At our school, we believe that science should inspire curiosity, wonder and a lifelong love of learning about the world around us. Through the White Rose Science Scheme, we provide a curriculum that develops children's understanding of biology, chemistry and physics, whilst fostering the skills needed to work and think scientifically.

Our aim is for all children to become confident scientists who ask questions, investigate ideas, make predictions and draw conclusions using evidence. We encourage children to think critically, communicate their ideas clearly and develop a deep understanding of scientific concepts through practical experiences and enquiry-based learning.

We strive to ensure that all pupils, including those with SEND and EAL, can access and achieve in science. Through carefully planned progression, children build upon prior learning and develop a secure understanding of key concepts, enabling them to make connections across their learning and understand the importance of science in everyday life.

Through our science curriculum, we aim to:

• Develop children's natural curiosity and sense of wonder.
• Build secure scientific knowledge and understanding.
• Teach children how to work scientifically through enquiry and investigation.
• Develop confidence in using scientific vocabulary and communicating ideas.
• Foster resilience, independence and problem-solving skills.

Science is taught through the White Rose Science Scheme, which provides a clear sequence of learning and ensures progression in both scientific knowledge and enquiry skills throughout the school.

Lessons are carefully planned to revisit prior learning, introduce new concepts and provide opportunities for practical investigation. Children learn through a combination of direct teaching, discussion, exploration and hands-on experiences that deepen their understanding of scientific concepts.

Our teaching focuses on:

• Developing substantive knowledge in biology, chemistry and physics.
• Building children's understanding of working scientifically, including observing, questioning, predicting, testing, measuring, recording and evaluating.
• Providing regular practical investigations and enquiry opportunities.
• Teaching and embedding ambitious scientific vocabulary.
• Making meaningful links with other curriculum areas where appropriate.
• Using adaptive teaching strategies to ensure all pupils can access and succeed within the curriculum.
• Encouraging children to think independently, ask questions and investigate their own ideas.
• Using assessment to identify misconceptions, inform teaching and support progression.

Children are given opportunities to learn both inside and outside the classroom, including practical investigations, environmental studies and real-world scientific experiences. Through these opportunities, they develop confidence in using equipment, collecting evidence and explaining their findings using scientific language. 

The impact of our science curriculum is demonstrated through children who are engaged, curious and enthusiastic about science. They develop a secure body of scientific knowledge alongside the skills needed to think and work scientifically.

As children progress through the school, they are able to:

• Ask thoughtful questions and investigate scientific ideas with increasing independence.
• Use scientific vocabulary accurately and confidently.
• Apply their knowledge to explain phenomena and solve problems.
• Collect, interpret and evaluate evidence effectively.
• Make connections between scientific concepts and real-life situations.
• Demonstrate resilience when investigating and analysing results.

Our statutory assessments for Science reflect our strong practice: 

• Expected+ in Year 6 (2026) - 90%  - Above the National Average

This is an improvement on the previous year’s outcomes.

By the time children leave our school, they have developed a strong foundation of scientific knowledge, a curiosity about the world around them and the confidence to continue their scientific learning in the next stage of their education and beyond. They are equipped with the skills to think critically, question thoughtfully and engage positively with the challenges and opportunities of the future.