Chorlton High School - Spotlight on Science

SPOTLIGHT on SCIENCE

Outstanding Results Rich Learning Opportunities World Class Science Destinations

Chorlton High School

GOLD SCIENCE MARK WINNER Chorlton High School holds the prestigious GOLD Science Mark, in recognition of the excellent work undertaken by our science department.

Science Mark was created by STEM Learning to recognise and celebrate best practice in science departments across the UK. Schools and colleges receive the Science Mark when they can show that they are delivering inspiring lessons for students and demonstrate their department’s commitment to high quality science education.

Chorlton High School Recognised for excellence in science teaching.

GOLD SCIENCE MARK WINNER “We are delighted to congratulate Chorlton High School on receiving the GOLD Science Mark. Being awarded Science Mark is such a prestigious achievement because the assessment process is so rigorous, ensuring the programme is a true hallmark of quality science teaching. Each school and college who receives Science Mark has demonstrated a real and ongoing commitment to excellent science education in their school.

Chorlton High School is a great example of this.�

Adam Little Professional Development Leader at STEM Learning

Chorlton High School Recognised for excellence in science teaching.

OUTSTANDING RESULTS • •

Our GCSE are significantly higher that national average.

We enter significantly more students for Triple Science that the national average - with means that our students are able to study GCSE Biology, GCSE Chemistry and GCSE Physics.

What makes Science special at Chorlton High School?

GCSE grades significantly higher at Grade 7+ when compared to the National Average.

GCSE grades significantly higher at Grade 5+ when compared to the National Average.

OUTSTANDING RESULTS “This is obviously a highly performing department. The evidence shows that pupils are making and exceeding progress above national expectations.”

Science Mark Gold Assessment Team

What makes Science special at Chorlton High School?

HOW WE LEARN “Pupils experience rich learning opportunities because of links with other departments and the science community, as well as collaborations within the academy trust. Strategies are put in place to encourage high standards and ultimately develop skills for employment.�

Science Mark Gold Assessment Team

What makes Science special at Chorlton High School?

HOW WE LEARN Our teachers go out of their way to create experiences that enable us to see science up close; for example having the opportunity to visit a planetarium in our own school.

What makes Science special at Chorlton High School?

HOW WE LEARN Being active explorers in learning ; for example by connecting to higher education institutions we are able us to use natural science artefacts to explore classification, just like Darwin!

What makes Science special at Chorlton High School?

HOW WE LEARN By having regular visitors that bring our curriculum to life ; for example with ‘Doctor Live’ as we look inside our own bodies.

What makes Science special at Chorlton High School?

HOW WE LEARN Using ‘hands on learning’; for example to explore environmental science.

What makes Science special at Chorlton High School?

HOW WE LEARN Active engagement with scientific issues and debates; for example, changing the world with our knowledge of environmental science and our activism.

What makes Science special at Chorlton High School?

HOW WE LEARN Having opportunities to go on trips that enable us to extend our knowledge; for example undertaking field work on a marine biology trip.

What makes Science special at Chorlton High School?

HOW WE LEARN Having the chance to question and hear from scientists working in different areas during our annual STEMFest; for example discussing recent developments in space research with Brian Cox.

What makes Science special at Chorlton High School?

AMBITIOUS DEPARTMENT “A lively, hard working and vibrant Science department where the learning and engagement of your pupils are paramount. The science team is clearly very strong, and you ensure that pupils no matter what their starting point, are able to progress. You also show that you do not rest on this, and look to progress. You also show that you do not rest on this, and look to continually evaluate and improve what you do.�

Science Mark Gold Assessment Team

Chorlton High School Recognised for excellence in science teaching.

“The curriculum is innovative and provides exceptional opportunities for memorable experiences and success.�

Ofsted

What makes Science special at Chorlton High School?

WORLD CLASS DESTINATIONS The Science education at Chorlton High School has opened up opportunities for college, university and apprenticeships for students.

Many students have continued onto University places including Medicine, dentistry and pharmacy in addition to the study of dedicated Science degrees.

Some of the notable ‘science’ pathways that ex students have taken include:

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Reading Natural Sciences at Fitzwilliam College, Cambridge.

Reading Civil Engineering at Oxford.

Reading physics at Imperial College, London.

What makes Science special at Chorlton High School?

OUTSTANDING RESULTS “The opportunities that I had at Chorlton High School gave me the confidence to progress to College and University...” “...I was given the experiences to develop my skills and self belief and to expect that I would get the best out of life.”

Alumni Chorlton High School

What makes Science special at Chorlton High School?

ACADEMIC RIGOUR with CREATIVE FLAIR

Chorlton High School