Science
Science teaching at Kings Priory School gives all pupils a strong foundation to understanding the world around them.
We develop inquisitive learners equipped with both the problem solving skills and knowledge to think scientifically.
Each Key Stage fulfills all requirements of the National curriculum whilst setting pupils up with a secure foundation for pupils' next steps, whether that is in their future science studies or in exploring the world around them.
With the increased focus on application in the GCSE specification with a focus on numeracy, literacy and communication these skills are embedded within all Key Stages to allow pupils to steadily grow in confidence when thinking scientifically and communicating their ideas in a logical, concise manner.
Mrs Eva Hodgeson
Primary Expert
Science teaching at Kings Priory School gives all pupils a strong foundation to understanding the world around them.
We develop inquisitive learners equipped with both the problem solving skills and knowledge to think scientifically.
Each Key Stage fulfills all requirements of the National curriculum whilst setting pupils up with a secure foundation for pupils' next steps, whether that is in their future science studies or in exploring the world around them.
With the increased focus on application in the GCSE specification with a focus on numeracy, literacy and communication these skills are embedded within all Key Stages to allow pupils to steadily grow in confidence when thinking scientifically and communicating their ideas in a logical, concise manner.
Mrs Jilly Johnston
Secondary Expert
We develop pupils' scientific curiosity, problem solving skills and the subject knowledge to be able to understand the world around them.
Lower Key Stage Two
Year 3
Year 4
Upper Key Stage Two
Year 5
Year 6
Key Stage Three
Year 7
Year 8
Key Stage Four
Science Pathways
Triple Science – Three GCSEs in Biology, Chemistry and Physics, Grades 9-4 are available.
Combined – Two GCSEs in Combined Science, Grades 99-44 (two grades as two GCSEs). This has 1/3 less content than triple but all three subjects biology, chemistry and physics are still studied.
Foundation - Two GCSEs in Combined Science, Grades 55-11. This has 1/3 less content than triple but all three subjects biology, chemistry and physics are still studied.