From the very small to the very large, Physics underpins life as we know it and every way that can and will change in the future. Physics underpins developments and huge discoveries and the skills you would develop as part of A-level Physics will allow you to be part of this.
You must have achieved 5 passes including mathematics and English, where a pass is defined as GCSE 9-4 and pass or better at level 2 BTEC. GCSE Physics and either Biology or Chemistry (Separate Sciences): Grade 6 or GCSE Combined Sciences 6/6
There are three 2-hour exams taken at the end of Y13. Paper 1 - Measurements and errors, Particles and radiation, Waves, Mechanics and Materials, electricity and Periodic motion. 2hr written paper (85 marks) (34% of the A level) Paper 2 - Thermal Physics, Fields and their Consequences and Nuclear Physics. 2hr written paper (85 marks) (34% of A level) Paper 3 - Section A: Compulsory Practical skills and data analysis. Section B: Optional unit - 2hr written papers (80 marks) (32% of the A level) There is also a Practical Skills Endorsement certificate which is graded as a pass or fail based on your ability to carry out 12 required practical independently during the 2 years.
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| Region | East Midlands |
| Local Authority | Nottinghamshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Valley Road, Worksop, S81 7EN |
From the very small to the very large, Physics underpins life as we know it and every way that can and will change in the future. Physics underpins developments and huge discoveries and the skills you would develop as part of A-level Physics will allow you to be part of this.
You must have achieved 5 passes including mathematics and English, where a pass is defined as GCSE 9-4 and pass or better at level 2 BTEC. GCSE Physics and either Biology or Chemistry (Separate Sciences): Grade 6 or GCSE Combined Sciences 6/6
There are three 2-hour exams taken at the end of Y13. Paper 1 - Measurements and errors, Particles and radiation, Waves, Mechanics and Materials, electricity and Periodic motion. 2hr written paper (85 marks) (34% of the A level) Paper 2 - Thermal Physics, Fields and their Consequences and Nuclear Physics. 2hr written paper (85 marks) (34% of A level) Paper 3 - Section A: Compulsory Practical skills and data analysis. Section B: Optional unit - 2hr written papers (80 marks) (32% of the A level) There is also a Practical Skills Endorsement certificate which is graded as a pass or fail based on your ability to carry out 12 required practical independently during the 2 years.
