The Science Department occupies its own building with 6 teaching laboratories, two technician areas, three storage rooms and a resources area.

The Staff

Rohini Chohan - Chemistry - Head of Science

Duncan Ellerington - Physics - BSc (Hons,), BA (Hons), MA (RCA), PGCE, read Mining Engineering at the University of Cardiff and Fine Art up to postgraduate level at the Royal College of Art. He is also Director of Studies.

Gareth Came - Physics

Nick Lockhart - Biology - BSc (Hons) MSc PGCE read Botany at London University and his MSc at Birmingham University in Radio Biology and Medical Physics. He has over 25 years teaching experience, including many years as a Boarding House Tutor. He is also Master in charge of sailing, and has coached rugby at several levels for many years.

Helen Tresidder - Biology -  BSc (Hons) read Botany and Zoology at King's College, University of London. Now Deputy Head, she was formerly Head of Biology and Housemistress of St. Martin's House.

Peter Wharton - Chemistry - MA (Oxon) PGCE read Chemistry at the University of Oxford. He has nearly 30 years teaching experience in a variety of Public Schools. Apart from being an enthusiastic Chemist, he plays Bridge and Chess, and is a keen theatre- and cinema-goer.

The Curriculum

An exciting Spotlight Science course is followed for the first two years. This is a balanced, integrated science programme.

In Year 9 the separate sciences of Chemistry, Biology and Physics are followed.

At Key Stage 4 the pupils choose the separate sciences from the six blocks. Pupils are entered for the AQA GCSE separate sciences.

At A level all three sciences are offered, plus the opportunity to take any of the three to A/S level in the Lower 6th. The Edexcel board is used for Physics and Biology and OCR is used for Chemistry. All examinations are modular.

Our textbooks are regularly renewed, and every pupil is issued with relevant texts, as well as support material throughout their courses. Expectations are high, both in terms of behaviour and learning, and pupil achievement is significantly above the National average.

Outside the Classroom

As well as the curriculum, we run a BAYS club, Young Engineers and CREST awards scheme. We believe that it is important for our pupils to see science outside the school, so we organise trips such as the Royal Institution Christmas Lectures, Pfizer's and the University of Kent at Canterbury.