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.

Physicists are problem solvers who use their skills to solve the problems of the Universe and to explain the Universe around us, from the tiniest particle to the infinite Universe.  Physics crosses the boundaries of Science from technology and engineering to medical physics and material science.  Physics enables us to solve the big questions of the modern world and the problems of energy consumption and food production in a rapidly growing population while also making our world more entertaining through the development of technology.

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.