A-level Physics is an exploration into the world about us that builds on the interest and skills developed during the GCSE course. The AS course comprises the first half of the full A level. It provides a smooth progression from GCSE and largely develops topics already familiar to students, but pushes these ideas further and in new directions. We also venture into the field of Particle Physics, studying completely new ideas and touching gently on the weirdness of the quantum realm. The remaining material in the A level course deals with a variety of unfamiliar and powerful ideas which increasingly look at the universe at its most fundamental level. There is some choice of study in the final section of the course that allows students to tailor their learning towards their intended career or areas of personal interest.
- B or above at GCSE - Cranbrook School currently requires at least a grade 4 at GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English.
AS Physics (studied in Year 12): Particles and Radiation, Mechanics and Materials, Waves Electricity. Additional material for A level Physics (studied in Year 13): Fields Further Mechanics, Thermal Physics, Nuclear Physics, plus an optional topic chosen from: Astrophysics; Medical Physics; Engineering Physics; Electronics; or Turning Points in Physics.
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Kent |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Waterloo Road, Cranbrook, TN17 3JD |
A-level Physics is an exploration into the world about us that builds on the interest and skills developed during the GCSE course. The AS course comprises the first half of the full A level. It provides a smooth progression from GCSE and largely develops topics already familiar to students, but pushes these ideas further and in new directions. We also venture into the field of Particle Physics, studying completely new ideas and touching gently on the weirdness of the quantum realm. The remaining material in the A level course deals with a variety of unfamiliar and powerful ideas which increasingly look at the universe at its most fundamental level. There is some choice of study in the final section of the course that allows students to tailor their learning towards their intended career or areas of personal interest.
- B or above at GCSE - Cranbrook School currently requires at least a grade 4 at GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English.
AS Physics (studied in Year 12): Particles and Radiation, Mechanics and Materials, Waves Electricity. Additional material for A level Physics (studied in Year 13): Fields Further Mechanics, Thermal Physics, Nuclear Physics, plus an optional topic chosen from: Astrophysics; Medical Physics; Engineering Physics; Electronics; or Turning Points in Physics.