We follow the Ark Science Mastery programme. Students have four science lessons a week.
The physics content is as follows:
| Year 7 Content | Term |
|---|---|
| Forces | Autumn |
| Space | Spring |
| Energy Transfers | Summer |
| Electric Circuits | Summer |
| Year 8 Content | Term |
|---|---|
| Movement and Pressure | Autumn |
| Magnetism | Spring |
| Resistance | Summer |
| Light | Summer |
| Year 9 Content | Term |
|---|---|
| Acceleration | Autumn |
| Heating | Spring |
| Sound and Waves | Spring and Summer |
| Home Electricity | Summer |
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 physics content is as follows:
| Year 10 Content | Term |
|---|---|
| Energy | Autumn |
| Particle Model of Matter | Autumn |
| Atomic Structure | Spring |
| Electricity | Spring and Summer |
| Forces | Summer |
| Year 11 Content | Term |
|---|---|
| Forces (refresher) | Autumn |
| Waves | Autumn |
| Magnetism | Spring |
