How can things be in two places at once? Is time travel possible? What are the most fundamental building blocks of the Universe? How do everyday machines work? The world is a bewilderingly complex place but, amazingly, it can be understood by using a small number of fundamental principles, to understand particles and the forces that govern their interactions. Physics is the study of these principles. We will study the quark model of matter, follow the most recent findings of the research at The European Organisation for Nuclear Research (CERN) and discover some of the secrets of the formation of the universe.
Academic assessment will be based on GCSE predictions and results. Pupils wishing to enter the 6th Form to study A-levels or BTECs should have a minimum of 7 GCSEs, including English and Mathematics, at levels 5 or above and at least three, usually in the subjects to be studied, at level 6 or above. Pupils with lower grades may still be offered a place in the 6th Form to study alternatives to A-levels dependent upon individual areas of expertise and aptitude.
The A-Level Physics course begins by covering much of the same subject matter as most GCSE courses, but the treatment is deeper, more rigorous and challenging. We study the equations of motion, properties of materials, electricity and circuits and then move on to study the bizarre nature of the quantum world and the photoelectric effect. In the Upper 6th, the content broadens considerably and we study a number of topics that are at the cutting edge of Physics research. The course is assessed via three exams at the end of the Upper 6th Form upon which the final grade will be based. In addition, during the 2 years of the course, pupils will be required successfully to complete a number of experimental investigations in order to pass the practical aspect of the course.
About Education Provider
| Region | East of England |
| Local Authority | Cambridgeshire |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £11,097 - £15,999 |
| Address | Wisbech Grammar School, Chapel Road, Cambridgeshire, PE13 1RH |
How can things be in two places at once? Is time travel possible? What are the most fundamental building blocks of the Universe? How do everyday machines work? The world is a bewilderingly complex place but, amazingly, it can be understood by using a small number of fundamental principles, to understand particles and the forces that govern their interactions. Physics is the study of these principles. We will study the quark model of matter, follow the most recent findings of the research at The European Organisation for Nuclear Research (CERN) and discover some of the secrets of the formation of the universe.
Academic assessment will be based on GCSE predictions and results. Pupils wishing to enter the 6th Form to study A-levels or BTECs should have a minimum of 7 GCSEs, including English and Mathematics, at levels 5 or above and at least three, usually in the subjects to be studied, at level 6 or above. Pupils with lower grades may still be offered a place in the 6th Form to study alternatives to A-levels dependent upon individual areas of expertise and aptitude.
The A-Level Physics course begins by covering much of the same subject matter as most GCSE courses, but the treatment is deeper, more rigorous and challenging. We study the equations of motion, properties of materials, electricity and circuits and then move on to study the bizarre nature of the quantum world and the photoelectric effect. In the Upper 6th, the content broadens considerably and we study a number of topics that are at the cutting edge of Physics research. The course is assessed via three exams at the end of the Upper 6th Form upon which the final grade will be based. In addition, during the 2 years of the course, pupils will be required successfully to complete a number of experimental investigations in order to pass the practical aspect of the course.