At Ian Ramsey Church of England Academy, our Science curriculum reflects our commitment to Ambition for All by ensuring every pupil develops the core knowledge, skills and confidence to succeed in science and beyond. Through a carefully sequenced curriculum, pupils build secure understanding across Biology, Chemistry and Physics, revisiting key concepts over time to deepen learning and prepare for GCSE success. Rooted in our Christian ethos, we nurture curiosity, critical thinking and a sense of responsibility, encouraging pupils to explore the world with wonder, integrity and ambition so they can flourish and contribute positively to their communities and the wider world.
| Principle | Focus |
| Ambition for All | High challenge and support for every pupil |
| Powerful Core Knowledge | Secure scientific understanding and vocabulary |
| Thinking Scientifically | Investigation, analysis and problem-solving |
| Cumulative Learning | Knowledge built and revisited over time |
| Purposeful Practical Work | Developing confidence and scientific skills |
| Scientific Literacy & Numeracy | Using scientific language, maths and evidence |
| Character & Responsibility | Applying science with integrity and respect |
DEEP Curriculum Overview
We have organised our lower school DEEP curriculum designed in a spiral curriculum so that, each year, key concepts are revisited and built up on to support pupils’ learning in biology, chemistry and physics.
In upper school, our DEEP curriculum provides time for pupils to develop their scientific understanding and add to the earlier foundations with frequent opportunities to review and consolidate important concepts. All pupils study the Combined Science course, with the opportunity for pupils to study Separate Sciences option at GCSE.