Science
Head of Science: Miss V. Cook
Email: cookv@hattonacademy.org.uk
Lead Teacher for Applied Science and Health & Social Care: Ms L. Hughes
Email: hughesl@hattonacademy.org.uk
Curriculum Map
Please find our Science Curriculum Map, supported by our Student Learning Journeys below:
Please find our Health & Social Care Curriculum Map, supported by our Student Learning Journeys, below:
Assessment Information
KS4
Combined Science GCSE
Exam Board: Edexcel
Assessment: 6 written examinations assessed at foundation/higher tier. The qualification is worth two GCSEs. Calculators may be used for all papers.
- Papers 1 & 2: Biology; 1 hours 10 minutes each; 60 marks each (worth 16.7% each)
- Papers 3 & 4: Chemistry; 1 hours 10 minutes each; 60 marks each (worth 16.7% each)
- Papers 5 & 6: Physics; 1 hours 10 minutes each; 60 marks each (worth 16.7% each)
Separate Science: Biology, Chemistry & Physics GCSE
Exam Board: Edexcel - Biology, Chemistry & Physics
Assessment: 6 written examinations assessed at higher tier. These qualifications are worth three GCSEs. Calculators may be used for all papers.
- Papers 1 & 2: Biology; 1 hours 45 minutes each; 100 marks each (worth 50% each)
- Papers 3 & 4: Chemistry; 1 hours 45 minutes each; 100 marks each (worth 50% each)
- Papers 5 & 6: Physics; 1 hours 45 minutes each; 100 marks each (worth 50% each)
Revision Guide: Biology; Chemistry; Physics
Health and Social Care BTEC
Exam board: Pearson
Assessment: 2 internal coursework units and 1 written examination.
- Coursework Unit 1: Human Lifespan Development (worth 30%)
- Coursework Unit 2: H&SC Services and Values (worth 30%)
- Paper 1: Health and Wellbeing; 2 hours; 60 marks (worth 40%)
Key Stage 5
Biology A Level
Exam Board: AQA
Assessment: 3 written examinations. Practical endorsement awarded as a separate qualification.
- Paper 1: 2 hours; 91 marks (worth 35%)
- Paper 2: 2 hours; 91 marks (worth 35%)
- Paper 3: 2 hours; 78 marks (worth 30%)
Chemistry A Level
Exam Board: OCR
Assessment: 3 written examinations. Practical endorsement awarded as a separate qualification.
- Paper 1: 2 hours 15 minutes; 100 marks (worth 37%)
- Paper 2: 2 hours 15 minutes; 100 marks (worth 37%)
- Paper 3: 2 hours 15 minutes; 70 marks (worth 26%)
Physics A Level
Exam Board: AQA
Assessment: 3 written examinations. Practical endorsement awarded as a separate qualification.
- Paper 1: 2 hours; 85 marks (worth 34%)
- Paper 2: 2 hours; 85 marks (worth 34%)
- Paper 3: 2 hours; 80 marks (worth 32%)
Applied Science BTEC
Exam Board: Edexcel
Assessment: Unit 1 (25%) – External examination – 3 papers covering Biology, Chemistry and Physics taken in May of Yr12. Unit 8 (17%) – Coursework – completed between January and July of Yr13. Unit 3 (33%) – External examination – 1 paper based on a practical examination taken in January of Yr13. Unit 2 (25%) – Coursework – completed between January and May of Yr13.
Revision Guide: click here
Health and Social Care BTEC
Exam Board: Pearsons click here
Assessment: Unit 1 and 2 (exam) – 1 paper each no tiers. Unit 5 and 14 (coursework). Weighting: unit 1 = 25%, unit 2 = 33%, unit 5 = 25% and unit 14 = 16%.
Revision Guide: click here