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Pupils follow the AQA KS3 syllabus for Biology, which equips them with the basic knowledge and concepts required to study the subject in more detail at GCSE. The broad progression of topics covered is as follows;
Year 7
Cells
Structure and function of body systems
Reproduction
Year 8
Health and lifestyle
Ecosystem processes
Adaptation and inheritance
Years 9, 10 and 11
Pupils commence the GCSE syllabus, working through the following topics:
Cell biology
Organisation
Infection and response
Bioenergetics
Homeostasis and response
Inheritance, variation, and evolution
Ecology.
By the end of their GCSE course pupils should have a basic understanding of the biological principles covered in each topic along with the associated practical techniques and required mathematical skills, which will provide them with a firm foundation for future study at A-level.
Assessment is in the form of two 1 hour and 45 minute papers, each of which is worth 50% of the final grade and is sat at the end of Year 11. There are two tiers available, depending on a pupil's ability: Foundation (grades 1 to 5) and Higher (grades 4 to 9).
Pupils are encouraged to engage with their subject, and are helped to bring it into context, with the use of practical demonstrations, field work in the local area, and organised events both in and out of school. Popular events include; Forensics day, Science Live and the Big Bang each March.
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