Physics is crucial to understanding the world around us. It challenges our imaginations with concepts like relativity and string theory, and leads to great discoveries, like computers and lasers, that lead to technologies which change our lives—from healing joints, to curing cancer and developing sustainable energy solutions. Physics encompasses the study of the universe from the largest galaxies to the smallest subatomic particles. Moreover, it’s the basis of many other sciences, including chemistry, oceanography, seismology, and astronomy (and can be applied to biology or medical science). Physics asks and answers questions covering the whole range from the sub-atomically tiny to the mind bogglingly big!
The standard entry requirement for students entering Sixth Form is 6 GCSEs at grade 5 or above with a grade 7 or above in the subjects they wish to pursue at A Level. Students studying subjects such as Psychology and Business Studies that have not been studied previously, should show proficiency in similar subjects. Entry is at the discretion of the Headmaster. You need to be curious about the way things work and to have the ability to understand and apply the underlying principles to further investigation. You need practical dexterity, good powers of observation and accuracy in recording results. You will need to have obtained a good grade at GCSE in Combined Science and in Mathematics. You do not have to be studying GCSE Physics.
Examinations will be set in June of each year. Practical work forms an important part of any science course and you will be given plenty of opportunities to develop your practical skills. Assessment of practical skills will take place in a data analysis section of Paper 3. Pupils will also be expected to submit a portfolio of 12 practicals carried out during the course.
About Education Provider
| Region | South West |
| Local Authority | Dorset |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Day £7,497 - £18,186; Boarding £20,184 - £32,790 |
| Sixth Form Fee | Unknown |
| Address | Sherborne, DT9 6EN |
Physics is crucial to understanding the world around us. It challenges our imaginations with concepts like relativity and string theory, and leads to great discoveries, like computers and lasers, that lead to technologies which change our lives—from healing joints, to curing cancer and developing sustainable energy solutions. Physics encompasses the study of the universe from the largest galaxies to the smallest subatomic particles. Moreover, it’s the basis of many other sciences, including chemistry, oceanography, seismology, and astronomy (and can be applied to biology or medical science). Physics asks and answers questions covering the whole range from the sub-atomically tiny to the mind bogglingly big!
The standard entry requirement for students entering Sixth Form is 6 GCSEs at grade 5 or above with a grade 7 or above in the subjects they wish to pursue at A Level. Students studying subjects such as Psychology and Business Studies that have not been studied previously, should show proficiency in similar subjects. Entry is at the discretion of the Headmaster. You need to be curious about the way things work and to have the ability to understand and apply the underlying principles to further investigation. You need practical dexterity, good powers of observation and accuracy in recording results. You will need to have obtained a good grade at GCSE in Combined Science and in Mathematics. You do not have to be studying GCSE Physics.
Examinations will be set in June of each year. Practical work forms an important part of any science course and you will be given plenty of opportunities to develop your practical skills. Assessment of practical skills will take place in a data analysis section of Paper 3. Pupils will also be expected to submit a portfolio of 12 practicals carried out during the course.