At Key Stage 3 classes are taught in tutor groups and are allocated one science teacher to deliver the science curriculum for that year group. Our students follow the UK National Curriculum. Each student is given worksheets and a textbook that covers both the practical and theoretical aspects of the course. This enables them to work through the curriculum in a practical manner and allows them to take advantage of the excellent facilities available at JESS. 

In Year 7 and Year 8, students are tested with SAT style questions after completion of each two topics and a lesson of review and reflection of performance is completed. Students are encouraged to identify successful skills and those that need more work so that targets can be set.

In Year 9 the tests are taken after each topic is completed before a review and reflection lesson is conducted.