OCR Physics A Level is a well-established course built on many years of experience, covering the knowledge and understanding necessary to progress to STEM degrees and careers. Physics A Level is one of the most universally accepted qualifications for progression to university. The course content covers the basis of how things work, from the constituent parts of atoms out to the extent of the universe. Concepts studied are integrated with a range of practical experiments throughout each topic giving the course both an academic and practical focus. Studying Physics offers an excellent springboard for a wide variety of careers. Success in this subject is generally recognized to indicate an analytical mind, capable of original thought, with a good memory. As such, Physics students at A level or beyond are very well regarded.
Our general Sixth Form entry requirement is 5 GCSEs at grades 4 - 9. Students must achieve a high Grade 6 or above in Science / Physics at GCSE and a Grade 6 or above in Maths GCSE, due to the level of numeracy required on this course. Students who have taken foundation papers or achieved lower grades will struggle to achieve a grade at A level.
40% of marks available in written exams are for the assessment of mathematical skills There are four components that students must complete: • Modelling physics (01) - 2¼ hour paper • Exploring physics (02) - 2¼ hour paper • Unified physics (03) - 1½ hour paper • Practical endorsement in physics (04) – a non-exam assessment Paper 01 – Modelling Physics 2 hrs 15 mins written exam, 100 marks 37% of A level Paper 02 – Exploring Physics 2 hrs 15 mins written exam, 100 marks 37% of A level Paper 03 – Unified Physics 1 hr 30 mins written exam, 70 marks 26% of A level Practical Endorsement in Physics Non-exam assessment Reported separately
About Education Provider
| Region | West Midlands |
| Local Authority | Worcestershire |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Church End, Hanley Castle, Worcester, WR8 0BL |
OCR Physics A Level is a well-established course built on many years of experience, covering the knowledge and understanding necessary to progress to STEM degrees and careers. Physics A Level is one of the most universally accepted qualifications for progression to university. The course content covers the basis of how things work, from the constituent parts of atoms out to the extent of the universe. Concepts studied are integrated with a range of practical experiments throughout each topic giving the course both an academic and practical focus. Studying Physics offers an excellent springboard for a wide variety of careers. Success in this subject is generally recognized to indicate an analytical mind, capable of original thought, with a good memory. As such, Physics students at A level or beyond are very well regarded.
Our general Sixth Form entry requirement is 5 GCSEs at grades 4 - 9. Students must achieve a high Grade 6 or above in Science / Physics at GCSE and a Grade 6 or above in Maths GCSE, due to the level of numeracy required on this course. Students who have taken foundation papers or achieved lower grades will struggle to achieve a grade at A level.
40% of marks available in written exams are for the assessment of mathematical skills There are four components that students must complete: • Modelling physics (01) - 2¼ hour paper • Exploring physics (02) - 2¼ hour paper • Unified physics (03) - 1½ hour paper • Practical endorsement in physics (04) – a non-exam assessment Paper 01 – Modelling Physics 2 hrs 15 mins written exam, 100 marks 37% of A level Paper 02 – Exploring Physics 2 hrs 15 mins written exam, 100 marks 37% of A level Paper 03 – Unified Physics 1 hr 30 mins written exam, 70 marks 26% of A level Practical Endorsement in Physics Non-exam assessment Reported separately