GCSE Science
GCSE SCIENCE AT UTC READING
UTC Reading offers Triple Science to all students at the start of Year 10. In triple science, Biology, Chemistry and Physics are taught as three separate GCSE’s and are awarded individual grades in each subject after two years of study. Triple scientists cover all the core concepts of the combined course in greater depth.
Students have the option of studying two GCSE Science Routes and this decision is made in conjunction with students and parents after the end of year exams at the end of Year 10. Combined Science (AQA Trilogy) covers core concepts in all three strands of Science and students gain two GCSE grades after two years of study.
Either route is an excellent gateway to Post-16 study of apprenticeships. GCSEs from both courses hold the same weight in this regard.
Topics covered
BIOLOGY
- Cell Biology
- Organisation
- Infection and Response
- Bioenergetics
- Homeostasis and Response
- Inheritance, Variation and Evolution
- Ecology
Topics covered
CHEMISTRY
- Atomic Structure and the Periodic Table
- Bonding and the Properties of Matter
- Quantitative Chemistry
- Chemical and Energy Changes
- Rate of Chemical Change
- Organic Chemistry
- Chemical Analysis
- Chemistry of the Atmosphere
- Using Resources
Topics covered
PHYSICS
- Energy
- Electricity
- Particle Model of Matter
- Atomic Structure
- Forces
- Waves
- Magnetism and Electromagnetism
- Space
EXTERNAL EXAMINING BOARD LINKS
We use AQA as our examining body for this qualification.
Students can sit the higher or foundation tiers in all of the sciences. Choice of tiers is a collaboration between teacher, student and parent/guardian.
CAREERS AND FUTURES IN THIS SUBJECT
We recognise that there is a whole world of exploration for future careers in Science.
For further information click the links below
APPLY FOR
Year 10
APPLY FOR
Year 12
Georgina Craven
Executive Director of SEND (SENCo)
Georgina is an experienced SEND leader with over thirteen years specializing in supporting neurodiverse learners and leading SEND provision. Beginning her career as an LSA, she progressed through roles including Senior LSA, Teacher of Biology, Director of SEND, and now Executive Director of SEND. A qualified teacher with a Marine Zoology degree from Newcastle University, Georgina also holds a Master’s in SEND, specialising in SEMH and Autism, alongside the National Award for SEN Coordination and accreditation as an Access Arrangements Assessor. She has contributed to SEND practice at both school and local authority level, including sitting on EHCP panels and leading school‑wide implementation of SEND technology systems. As a Therapeutic Thinking trainer, she champions inclusive, neuroaffirming practice rooted in the social model of disability and strongly believes in celebrating the strengths that neurodiversity brings to education and the wider world.
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