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Science

Mrs Victoria Phillips

Head of Department - Science

Tel: 01642310561 EXT: 1073

Email: vphillips@nunthorpe.co.uk

Science is part of every aspect of our lives, and arguably one of the most important subjects students study at the academy.

It is how our bodies work, why we become ill, how we get well, our impact on the world around us and how that world works. It is key to students’ understanding of moral and ethical issues, such as what their part in global warming should be, whether we should allow stem cell research and what we should do about the energy crisis that will affect the world in their lifetimes. There is no aspect of a student’s life that science does not touch, and all students are entitled to the opportunity to develop their understanding of these things.

Science Department

Mr Peter Campbell

Assistant Head of Department – Science (KS3)
pcampbell@nunthorpe.co.uk
01642310561 EXT: 1079

Mr Chris Chalmers

Science Teacher
cchalmers@nunthorpe.co.uk
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Mrs Susanne Davison

Science Teacher
sdavison@nunthorpe.co.uk
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Mrs Hannah Grant

Science Teacher
hgrant@nunthorpe.co.uk
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Mr Martin Greaves

Science Teacher
mgreaves@nunthorpe.co.uk
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Mr Gary Leach

Science Technician
gleach@nunthorpe.co.uk
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Mrs Marion Moore

Science Teacher
mmoore@nunthorpe.co.uk
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Mr James Peart

Assistant Head of Department – Science (KS4)
jpeart@nunthorpe.co.uk
01642310561 EXT: 1046

Mrs Gemma Richardson

Science Teacher
grichardson@nunthorpe.co.uk
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Mr James Skelton

Assistant Vice Principal – Achievement (EBacc) 11-19
jskelton@nunthorpe.co.uk
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Mr Robert Thomas

Science Teacher
rthomas@nunthorpe.co.uk
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Mr Peter Wilson

Science Technician
pwilson@nunthorpe.co.uk
01642 304550 EXT: 3007

Mrs Ally Zaitschenko

Science Teacher
azaitschenko@nunthorpe.co.uk
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Year 6 Transition

The transition work we do at the end of year 6, before students join us focusses on building the skills needed to work in a science lab, and is mainly practical. This allows students to build their confidence in an unfamiliar setting and to test out some of the knowledge that they gained at KS2. The lessons they then start in September are designed to bridge the gap between KS2 and 3, and to set them up ready for GCSEs.

Key stage 3

KS3 Science sets the foundations for GCSEs and A-Levels. We offer lessons which are accessible for all students in the class and we create opportunities in every lesson for students to push beyond their target grades. We encourage a ‘can do’ attitude and prepare solid foundations to aid rapid progress with an awareness of how skills transfer to other subjects and the real-world. There are lots of opportunities to benefit from extra support when required. The order of the units may be slightly altered when a class is split between two or more teachers.

The Learning Journey

Key stage 4

At KS4 we aim to provide students with the best qualification route to suit their abilities and aspirations. To this end we currently offer GCSEs in all three separate sciences (Biology, Chemistry and Physics) and GCSEs in Combined Science using the AQA trilogy specification.
GCSE exam board – AQA https://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/science/gcse.

The Learning Journey

Key stage 5

The sciences at KS5 are delivered via AS and A Level Biology Chemistry and Physics. These stretch even the most able students and are the ideal base for moving on to university. All three sciences develop the students’ practical and transferable skills, making them more independent and able to move forward on their chosen path.

A Level Chemistry Overview

Exam board – OCR.

The Learning Journey

A Level Biology Overview

Exam board – OCR.

The Learning Journey

A Level Physics Overview

Exam board – OCR.

The Learning Journey

Mrs Victoria Phillips

Head of Department - Science

Tel: 01642310561 EXT: 1073

Email: vphillips@nunthorpe.co.uk

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