Physics
The Norton Knatchbull School - Kent
01233620045
Hythe Road, Ashford, TN24 0QJ
Course summary

In the first year Physics students will study: Development of Practical Skills in Physics; Foundations of Physics; Forces and Motion and Electrons; Waves and Photons. In the second year, students will study the aforementioned topics as well as the Newtonian World, Astrophysics, Fields, Particles, Radioactivity Nuclear and Medical Physics. The teaching of practical skills is integrated with the theoretical topics and they are assessed both through written papers and the Practical Endorsement.

Entry requirements

- GCSE Physics grade 7 or GCSE Combined grades Science 7-7. - A grade 6 in Mathematics is essential. - a minimum of six separately identifiable GCSE subjects at grade 6 or above, OR an average of grade 6 in the best six GCSE subjects achieved - at least a grade 5 in English

How you'll be assessed

1 Modelling Physics 37% 2 Exploring Physics 37% 3 Unified Physics 26% Non-exam assessment: Practical Endorsement Reported separately (on-going).

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionSouth East
Local AuthorityKent
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeBoys
AddressHythe Road, Ashford, TN24 0QJ