In Science, we aim to encourage students to develop confidence, knowledge and skills to find answers to questions about the workings of the biological, chemical and physical world and become better informed citizens. We also encourage them to take a confident part in public debate and decision making about Science, and to value scientific contributions and achievements.

The Biology Department aims to:

• encourage enthusiasm and a passion for the study of Biology and a culture of academic excellence, innovation and fun.
• provide all students with an understanding of the importance of Biology and develop an understanding of the scientific method and its application.
• encourage students to develop confidence, knowledge and skills to find answers to questions about the workings of the biological, chemical and physical world and become better-informed citizens.
• encourage the learning of a body of biological knowledge, which can be directly or indirectly applied to life issues, help decision making about Science, and to value scientific contributions and achievements.
• encourage the further study of Biology and other STEM subjects at university and beyond.

Course Details

All students will study the GCSE Triple Science course in Years 9 and 10. On the recommendation of the Science Department, students in Year 11 will sit either the Combined Science GCSE examinations, leading to two awards, or the Triple Science GCSE examinations, leading to three awards.