Intent

Our science curriculum nurtures children’s natural curiosity about the world and empowers them to become confident, critical thinkers. We aim to develop pupils who question, investigate, and make sense of the phenomena around them through hands‑on exploration and meaningful scientific enquiry.

Science learning is designed to be active, inclusive, and rooted in real-life contexts so that every child can see the relevance of science in their daily lives. Pupils build secure knowledge across biology, chemistry, and physics, revisiting key ideas in increasingly sophisticated ways as they progress through school.

We place strong emphasis on developing the skills of working scientifically: observing closely, asking questions, predicting outcomes, planning fair tests, gathering and interpreting data, and communicating findings clearly. These skills are woven through all units so that children learn to think and behave like young scientists.

Our curriculum also reflects our school values. Children learn to show integrity when recording results honestly, resilience when experiments don’t go to plan, and responsibility when considering the impact of science on the environment and society. Through collaborative investigations, pupils develop teamwork, respect, and a sense of shared discovery.

Ultimately, our intent is for every child to leave primary school with:

• a secure understanding of key scientific concepts
• confidence in practical enquiry
• the ability to think critically and ask thoughtful questions
• an appreciation of how science shapes our world
• the belief that they can contribute to scientific understanding in the future