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The curriculum in science has been carefully mapped to include full National Curriculum coverage for the three strands of science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics) at key stage 3.  As a core subject GCSE science is studied in years 10 and 11 by all pupils, through either the combined science (Trilogy AQA) route or via an optional separate science GCSEs of Biology, Chemistry and Physics (AQA). Predominantly paper 1 topics for each strand are delivered in year 10, and paper 2 topics in year 11. 

The science curriculum contributes to the development of transferrable skills such as mathematical skills, problem solving, analysis and evaluation especially through the practical elements of the course such as Working Scientifically.

Pupils achieve well in science, and through the links between KS3 and KS4 we continue to challenge all pupils to make the best progress possible, especially those who have achieved highly in previous key stages. 

As we offer several options for further study of science at UCS our goal is to prepare pupils for the next phase of their studies, with many going on to complete either BTEC Applied Science or science A-levels.  For those that do not have science explicitly in their future it is our goal that they are prepared to critically assess information that comes their way through the media and social media.

Pupils who have the most success at all key stages in science can interrelate the concepts that are taught resulting in knowledge of an explicit logical structure to science.