GCSE Science is a core subject at St Edmund’s College, with all students studying either:
The St Edmund’s Science Department provides nine newly-refurbished laboratories which include dedicated preparation and support facilities. GCSE courses are led by a team of twelve specialist teachers supported by three technicians.
The AQA specification is taught from Grammar (Year 9) and standards across the department are high, with all students encouraged to achieve their full potential in science. Academic results are excellent and there are numerous opportunities to take part in co-curricular Science.
| Head of Department | Ms M Towns |
| Syllabus | AQA Triple Science or AQA Combined Science: Trilogy (9-1) |
All three sciences are taught as discrete subjects by subject specialist staff in dedicated laboratories. We aim to:
All students complete the AQA course over three years. Grammar (Year 9) students cover the same content, following the Combined Science: Trilogy route. In the Syntax (Year 10) we decide if students should opt for the Combined Science: Trilogy route, or complete the extra material required for separate GCSEs in Biology, Chemistry and Physics.
| Biology | Chemistry | Physics |
| Cells and organisation
Disease and bioenergetics Biological responses Genetics and reproduction Ecology |
Atoms, bonding, and moles
Chemical reactions and energy changes Rates, equilibrium, and organic chemistry Analysis and the Earth’s resources |
Energy and energy resources
Particles at work Forces in action Waves, electromagnetism, and space |
There is no controlled assessment or coursework element with AQA Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Combined Science: Trilogy.
There is no controlled assessment or coursework element with AQA Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Combined Science: Trilogy.
