Biology
It just doesn't get any better than biology!
Extra Information
Biology Field Trip August 2011
Field Studies Council - Biology leaflet - Caterham School 11 03 24
Human Biology - AQA Specification
No subject is moving faster than Biology. With recent advances in our knowledge of genetics, the sequencing of the human genome, and a fierce world-wide debate raging over evolution, stem cell research, cloning, GM crops and many other topics – there is no greater time to be studying Biology. There is no better Department in England than the award-winning department at Caterham School.The Biology Department consists of 5 full time teachers and one lab technician. Our main objective is to enthuse the pupils to love Biology through encouraging independent thought and analysis, and extensive opportunities for practical work. The Department is superbly resourced, with all the latest practical equipment and each laboratory is equipped with a digital projector and interactive whiteboards.
Pupils learn better through doing rather than listening or watching someone else demonstrate an experiment. Our philosophy is to make the subject as hands- on as possible. This is taken to an extreme at A level - our aim is to get pupils out into the field as much as possible to experience real Biology during our 3 field trips.
Good schools Guide Award Winners
Based on A Level Results
2004 Best Independent School – boys
2005 Best Independent School – boys
2006 Best Independent School- girls
2007 Best English School – girls
2007 Best English School – boys
2009 (for 2008 exam results) – Best English Independent School – boys
2010 (for 2009 exam results) - Best English Independent School - boys
Our performance in the public exams is excellent. We offer Biology and Human Biology at A Level. We report the results as combined figures in the tables shown below.
Biology Examination Results
A Level Results
| 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
| Pupils | 36 | 36 | 34 | 20 | 35 | 35 | 34 |
| A* | 25% | ||||||
| A | 44% | 67% | 74% | 70% | 60% | 54% | 53% |
| A*-B | 100% | 94% | 94% | 95% | 86% | 80% | 79% |
| A*-C | 100% | 97% | 100% | 95% | 94% | 97% | 97% |
AS Level Results
| 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
| Pupils | 48 | 50 | 42 | 49 | 28 | 51 | 39 |
| A | 73% | 56% | 69% | 56% | 57% | 47% | 44% |
| A-B | 87% | 92% | 90% | 85% | 75% | 76% | 81% |
| A-C | 94% | 98% | 95% | 95% | 86% | 94% | 97% |
IGCSE Biology Triple Results
| 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | |
| Pupils | 38 | 24 | 36 | 18 | 19 |
| A* | 95% | 96% | 100% | 100% | 84% |
| A*-/A | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
IGCSE Double Award Science
| 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | |
| A*-A% | 59% | 69% | 74% | 63% | 59% |
| A*-C% | 99% | 99% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Biographies
Dan Quinton, MA Oxon Head of Science and Head of Biology
Dan studied Biology at St Peter's College, Oxford, specialising in Botany. After 15 years in the music business he changed careers, and is now in his 11th year teaching Biology at Caterham School. His specialist interests are Cell Biology and Evolution. Dan presents the loudest event of the school calendar 'Monsters of Rock', as well as running the Chess Club, Warhammer Club and Dungeons and Dragons club. Dan is in charge of the Moncrieff-Jones Society for Sixth Form Scientists, and lives in Beech Hanger, where his wife is Head of the Girls Boarding House.
Andrew Taylor BSc (Hons) Teacher of Biology Head of Second Year
Andrew is a University of Exeter Graduate with a BSc (Hons) degree in Biological Sciences. He has been at Caterham School teaching Biology and Junior Science since 1998. His subject interests include Ecology and Biological Statistics. Andrew is Head of Staff Development. You will see Andrew running sailing courses at a local sailing centre or taking pupils on sailing adventure holidays in the Mediterranean. He is also keen on Drama and whilst not to be seen on stage, is busy working behind the scenes as the stage manager for school productions.
Sean Hayes, BSc Teacher of Biology
Sean has taught Biology at Caterham for over 25 years, with a year at Scot's College, Sydney on exchange. Sean has coached rugby throughout his time here as well as cricket and hockey in his earlier years at Caterham. He has now gravitated to the golf course with those students who wish to do it.
Steven Marlow, MBiochem. Teacher of Biology
A graduate of New College, Oxford
Miss Aimee Henry BSc (Hons) Teacher of Biology & Assistant Head of Third Year
Aimee is a graduate of the University of Durham, with a BSc (Hons) in Biological Sciences, and she completed her PGCE at Newcastle University. She taught in a comprehensive school in the Lake District before relocating to Caterham. Aimee enjoys teaching both Biology and Human Biology at A-level and her particular subject interests are Physiology and Molecular Biology. Outside the classroom, she tutors the prospective Medical students helping them to secure university places. She is a Ballroom and Latin American dancer, and has enjoyed choreographing the School Musicals. She is also part of the D of E training team.