Science at Westminster aims to inspire and foster curiosity, creativity, collaboration and communication.
The principles describing how the universe functions, and the elegant and beautiful patterns of its behaviour, provide an absorbing course of study that will challenge a pupil’s imagination and will enhance and refine powers of observation, collaboration and communication. Science teaching at Westminster has a significant practical flavour, capitalising on the well-equipped laboratories and the essential nature of science. The courses are challenging, but are very rewarding indeed; they follow features that are independent of the examination board specifications. The Robert Hooke Science Centre, in which all Science lessons are taught, has recently been refurbished and had an extra floor added, including an astronomical observatory, so is an incredible place in which to learn.
Enrichment
There are many opportunities for pupils to become involved with scientific projects beyond the formal curriculum, including the Huxley Society (the School’s Science society), a lecture series given by renowned speakers, research groups, competitions, and the writing and production of the department’s high-quality Hooke Magazine. In the Upper School there is the opportunity to take on extended project work via the Science EPQ.
Subject Combinations
If pupils are considering a Sciences / Arts combination in the Upper School (Years 12 and 13), they need to be clear about what they might want to study at university and to consider carefully whether their options really are as open as they might seem. The Head of Science is always pleased to advise on subject choices involving Sciences and their implications, including Medicine.
Sixth Form Entry
Please see individual department links below for subject-specific information and requirements.
Department Contact
Mr Charles Ullathorne
charles.ullathorne@westminster.org.uk
Teaching Staff
^ Acting Head of Department; † Housemaster; ~ Acting Housemaster
Mr Ryan Anderson (RDA)
Mr Angus Aughterson (AJA)
— UCAS Assistant; Higher Education Advisor
Mr Paul Botton (PAB)
Mr Matthew Bradshaw (MRB)
†
Mr Jack Chapman (JPC)
— Head of Chemistry
Ms Bhavna Choraria (BC)
†
Mr Ed Coward (ETAC)
— Director of Teaching and Learning
Mr Arthur Dabrowski (ARD)
— Director of Lower School
Miss Stephanie Dai (SJD)
Dr Dario Duo (DD)
Miss Gilly French (GMF)
— Review Coordinator
Dr Paul Hartley (PAH)
— Head of Biology
Ms Rino Iida (RI)
Dr Miranda Jones ( MJ)
Mr Chris Kingcombe (CMCK)
— Head of New Teacher Induction
†
Mr Rob Morgan (REM)
†
Mr Matthew Perrins (MWDP)
Dr Helen Prentice (HJP)
— Head of Physics; Head of Sausages & Sparklers
Mr Sirio Quintavalle (SWQ)
Mrs Lydia Timpson (LXT)
— Head of UCAS
Mr Albert Tremlett (AJT)
Mr Charles Ullathorne (CJRU)
— Head of Science
Prof. Kevin Walsh (KAPW)
— Astronomer-in-Residence
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