building the skills needed to work in a science lab, and is mainly practical. This allows students to build their confidence in an unfamiliar setting and to test out some of the knowledge that they gained at KS2. The lessons they then start in September are designed to bridge the gap between KS2 and 3, and to set them up ready for GCSEs.

Key Stage 3

Key Stage 4

Key Stage 5