We follow the Ark Science Mastery programme. Students have four science lessons a week.
The biology content is as follows:
| Year 7 Content | Term |
|---|---|
| Cells | Autumn |
| Reproduction | Autumn |
| Interdependence | Spring |
| Year 8 Content | Term |
|---|---|
| Tissues and Organs | Autumn |
| Respiration and Photosynthesis | Autumn |
| Life Diversity | Spring |
| Nutrition | Summer |
| Year 9 Content | Term |
|---|---|
| Growth and Differentiation | Autumn |
| Human Interaction | Autumn |
| Genetics | Spring |
Students follow the Combined Science: Trilogy course.
Examination Board: AQA
Specification Name: Combined Science: Trilogy
Links: Combined Science: Trilogy
This route follows a mixed programme of biology, chemistry and physics and leads to two qualifications in Combined Science: Trilogy. Students continue to be taught by specialist teachers.
The biology content is as follows:
| Year 10 Content | Term |
|---|---|
| Cell Biology | Autumn |
| Organisation | Autumn |
| Infection and Response | Spring |
| Bioenergetics | Spring |
| Year 11 Content | Term |
|---|---|
| Bioenergetics | Autumn |
| Homeostasis and Response | Autumn |
| Inheritance, Variation and Evolution | Autumn |
| Ecology | Spring |
