Measurements & their errors – the basic practical skills for all experimental investigation. Particles & radiation – the fundamental properties of matter, electromagnetic radiation, and quantum phenomena. Waves – knowledge of the characteristics, properties, and applications of waves including refraction, diffraction, superposition & interference. Mechanics & materials – development of an understanding of forces, energy, and momentum. Study of the bulk properties and tensile strength of materials. Electricity – development of the understanding of charge and practical circuits. Further mechanics & thermal physics – circular motion and simple harmonic motion. Thermal properties of materials, ideal gases, and molecular kinetic theory. Fields and their consequences – a key unifying idea in physics. Field theories of gravitation, electrostatics and magnetism are developed in the context of the impact on modern society. Nuclear physics – characteristics of the nucleus, unstable nuclei, and the link between energy and mass. Nuclear energy production and impact on society. Optional topic – Turning points – enables key developments in physics to be studied in depth so that students can appreciate, from a historical viewpoint, the significance of major conceptual shifts in the subject, both in terms of the understanding of the subject and in terms of its experimental basis.
Ideally grade 7 or above in Physics (as a separate science) or 7-7 (Dual Award/Combined Science) at GCSE – candidates with grade 6 or 6-6 will be considered; ideally grade 6 or above in both Maths and English GCSE.
Three written examinations at the end of Year 13. At least 15% of the written papers will assess knowledge and understanding of practical skills. 40% of the papers will assess mathematical skills. Practical endorsement – students will complete a minimum of 12 practical activities to demonstrate practical competence.
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| Region | North East |
| Local Authority | County Durham |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Prospect Place, Barnard Castle, DL12 8HH |
Measurements & their errors – the basic practical skills for all experimental investigation. Particles & radiation – the fundamental properties of matter, electromagnetic radiation, and quantum phenomena. Waves – knowledge of the characteristics, properties, and applications of waves including refraction, diffraction, superposition & interference. Mechanics & materials – development of an understanding of forces, energy, and momentum. Study of the bulk properties and tensile strength of materials. Electricity – development of the understanding of charge and practical circuits. Further mechanics & thermal physics – circular motion and simple harmonic motion. Thermal properties of materials, ideal gases, and molecular kinetic theory. Fields and their consequences – a key unifying idea in physics. Field theories of gravitation, electrostatics and magnetism are developed in the context of the impact on modern society. Nuclear physics – characteristics of the nucleus, unstable nuclei, and the link between energy and mass. Nuclear energy production and impact on society. Optional topic – Turning points – enables key developments in physics to be studied in depth so that students can appreciate, from a historical viewpoint, the significance of major conceptual shifts in the subject, both in terms of the understanding of the subject and in terms of its experimental basis.
Ideally grade 7 or above in Physics (as a separate science) or 7-7 (Dual Award/Combined Science) at GCSE – candidates with grade 6 or 6-6 will be considered; ideally grade 6 or above in both Maths and English GCSE.
Three written examinations at the end of Year 13. At least 15% of the written papers will assess knowledge and understanding of practical skills. 40% of the papers will assess mathematical skills. Practical endorsement – students will complete a minimum of 12 practical activities to demonstrate practical competence.