About our Science specialism

As a Science Academy we use our specialist status to create a challenging environment which raises standards of achievement and the quality of teaching and learning in science for all students, leading to whole school improvement in performance. As a Science Academy, we are now recognised as:

* building on proven strengths to establish our school as a centre of excellence in Science

* breaking new ground in the teaching and learning of Science

* using ICT imaginatively to enhance teaching and learning

* using, developing and sharing best practice techniques for raising educational standards

* offering a wide variety of vocational and academic routes for pupils of all abilities, equipping them with relevant skills for the world of work

* actively involved in initial teacher training

* offering pupils enriched opportunities

* being involved in national initiatives and competitions to motivate, enthuse and excite pupils

* having an enterprise and international focus to work wherever possible

* being active partners in a learning community, working closely with our family of schools and the wider community, sharing resources with them

* supported by science-based industry and higher education