Science is an exciting and dynamic learning experience, particularly for our younger students, many of whom enter a specialist science laboratory for the first time. Science club for members of Year 7 is designed to enrich the students’ understanding of science and links school science with everyday life, while Science Week celebrates events nationwide.

All students at Greenshaw study science from Years 7 through to Year 11. In all years, students have the opportunity to learn through a variety of methods, whether this be practical experiments or class discussions.

In Year 10 and 11, all students complete combined science or triple science using the AQA trilogy specification:

• Combined Science – chemistry, biology, physics (compulsory, unless studying triple science) – two GCSE grades.
• Triple Science – chemistry, biology, physics – three GCSE grades.

At post-16, students can choose to follow either A Level Biology, A Level Chemistry or A Level Physics using the OCR A specification. During A Level studies, students participate in enrichment and extension activities, developing their understanding and skill within science. In common with other departments, the science team connects with universities, organising speakers to visit Greenshaw and talks and activities at universities. Both Year 12 and Year 13 students are encouraged to attend numerous university summer schemes and lectures. Throughout the year, students represent the school in science competitions, such as Salter’s Top of the Bench competition.