Science

Department Staff:

  • Mrs N Ellis
  • Mr I Barlow
  • Mrs C Earing
  • Mrs K Moate
  • Dr  A Heath
  • Mr M Timbrell
  • Mrs G Mills

About the subject:

Science is taught in 6 21st century laboratories by specialist teachers. Examination results and Estyn inspection demonstrate our success in ensuring all pupils achieve their potential.

KS3 overview:

Pupils are taught science for 6 hours per fortnight in mixed ability form groups in Year 7, where as in years 8 and 9 pupils are set according to ability.

KS4 overview:

Pupils are set according to ability and taught Physics, Chemistry and Biology as modular parts of WJEC GCSE science courses, totalling 10 hours per fortnight.

Examinations:

Exam Board: WJEC

  • GCSE Science Double Award at higher and foundation tiers.
  • GCSE Physics, GCSE Chemistry and GCSE Biology at higher tier.