Theory and skills from GCSE are developed and studied in far greater depth. Many Year 1 topics will be familiar, such as mechanics, electricity and waves, but the approach at A Level will be much more mathematical and will really stretch students’ understanding of these areas. New topics include materials and quantum physics, in which the familiar world is tipped on its head. Year 2 topics are largely new to students and include momentum, circular motion, electric and magnetic fields, nuclear and particle physics, thermodynamics, astrophysics, nuclear radiation and oscillations. Alongside the theory, students will develop mathematical and practical skills, which will be applied to the sixteen core practicals.
GCSE Physics Grade 8 and GCSE Mathematics Grade 8
Students will sit three written papers at the end of the A Level course. Papers 1 and 2 will test specific theory from the two year course, whilst Paper 3 covers the entire specification with synoptic links and questions testing practical skills. Students should also gain a practical competency award based on their development of skills in the core practicals.
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Surrey |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | £38,763 - £42,933 |
| Sixth Form Fee | £23,583 - £24,642 |
| Address | Ashtead Park, Park Lane, Surrey, KT21 1ET |
Theory and skills from GCSE are developed and studied in far greater depth. Many Year 1 topics will be familiar, such as mechanics, electricity and waves, but the approach at A Level will be much more mathematical and will really stretch students’ understanding of these areas. New topics include materials and quantum physics, in which the familiar world is tipped on its head. Year 2 topics are largely new to students and include momentum, circular motion, electric and magnetic fields, nuclear and particle physics, thermodynamics, astrophysics, nuclear radiation and oscillations. Alongside the theory, students will develop mathematical and practical skills, which will be applied to the sixteen core practicals.
GCSE Physics Grade 8 and GCSE Mathematics Grade 8
Students will sit three written papers at the end of the A Level course. Papers 1 and 2 will test specific theory from the two year course, whilst Paper 3 covers the entire specification with synoptic links and questions testing practical skills. Students should also gain a practical competency award based on their development of skills in the core practicals.