Science
The department is housed in 8 specialist teaching laboratories and 2 preparation rooms utilised by the laboratory technicians.
Wireless access to internet provided by laptops
Key stage three is delivered in 2 years with a condensed curriculum, the units of study are outlines in -
this Document
Key stage four begins in year 9, we have three different pathways for our students to follow:
Route 1
GCSE Science syllabus Edexcel + GCSE Additional science + separate sciences
"Additional Science Options Form"
Route 2
OCR Nationals in science, students have the opportunity to achieve the certificate worth 2 GCSE equivalents or the diploma worth 4 GCSE equivalents. It is possible for students to begin post 16 modules in year 11 if they follow the accelerated route completing the Nationals qualifications in year 10.
"OCR Nationals Guide"
Route 3
Students will study either the GCSE Science syllabus with edexcel or the OCR national certificate.
Extra Curricular Activities
- This year we ran a very successful chemistry week in November
- Every Tuesday there is a science extravaganza club showcasing the most exciting science experiments that staff enjoy!
- We are fielding a team at the salter’s festival of chemistry event at Leeds University
- Our year 11 students took part in the Aim higher reach for A* workshops over the Easter holidays
- We have attended the NHS Careers day twice this year at St James’s hospital, Leeds
- A full programme of support is available to our key stage 4 students for revision and exam preparation hosted by subject specialists
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