Science
At Reepham High School, all of our science teachers are experienced specialists.
We have a genuine love and enthusiasm for the subject, and in particular our specialist areas. Within the team you will find staff who have studied engineering, physical chemistry, human biology, psychology, cosmology and organic chemistry.
We want students to experience a well-rounded and engaging science curriculum, with plenty of practicals and opportunities to develop depth of knowledge.
We also offer the Youth Stem Award to further inspire and encourage our students into a future in science, technology, engineering or mathematics.
- Mr H Gray (Head of Science)
- Miss R Atyeo
- Miss A Bradley
- Mr B Daly
- Mr C Derrett
- Mrs F Edwards
- Mrs K Hamilton
- Mrs K Lee
- Mr F Lindsay-Smith
- Mrs L Gower (Senior Technician)
- Miss W Bixby (Technician)
Environmental Science
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Autumn 1
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Autumn 2
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Spring 1
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Spring 2
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Summer 1
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Summer 2
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Year 9
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Plants and Crops
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Plants and Crops
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The Earth and Energy Resources
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The Earth and Energy Resources
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Ecosystems
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Ecosystems
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Science
In KS3 groups rotate the content being taught to ensure all pupils access practical resources.
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Autumn 1
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Autumn 2
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Spring 1
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Spring 2
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Summer 1
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Summer 2
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Year 7
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Cells and Body Systems
Particle Theory
Energy
Forces and Motion Atoms and the Periodic Table
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Cells and Body Systems
Particle Theory
Energy
Forces and Motion Atoms and the Periodic Table
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Health and Disease
Chemical Reactions
Electricity
Genetics and Evolution
Magnetism
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Health and Disease
Chemical Reactions
Electricity
Genetics and Evolution
Magnetism
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Plants
Waves
Earth Science
Ecosystems
Space
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Plants
Waves
Earth Science
Ecosystems
Space
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Year 8
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Cells and Body Systems
Particle Theory
Energy
Forces and Motion Atoms and the Periodic Table
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Cells and Body Systems
Particle Theory
Energy
Forces and Motion Atoms and the Periodic Table
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Health and Disease
Chemical Reactions
Electricity
Genetics and Evolution
Magnetism
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Health and Disease
Chemical Reactions
Electricity
Genetics and Evolution
Magnetism
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Plants
Waves
Earth Science
Ecosystems
Space
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Plants
Waves
Earth Science
Ecosystems
Space
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Year 9
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Cells and Body Systems
Particle Theory
Energy
Forces and Motion Atoms and the Periodic Table
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Cells and Body Systems
Particle Theory
Energy
Forces and Motion Atoms and the Periodic Table
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Health and Disease
Chemical Reactions
Electromagnetism
Genetics and Evolution
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Health and Disease
Chemical Reactions
Electromagnetism
Genetics and Evolution
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Plants
Waves
Earth Science
Ecosystems
Space
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Plants
Waves
Earth Science
Ecosystems
Space
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Exam Board: AQA Biology GCSE
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Autumn 1
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Autumn 2
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Spring 1
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Spring 2
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Summer 1
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Summer 2
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Year 10
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Cell Biology
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Cell Biology
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Organisation
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Organisation
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Infection and Response
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Infection and Response
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Year 11
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Bioenergetics
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Homeostasis and Response
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Inheritance, Variation and Evolution
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Ecology
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Exams
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Exams
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Exam Board: AQA Chemistry GCSE
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Autumn 1
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Autumn 2
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Spring 1
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Spring 2
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Summer 1
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Summer 2
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Year 10
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Atomic Structure and the Periodic Table
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Bonding, Structure and Properties of Matter
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Quantitative Chemistry
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Chemical Change
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Energy Changes
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Energy Changes
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Year 11
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The Rate and Extent of Chemical Change
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Organic Chemistry
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Chemistry of the Atmosphere
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Using Resources
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Exams
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Exams
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Exam Board: AQA Combined Science Trilogy
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Autumn 1
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Autumn 2
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Spring 1
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Spring 2
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Summer 1
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Summer 2
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Year 10
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Cell Biology
Atomic Structure and the Periodic Table
Energy
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Cell Biology
Bonding, Structure and Properties of Matter
Electricity
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Organisation
Quantitative Chemistry
Particle Model of Matter
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Organisation
Chemical Change
Particle Model of Matter
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Infection and Response
Energy Changes
Atomic Structure
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Infection and Response
Energy Changes
Atomic Structure
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Year 11
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Bioenergetics
The Rate and Extent of Chemical Change
Forces
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Homeostasis and Response
Organic Chemistry
Forces
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Inheritance, Variation and Evolution
Chemistry of the Atmosphere
Waves
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Ecology
Using Resources
Magnetism and Electromagnetism
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Exams
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Exams
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Exam Board: AQA Physics GCSE
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Autumn 1
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Autumn 2
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Spring 1
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Spring 2
