Physics
Skegness Academy - Lincolnshire
01754879122
Burgh Road, Skegness, PE25 2QH
Course summary

The course looks at and connects the following topics: Newtonian mechanics, energy, electricity, magnetism, photons, quantum universe, cosmology, nuclear, medical, thermal, and particle physics.

Entry requirements

Entry Requirements English GCSE – Grade 5, Mathematics GCSE- Grade 5, Science GCSE- Grade 5

How you'll be assessed

Year 1: - Forces and motion. - Foundation in Physics. - Electrons, photons, and quantum mechanics. - Practical skills in Physics. This will be assessed through two examinations: Modelling (50%) and Exploring (50%). Both examinations cover the foundations of physics, forces and motion, electrons, waves, and photons combined with practical skill questions. Year 2: - Newtonian world and astrophysics. - Particles and Medical Physics. - Practical skills in Physics. This will be assessed through three examinations: Modelling (37%), Exploring (37%), and Unified physics (26%) covering topics from Year 1 with additional studies of the Newtonian World, astrophysics, particle and medical physics combined with practical skill questions.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionEast Midlands
Local AuthorityLincolnshire
Ofsted RatingRequires improvement
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressBurgh Road, Skegness, PE25 2QH