Science at Key Stage 5
We run 3 separate science courses at Key Stage 5. The BTEC Level 3 Applied Science course is an established course which is equivalent to 1 A Level. In the past it has achieved excellent results- 66% Distinction */Distinction in 2019. The course consists of 4 units, 2 of which are externally assessed exams worth 41%, whilst 59% of the assessment is assignment based covering a wide range of chemical practical techniques and physiology of human body systems.
A level Biology attracts growing numbers and has improving results - 100% of the A level biologists passed their A level in 2019. The course involved practical work in and outside the science laboratory. Similarly, to Key Stage 3 and 4. A level Biology follows the AQA Kerboodle scheme of work. A Level Chemistry has been run for 3 years at the Beaconsfield School. Numbers of students and results have improved each year.
All three Science courses involve plenty of practical work with all practical skills assessed throughout the two years for the A Level subjects, or as an externally assessed practical unit for the BTEC. The courses are all expanding rapidly whilst still keeping very encouraging teacher student ratios.
All Key Stage 5 Science course are taught in 4 X 1 hour lessons a week.
Curriculum Map