Biology

Nothing in biology makes sense except in the light of evolution

We want to equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary to navigate the world with confidence.  We build on student’s innate curiosity and develop their enthusiasm for learning with both theoretical and practical work. Our students are the scientists of the future and we strive to inspire them to greatness.

Biology Curriculum Overview

Key Stage 3

Long-term plans:

• Year 7 – Long Term Plan – Biology
• Year 8 – Long Term Plan – Biology
• Year 9 – Long Term Plan – Biology

Key Stage 4

GCSE: Biology

Students will follow the AQA GCSE in Biology

This course promotes learning across a variety of experiences and through various processes, tools, techniques, materials and resources to generate different kinds of evidence of working and outcomes.

What will I study?

• Cell biology
• Organisation
• Infection and response
• Bioenergetics
• Homeostasis and response
• Inheritance, variation and evolution
• Ecology
• Key ideas

Long-term plans

• Year 10 – Long Term Plan – Biology
• Year 11 – Long Term Plan – Biology

Key Stage 5

AS Level: Biology

Year 12 students will follow the AQA AS Biology specification

A2 Level Biology

Year 13 students will follow the AQA A2 in Biology specification

What will I study?

• Cell biology
• Organisation
• Infection and response
• Bioenergetics
• Homeostasis and response
• Inheritance, variation and evolution
• Ecology
• Key ideas

Long-term plans

• Year 12 – Long Term Plan – Biology (Teacher one)
• Year 12 – Long Term Plan – Biology (Teacher two)
• Year 12 – Long Term Plan – Applied Biology (Teacher one)
• Year 12 – Long Term Plan – Applied Biology (Teacher two)
• Year 13 – Long Term Plan – Biology (Teacher one)
• Year 13 – Long Term Plan – Biology (Teacher two)
• Year 13 – Long Term Plan – Applied Biology (Teacher one)
• Year 13 – Long Term Plan – Applied Biology (Teacher two)