Science in Warneford is a continuous journey from Year 7 to Year 11. In Years 7 and 8, students study content from the KS3 National curriculum. Our curriculum builds on the knowledge and skills students have learnt in primary school, developing their knowledge and understanding of key scientific ideas. In each topic, lessons are designed to develop skills in conducting experiments, as well as providing opportunities for them to develop their scientific communication skills through pieces of extended reading and writing.

In Year 9, students transition from KS3 to KS4 throughout the year. They study content that is found in both the KS3 national curriculum and in the GCSE science curriculum. 

In Year 10 and Year 11, students will study either GCSE combined Science or Triple Science, leading to two or three GCSE's in science when they leave Warneford.

When identifying the best pathway for the students, we will consider a range of factors. This includes consideration of academic ability, discussions with class teachers, and consideration of the other subjects taken by each individual pupil, to make sure that they are taking a balance of subjects, without overloading themselves with the number of exams they need to take at the end of Year 11. Throughout KS4, we will monitor student progress and move them to a more suitable pathway if necessary.

Students who sit the exams for Combined Science, or Triple Science, have the opportunity to study Science beyond Warneford.

Beyond the classroom, pupils have the opportunities to experience science through a wide range of trips, visits and visiting speakers. These include:

• Trip to the Science Museum London
• Visit to the Oxford University Lectures
• Visit to the Bodyworks' exhibition in London
• Visit to the Natural History Museum in London
• Participating in the CREST Awards
• Participating in the local STEM competitions
• Trip to the Aerospace Museum in Bristol
• Trip to Bristol Zoo