Physics is a fundamental subject that drives our technology-rich society. The department’s aim is to reflect this energy in our teaching. The department aims to build on the academic excellence of the past, constantly enhance the use of up-to-date teaching methods and employ quality resources to engage pupils and help them achieve to their highest potential. We will provide a coherent educational experience for our pupils which will enable them to acquire sufficient knowledge and understanding to become confident citizens in a technologically-driven world, able to take or develop an informed interest and opinion in matters of scientific importance. Most importantly, we wish to develop in our pupils: • A sense of wonder in, and awe of, the natural world. • An appreciation of the explanatory and predictive power of science. • An enjoyment and satisfaction in solving problems using scientific techniques, including practical investigations. • An understanding of some applications of science, of the work of scientists, and how science works. • The ability to learn independently, to locate and use relevant information themselves and to develop a desire to read outside the curriculum. • The ability to communicate their work, both in writing and by other methods.
A Minimum of 6 GCSEs at Grade 5 or above to include English and Mathematics. At least a Grade 6 is obtained in the subjects the student would like to study in the Sixth Form. International students will be asked to sit a test in English and Mathematics.
At A level we follow the AQA syllabus. The Lower Sixth course consists of topics in particles, mechanics, waves and electricity, and the Upper Sixth course comprises further mechanics, thermal physics, fields and nuclear physics, plus an optional topic, usually Astrophysics but this depends on the wishes of the particular cohort. AS exams are no longer taken in the linear A levels, so all the assessment is at the end of the two-year course.
About Education Provider
| Region | South West |
| Local Authority | Plymouth |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Day £16,824 - £19,929; Boarding £27,531 - £39,330 |
| Sixth Form Fee | Unknown |
| Address | Ford Park, Plymouth, PL4 6RN |
Physics is a fundamental subject that drives our technology-rich society. The department’s aim is to reflect this energy in our teaching. The department aims to build on the academic excellence of the past, constantly enhance the use of up-to-date teaching methods and employ quality resources to engage pupils and help them achieve to their highest potential. We will provide a coherent educational experience for our pupils which will enable them to acquire sufficient knowledge and understanding to become confident citizens in a technologically-driven world, able to take or develop an informed interest and opinion in matters of scientific importance. Most importantly, we wish to develop in our pupils: • A sense of wonder in, and awe of, the natural world. • An appreciation of the explanatory and predictive power of science. • An enjoyment and satisfaction in solving problems using scientific techniques, including practical investigations. • An understanding of some applications of science, of the work of scientists, and how science works. • The ability to learn independently, to locate and use relevant information themselves and to develop a desire to read outside the curriculum. • The ability to communicate their work, both in writing and by other methods.
A Minimum of 6 GCSEs at Grade 5 or above to include English and Mathematics. At least a Grade 6 is obtained in the subjects the student would like to study in the Sixth Form. International students will be asked to sit a test in English and Mathematics.
At A level we follow the AQA syllabus. The Lower Sixth course consists of topics in particles, mechanics, waves and electricity, and the Upper Sixth course comprises further mechanics, thermal physics, fields and nuclear physics, plus an optional topic, usually Astrophysics but this depends on the wishes of the particular cohort. AS exams are no longer taken in the linear A levels, so all the assessment is at the end of the two-year course.