Biology
KS3
Key Stage 3 Biology is taught as a separate discipline within the Biology department. It is taught by subject specialists. We follow the Common Entrance syllabus which is based on the National Curriculum.
Many practical investigations are carried out so that pupils have the chance to develop essential skills: Planning and making predictions; handling laboratory apparatus safely; making accurate observations; analysing data and drawing conclusions; evaluating their practical skills.
Key Stage 3 biology
The Biology Department plays an important part in Health Education, particularly in years 7 and 8 through topics such as smoking and human reproduction.
Year 7 topics include: Classification of animals and plants; cells, tissues and organs; human reproduction; ecology and the environment.
Year 8 topics include: Adaptation and competition; food and nutrition; breathing; blood and circulation; the ear and the eye; photosynthesis and plant reproduction.
In year 9 students start their GCSE studies. Please refer to the Biology GCSE page for further details.
| Key Stage 3 teachers | |
 Mrs D.E.C. Brigden BEd, Exeter |
 Mr A.J. Deighton-Gibson BSc, Camb. College |