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Summer 1
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Summer 2
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Year 10
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Energy
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Electricity
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Particle Model of Matter
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Particle Model of Matter
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Atomic Structure
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Atomic Structure
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Year 11
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Forces
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Waves
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Space
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Magnetism and Electromagnetism
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Exams
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Exams
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Biology
Exam Board: AQA
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Autumn 1
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Autumn 2
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Spring 1
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Spring 2
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Summer 1
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Summer 2
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Year 12
Teacher A
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Biological Molecules
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Biological Molecules
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Genetic Information, Variation and Relationships
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Genetic Information, Variation and Relationships
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Genetics, Population, Evolution and Expression
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Genetics, Population, Evolution and Expression
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Year 13
Teacher A
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Energy transfers in and between organisms
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Energy transfers in and between organisms
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Organisms respond to changes in their internal and external environments
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Organisms respond to changes in their internal and external environments
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Exams
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Exams
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Year 12
Teacher B
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Cells
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Cells
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Organisms Exchanging Substances
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Organisms Exchanging Substances
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Organisms Exchanging Substances
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Organisms Exchanging Substances
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Year 13
Teacher B
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Genetics, populations, evolution and ecosystems
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Genetics, populations, evolution and ecosystems
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The control of gene expression
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The control of gene expression
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Exams
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Exams
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Chemistry
Exam Board: AQA
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Autumn 1
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Autumn 2
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Spring 1
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Spring 2
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Summer 1
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Summer 2
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Year 12
Teacher A
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Atomic structure
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Amount of substance
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Energetics
Kinetics
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Chemical equilibria, Le Chatelier’s principle and Kc
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Oxidation, reduction and
Group 2, the alkaline earth metals
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Group 7, the halogens redox equations
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Year 13
Teacher A
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Thermodynamics
Rate equations
Equilibrium constant Kp for homogeneous systems
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Electrode potentials and electrochemical cells
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Optical isomerism
Aldehydes and ketones
Carboxylic acids and derivatives
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Aromatic chemistry
Amines
Polymers
Amino acids, proteins and DNA
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Exams
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Exams
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Year 12
Teacher B
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Bonding
Periodicity
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Introduction to organic chemistry
Alkanes
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Halogenoalkanes
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Alkenes
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Alcohols
Organic analysis
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Year 13
Teacher B
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Acids and bases
Properties of Period 3 elements and their oxides
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Nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy
Chromatography
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Organic synthesis
Transition metals
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Reactions of ions in aqueous solution
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Exams
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Exams
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Physics
Exam Board: AQA
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Autumn 1
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Autumn 2
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Spring 1
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Spring 2
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Summer 1
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Summer 2
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Year 12
Teacher A
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Particles
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Particles
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Waves
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Waves
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Materials
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Materials
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Year 13
Teacher A
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Thermal Physics
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Nuclear Physics
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Nuclear Physics
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Astronomy
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Exams
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Exams
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Year 12
Teacher B
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Electricity
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Electricity
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Mechanics
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Mechanics
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Mechanics
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Further Mechanics
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Year 13
Teacher B
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Further Mechanics
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Further Mechanics
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Fields and their Consequences
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Fields and their Consequences
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Exams
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Exams
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Accommodation and Resources
Science is taught in eight fully-equipped, modern laboratories. The laboratories form part of a purpose-built Science block (which also includes a large preparation room and office). All laboratories have whiteboards linked to projectors. The Science department is well-resourced. The school has two fully equipped ICT suites with thirty computers in each. The library is well stocked with Science literature.
Extra-curricular Activity and Trips
The Science department offer a range of events and activities throughout the year.
These include:
- GCSE and GCE revision days and twilights
- Lunchtime support sessions for GCSE and A-Level students
- Science Club
- Regional competitions
- Visits and trips
- Impact Days
- Visiting speakers
- Astronomy evenings
- Workshops
- Involvement with the local community
