Physics
Higham Lane School - Warwickshire
02476757000
Shanklin Drive, Nuneaton, CV10 0BJ
Course summary

Physics makes the world go round, literally! Physics is the basis of how the world works. Without a basic knowledge of Physics how do you expect to build a house? Wire a plug? Fix a leaky tap? Learn how to drive? Play and study sport? A good grounding in Physics will set you up for any subject that you wish to study or any career that you are thinking of pursuing. Understanding how things work is fundamental to any job and being able to transfer the abstract thinking skills which you will develop in Physics are very desirable in the working world. The ability to think outside of the box as they say!

Entry requirements

- 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 in different subjects. We strongly recommend that this includes a minimum GCSE grade 4 in English Language and Mathematics. - Grade 6 required at GCSE in Physics or Combined Science. - Grade 6 in Mathematics.

How you'll be assessed

A-level 3 x 2 hour exams: • Paper 1: 85 marks – 60 marks of short and long questions and 25 multiple choice questions on sections 1-5 and 6.1 (Periodic motion). • Paper 2 – 85 marks – 60 marks of short and long questions and 25 multiple choice questions on sections 6.2 (Thermal Physics) 7 and 8. (Assumed knowledge from 1- 6.1). • Paper 3 – 80 marks Section A: Compulsory section: Practical skills and data analysis. Section B: Students entered for one of the optional topics 9-13.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionWest Midlands
Local AuthorityWarwickshire
Ofsted RatingOutstanding
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressShanklin Drive, Nuneaton, CV10 0BJ