Key Stage 5

Year 12

Science

All of the sciences are taught as separate subjects, selected by the students as their GCSEs come to an end. Students are expected to have gained at least a grade 6 in GCSE Science from the different pathways and in order to succeed must have a genuine interest in the subject. Achievement in Maths GCSE is also taken into consideration.

We aim to include curriculum relevant trips in each of the 3 Science A Levels.

Success rates in A Level Science are exceptionally high and are still increasing thanks to the dedication of the staff delivering the courses

Biology (Exam board - OCR)

Biology continues the study of living organisms and their environment. It expands on work from GCSE and raises students to standards required to study degree level biology based subjects. A Level biology is examined terminally at the end of Year 13.

Chemistry (Exam board - AQA)

Chemistry continues the work from GCSE chemistry focusing on both organic and inorganic chemistry modules. The course raises the students understanding from GCSE level to a degree entry level understanding required by universities. A Level Chemistry is examined terminally at the end of Year 13.

Physics (Exam board - AQA)

Physics continues the work from GCSE physics and build students to have a good grasp of physics concepts needed for degree level courses. A Level physics is examined terminally at the end of Year 13. The AQA course includes an option module where classes choose which aspect of Physics they would like to study.

Year 13

Science

At A Level all of the sciences are taught as separate subjects, selected by the students as their GCSEs come to an end. Students are expected to have gained at least a grade 6 in GCSE Science from the different pathways and in order to succeed must have a genuine interest in the subject. Success rates in A Level Science are high and are increasing thanks to the dedication of the staff delivering it.