Year 1: Particle physics – where you will learn that there are more than just 3 particles Quantum physics – the study of matter behaving like waves and waves behaving like matter Mechanics – the fundamentals of the physics of motion Waves – how optic fibres and violins work, and how we can analyse light from stars Electricity – building on your GCSE understanding of electrical theory and finding out that we lied about a few things Materials – the physics behind the behaviour of materials In the second year: Thermal physics – understanding on a deeper level of heat, temperature and gas behaviour Simple harmonic Motion – the physics of vibration from atoms to bridges Fields – the nature of electric, gravitational and magnetic fields. Everything from Satellites to CERN, generating electricity to Black holes Nuclear physics – diving deeper into the nucleus, nuclear power, fusion and stars Capacitors – the science behind one of the most important components of electronics Optional topics: Thermal physics – understanding on a deeper level of heat, temperature and gas behaviour Simple harmonic Motion – the physics of vibration from atoms to bridges Fields – the nature of electric, gravitational and magnetic fields. Everything from Satellites to CERN, generating electricity to Black holes Nuclear physics – diving deeper into the nucleus, nuclear power, fusion and stars Capacitors – the science behind one of the most important components of electronic
We ask that students entering the Sixth Form have a minimum of 7 GCSEs or equivalent qualifications with 5 GCSEs at Grade 4 plus 2 at Grade 5 or above. You need a minimum G6-6 overall in Combined Sciences GCSE. You must have gained a minimum of a G6 in both Physics papers. If you have taken the separate Physics GCSE, you must have achieved at least a G6. In addition, you must have achieved at least a G6 in GCSE Mathematics.
All marks are gained from 3 written examinations with no coursework component. However, there are 12 practical sessions that students must carry out on a diverse range of topics. The understanding gained from these practical sessions is tested in the written examinations. The A Level will be endorsed with a Pass for this practical element.
About Education Provider
| Region | West Midlands |
| Local Authority | Worcestershire |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Station Road, Pershore, WR10 2BX |
Year 1: Particle physics – where you will learn that there are more than just 3 particles Quantum physics – the study of matter behaving like waves and waves behaving like matter Mechanics – the fundamentals of the physics of motion Waves – how optic fibres and violins work, and how we can analyse light from stars Electricity – building on your GCSE understanding of electrical theory and finding out that we lied about a few things Materials – the physics behind the behaviour of materials In the second year: Thermal physics – understanding on a deeper level of heat, temperature and gas behaviour Simple harmonic Motion – the physics of vibration from atoms to bridges Fields – the nature of electric, gravitational and magnetic fields. Everything from Satellites to CERN, generating electricity to Black holes Nuclear physics – diving deeper into the nucleus, nuclear power, fusion and stars Capacitors – the science behind one of the most important components of electronics Optional topics: Thermal physics – understanding on a deeper level of heat, temperature and gas behaviour Simple harmonic Motion – the physics of vibration from atoms to bridges Fields – the nature of electric, gravitational and magnetic fields. Everything from Satellites to CERN, generating electricity to Black holes Nuclear physics – diving deeper into the nucleus, nuclear power, fusion and stars Capacitors – the science behind one of the most important components of electronic
We ask that students entering the Sixth Form have a minimum of 7 GCSEs or equivalent qualifications with 5 GCSEs at Grade 4 plus 2 at Grade 5 or above. You need a minimum G6-6 overall in Combined Sciences GCSE. You must have gained a minimum of a G6 in both Physics papers. If you have taken the separate Physics GCSE, you must have achieved at least a G6. In addition, you must have achieved at least a G6 in GCSE Mathematics.
All marks are gained from 3 written examinations with no coursework component. However, there are 12 practical sessions that students must carry out on a diverse range of topics. The understanding gained from these practical sessions is tested in the written examinations. The A Level will be endorsed with a Pass for this practical element.