Science
The Science Faculty is a busy outward looking and thriving area of the school. We have a lot of expertise within the staff. We are leading some of the innovations in using ICT for teaching and planning.
The Faculty is staffed by a team of fifteen experienced teaching staff and is supported by three technicians and a curriculum assistant.
| Science Staff Names | Specialist Area |
| Mick Garvey | Head of Science, Head of Physics |
| Chris Ward | Key Stage 4 Co-ordinator, Physics |
| Ian Lavender | Physics |
| Simon Dobbs | Head of Chemistry |
| Rev. Andrew Dutton | Chemistry, School Chaplain |
| Jack Maclaren | Chemistry, Science Innovator |
| Julian White Vicky Emms | Chemistry, Head of ICT Chemistry |
| Katy Cook | Head of Biology |
| Arthur Harwood | Biology, Assistant Head |
| Carolyn Tristram | Biology, Head of Year 11 |
| Sue Mappledoram | Biology |
| Hannah Belbin | Key Stage 3 Coordinator, Biology |
| Paul Starr | Head of Geology, Head of Year 12 |
| Paul Edmunds | Geology |
| Jill Hill | Senior Science Technician |
| Wendy Fenton | Science Technician |
| Debbie Edgworth | Science Technician |
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We are building on the computer expertise in the faculty and looking to developing electronic resources for students to use on line
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We will continue to build on successes at KS3 and KS4 by developing ‘How Science Works‘ skills tied in with assessment for learning. This fits with the need for scientifically literacy in society
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We run very successful courses in A level Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Geology and we are looking to maintain this whilst implementing the new KS5 changes
Science Curriculum Arrangements
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| Curriculum Time | Setting |
| Year7 | 12% | None |
| Year8 | 10% | Half year (sets 1-4) |
| Year9 | 12% | Half year (sets 1-4) |
| Year10 Double Science | 18% | Half year banding |
| Separate Sciences | 6% per Subject | Top sets in each band |
| Year11 Double Science | 20% |
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