Science
KS3 Science will give you a broad knowledge of Biology, Chemistry and Physics topics.
From learning about the human body, to chemical equations to energy processes, Science is a subject that is hugely varied.
Whilst studying science you will develop your maths, data handling, research, practical and communication skills.
Biology Curriculum
| Year 7 | Year 8 | Year 9 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aut.1 | Cellular basis of life Cells |
Cellular basis of life Organisation Bioenergetics |
Heredity and life cycles Genes and the environment |
| Aut.2 | Cellular basis of life Cells |
Cellular basis of life Organisation Bioenergetics |
Heredity and life cycles Natural selection and evolution |
| Spr.1 | Health and Disease The skeleton and muscles |
Heredity and life cycles Recycling of nutrients Plants and their reproduction |
Organisms and their environment Plants and growth factors |
| Spr.2 | Organisms and their environment Food chains |
Organisms and their environment Sampling populations Classification |
Cells GCSE Topic 1 |
| Sum.1 | Heredity and life cycles Human reproduction |
Health and disease Diet and a healthy lifestyle Immunity and disease |
Cells GCSE Topic 1 |
| Sum.2 | Heredity and life cycles Human growth |
Health and disease Diet and a healthy lifestyle Immunity and disease |
Cells GCSE Topic 1 |
Chemistry Curriculum
| Year 7 | Year 8 | Year 9 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aut.1 | Introduction to science Mixtures and Separation |
Combustion | Making Materials |
| Aut.2 | Mixtures and Separation | Combustion The Periodic Table |
Making Materials Reactivity |
| Spr.1 | Acids and Alkalis | The Periodic Table Metals |
Reactivity |
| Spr.2 | Particles | Metals | GCSE: The Periodic Table |
| Sum.1 | Particles | Metals Rocks |
GCSE: The Periodic Table |
| Sum.2 | Atoms | Rocks | GCSE: The Periodic Table Investigative skills |
Physics Curriculum
| Year 7 | Year 8 | Year 9 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aut.1 | Forces | Moving by force | More electric circuits |
| Aut.2 | Forces | Electric circuits | Floating and sinking |
| Spr.1 | Sound and light | Electric circuits | Magnets and electromagnets |
| Spr.2 | The Earth in Space | Making images | GCSE Science: Nuclear physics |
| Sum.1 | Heating and cooling | More about force | GCSE Science: Nuclear physics |
| Sum.2 | Heating and cooling | More about force | GCSE Science: Nuclear physics |
Where will these subjects lead me?
KS4 Subjects
In Years 10 and 11, Science is a core GCSE subject.
We provide two different Science pathways: students are assigned to one of these on the basis of their academic attainment; ability in practical work; attitude to learning; attendance and ability to cope with formal examinations. For more information visit KS4 Science.
Career Pathways
There is a vast array of scientific careers that are available to science students with many people following a career in research, medical, education, technology or business job sectors.
As technology continues to change in the future there will always be a high demand for talented scientists.
You can watch a great series of videos of young people who are working in jobs that use science on the BBC Bitesize website.
For examples of careers leading from these subjects click on
For advice on apprenticeship courses, click here.
Green Careers: This is a significant growth sector with a wide variety of roles. Check out our webpage to find out more.
Creative Industries: explore a wide selection of creative careers