The Science faculty at Brockington College is dedicated to helping every student achieve beyond expectations across all key stages. Our aim is to spark curiosity, nurture a love of discovery, and encourage students to live life to the full through the study of science. We work closely with parents and carers, upholding high expectations and supporting every learner to achieve their full potential.
Key Stage 3
In Key Stage 3, students explore biology, chemistry and physics through a wide range of engaging modules. They are introduced to key scientific knowledge while also developing essential skills such as enquiry, problem solving and practical investigation. This balance of knowledge and skills ensures that by the end of Year 9, students have a strong foundation for the challenges of GCSE science.
Key Stage 4
At Key Stage 4, students are guided onto the science pathway most suited to their needs and potential, either Combined Science: Trilogy or Separate Sciences. Both pathways build on the foundations of Key Stage 3 and develop a deeper understanding of key concepts, while also encouraging students to think critically about how science shapes the world around them. Topics such as health, energy, the environment and new technologies allow students to connect their learning to real world issues and future opportunities.
Inspiring Futures
Science at Brockington is about more than exams. We aim to help students see the beauty, relevance and importance of science in their everyday lives, equipping them with the skills to question, analyse and solve problems. By fostering curiosity and resilience, we prepare our students not only for future study and careers in STEM, but also to make informed choices about the global challenges facing our world.
| Year 7 | Year 8 | Year 9 |
| Organisms: cells to systems | Digestion | Photosynthesis |
| Particulate nature of matter | Daltons atomic theory | Chemical reaction of metals and non metals |
| Energy: stores, transfers, power and costs | Movement, speed and acceleration | Contact forces, moments and pressure |
| Organisms: Skeletal and muscular systems | Breathing and gas exchange | Genes and inheritance |
| Pure and impure substances | Respiration | Energetics |
| Electric circuits, current, potential difference, resistance | Periodic table | Magnetism and electromagnetism |
| Human and plant reproduction | Earth and rocks | Evolution, extinction and biodiversity |
| Chemical reactions | Sound | The atmosphere |
| Forces and gravity | Light | Voltage, current, resistance and static electricity |
| Earth in space | Ecosystems and habitats | |
| Acids and alkalis | Materials | |
| Variation |
Key Stage 4
| Year 10 | Year 11 |
| Cells | Inheritance and evolution |
| Organisation | Homeostasis |
| Infection and response | Ecology |
| Bioenergetics | Organic chemistry |
| Atomic structure | Chemical analysis |
| Bonding and the periodic table | Using resources |
| Quantitative chemistry | Waves |
| Chemical change | Forces |
| The rate and extent of chemical change | Magnetism and electromagnetism |
| Energy | Space physics (Triple only) |
| Particle model | |
| Atomic structure | |
| Electricity |
Staff
- Miss H Clarke (Director of Learning for Science)
- Miss M Joshi (Second in Department – Science)
- Mrs V Carr
- Miss K Dicketts
- Mr H Hama-Ali
- Miss E Jameson
- Mr W McLeod
- Mr J Roberts
- Mr C Turner
- Miss E Nutt (Senior Lab Technician)
Useful links
- Quizlet – this is an app that can either be used on computers or downloaded to phones/tablets that is very good for learning keywords. Students should search by topic making sure they search for AQA only.
- Seneca learning – this is a website that allows students to review work covered and read ahead. It is highly interactive and has been created specifically to help students remember the key facts and ideas in the course.
- GCSE Bitesize – this website consolidates all the material covered by their science teacher and includes mini quizzes at the end of each topic to assess their understanding.
