GCSE Science
Ever wondered why you get hiccups ? What an atom is ? How electricity can make your hair stand on end ? If so then all these questions will be answered in the GCSE Science course that we have on offer. Science is compulsory for all Year 10 and 11 students. The majority of students will study two GCSEs in Science and some who hope to continue Science at Advanced level will opt to study the Triple Science option of separate Physics, Chemistry and Biology GCSEs.
Science and Additional Science
You will be taught by specialist teachers in Biology, Chemistry and Physics. The Science course is divided into two separate GCSEs. In Year 10 you will study for a GCSE called Gateway Science which will involve the three components of Physics, Chemistry and Biology. One third of the final mark will come from skills assessment and two thirds from an examination during Year 10. In Year 11 a second GCSE called Additional Science will be studied and this will have the same skills assessment and examination sturucture. Top performing students will have the opportunity of studying for Triple Science and gain three GCSEs.
Triple Science
This is a course aimed specifically at those students who are planning to study 'A' level Science courses in the Sixth Form.
Students following this course will study the three separate GCSE courses in Physics, Chemistry and Biology. Each subject will be studied to a greater depth and understanding.
Over many years we have had a fantastic success with GCSE Science and have averaged a 90% pass rate at grade C or higher over the last four years.
Directions at Post 16
In the Sixth Form you can study one, two or all three Sciences at ‘A’ level Applied Science course which is consists of two 'A' levels. All four courses are modular. In all four courses you will build on the topics you have studied in Key Stage 4.
Routes after Post 16
There are numerous Science courses that you can study at University. These range from medicine to engineering and from environmental chemistry to aeronautics.
Please contact Mrs Wilson/Mr Shaw for further information.