Science – curriculum information

Our vision is to inspire the next generation of Scientists through an exciting and stimulating Science curriculum!

Our aim is to ensure that all children build a core body of scientific knowledge, vocabulary and skills so that they may understand and apply science in everyday life.

We provide meaningful hands-on experiences, rooted in inquiry-based learning so that our pupils develop a sense of excitement and curiosity about science within the world in which we live.”

What do pupils at Adelaide think about our science curriculum –

“I like learning all about the world and how things work.”

“I love it when we have science all week and we do lots of experiments!”

“It really makes your brain think, about how the plants and trees grow.”

“We do lots of science and I really like doing experiments with my friends.”

‘There is a very strong focus on checking on how well different groups of pupils are learning, so that any falling behind can be immediately helped to make better progress’…

OFSTED comments

‘Teaching and learning are consistently good. As a result most pupils make good progress in reading, writing and mathematics from often significantly below-average starting points’…

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‘Children make a good start in the early years because of good teaching’…

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‘Pupils feel very safe in school because of the school’s rigorous approach to keeping them safe’…

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‘Leaders leave no stone unturned to ensure that the very diverse school population is treated equally and that there is a relentless focus on driving up pupil performance’…

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‘The excellent relationships between teachers and their pupils ensure lessons are purposeful and enjoyable’…

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‘Parents are overwhelmingly supportive, commenting very positively on the school’s many strong features’…

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‘Pupils contribute significantly to the successes of the school through their outstanding behaviour and readiness to learn’…

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‘The range of enrichment activities the school provides is excellent and contributes a great deal to pupils’ learning’…

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‘Staff morale is high, team spirit is very strong, and all are committed to continued improvement. This helps to explain why the school is continuing to improve’…

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‘The harmonious relationships among all groups, from a wide variety of backgrounds, are a strength of the school’…

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‘The highly successful promotion of pupils’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural development is at the heart of the school’s work’…

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