Mission Statement

 

As a Science College we will

  • achieve the highest standards of teaching and learning for the benefit of all our students;

  • provide a lead through transforming teaching and learning in Science and Mathematics so that continuous improvement in performance applies across the school community;

  • share our resources, skills and achievements with other schools and the wider community;

  • give our students the confidence to enjoy the possibilities offered by science and mathematics post-16;

  •  provide a school culture which is enterprising, innovative, scientific, technological and vocational.

Our Specialist School status has given us a wide range of opportunities to enhance the learning experiences of our students and to work with members of the community. Examples of some of these are outlined below:

Maths

  • Introduction of modular Maths GCSE helping to raise achievement at GCSE.

  • Extension classes for Y9 pupils - high ability pupils (10% of year group) work on level 8 material.

  • Interactive whiteboards extensively used in all Maths rooms e.g. Bounceback software with Y7 pupils.

  • Y10 pupils are mentoring a selection of Y7 pupils with particular focus on numeracy skills.

  • After school revision sessions held for Y11 pupils.

  • Maths computer suite used to support learning activities with all pupils.

  • Diagnostic assessment throughout KS3 and KS4 to inform pupil tracking and identification of under/over achievers.

  • Enrichment classes held at MBS for gifted Y8 Mathematicians from our school and The Priory.

  • Member of MBS Maths staff works with Y6 students in local Primary Schools - Y6 pupils have also visited the Maths department here.

Science

  • Modular Science GCSE course has raised pupil motivation and improved GCSE Science results.

  • Applied Science vocational GCSE course has been introduced.

  • GCSE Astronomy offered to all Y10 and Y11 pupils - after school lessons.

  • GCSE revision classes for all Y11 pupils.

  • CASE lessons delivered to all Y7 pupils (helps to develop thinking skills).

  • Use of data and targets to track pupil progress in KS3 and KS4 has had a significant motivational effect.

  • Use of computer suite for internet research, use of commercial modelling software.

  • Use of data projectors in all labs for sharing lesson objectives, starter and plenary activities, power point presentations, etc.

  • Sharing of good practice via school network.

  • Science Week activities held for all pupils.

  • Member of Science staff works with local Primary School pupils who have also had Science lessons in MBS labs.