At Bletchingley, we aim to develop a sense of excitement and curiosity about natural phenomena and an understanding of how the scientific community contributes to our past, present, and future. We want pupils to develop a complex knowledge of Biology, Chemistry, and Physics, while recognizing how new knowledge and skills are fundamental to solving arising global challenges.

Through inclusive and meaningful lessons, children build knowledge across six key areas—Plants, Animals, Living things and habitats, Materials, Energy and Forces, and Earth and Space—while developing the ability to ask perceptive questions and analyse evidence. They explore the "hows" and "whys" of the world around them, encouraging them to think critically, challenge misconceptions, and develop a strong "scientific literacy" through specialist vocabulary.

Our curriculum is designed to be a progressive spiral, using Kapow’s Primary Science scheme to ensure essential knowledge and skills are revisited with increasing complexity. Following best practice, we integrate "working scientifically" skills directly into conceptual learning, providing frequent opportunities for practical activities and full investigations. Each year group also engages in an exploratory "Making Connections" unit that links prior learning to STEM discovery, bringing science to life through real-world "Science in Action".

We encourage children to communicate their findings confidently and make clear associations between their science learning and their lives outside the classroom. By the end of their time with us, our pupils are confident, curious scientists who are equipped with the requisite skills and knowledge to succeed in Key Stage 3 and are empowered to meaningfully question and explore the phenomena of the world around them.

WHAT OUR PUPILS SAY

Year One: "I liked drawing around people and showing where our different body parts are!"

Year Two: "We had fun learning about animals and the habitats that they live in."

Year Three: "Science is fun- I enjoyed the experiments with magnets and friction."

Year Four: "I enjoy doing experiments and testing to see if our predictions are right or not."

Year Five: "Doing experiments is always fun. I like technology in science, and looking at light and transparency."

Year Six: "I enjoy experimenting, finding new things and analysing the results to see what they show."