Course information
Physics
Birkenhead School - Wirral
01516524014
58 Beresford Road, Oxton, Prenton, CH43 2JD
Course summary

Physics at Birkenhead School: • The course follows on from AQA GCSE Physics but will allow you to cover topics in greater depth. • You will be introduced to new areas such as Particle Physics • There is increased scope for practical work each of the required practical’s spanning several lessons. • There is no coursework. As with the GCSE Specification, knowledge and understanding of practical work will be tested within the written papers. • The Department is successful achieving some of the best results in the school at A Level and GCSE. • This subject attracts the best pupils in the school although any hardworking pupils are welcome

Entry requirements

You will need grade 7 to 9 GCSE Physics and Maths. • If you do Combined Science, you will need 7-7 to 9-9 in the Physics section of the Course and a grade 7-9 in maths. • Ideally you should also be studying A level maths.

How you'll be assessed

There is no coursework. As with the GCSE Specification, knowledge and understanding of practical work will be tested within the written papers.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionNorth West
Local AuthorityWirral
Ofsted Rating
Gender TypeCo-Educational
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Boarding FeeUnknown
Sixth Form Fee£13,560 - £14,65
Address58 Beresford Road, Oxton, Prenton, CH43 2JD