Aims • Encourage an understanding of the physical universe from the most fundamental particles to the interactions of stars and galaxies. • Acquire and apply a body of knowledge that allows this understanding. • Develop key physics skills, including problem-solving, investigative, experimental and analytical skills • Appreciate scientific study and creativity within a global context through stimulating and challenging opportunities
Our Sixth Form students study the renowned International Baccalaureate. Admission is subject to achieving at least five GCSEs at Grades 9-4 (previously A* to C), or equivalent. We also invite you for an interview with the Headmaster and/or the Assistant Head (IB). In addition, we ask you to take an entrance examination.
Paper 1 (SL/HL) – multiple choice (20%) Paper 2 (SL/HL) – long answer questions (SL 40% / HL 36%) SL and HL topics Measurements and Uncertainties Mechanics Thermal Physics Oscillations and Waves Electric Fields and Circuits Circular Motion and Gravitation Particle and Nuclear Physics Energy Production HL Topics only Wave Phenomena Fields Electromagnetism Nuclear and Quantum Physics Paper 3 (SL/HL) – Data analysis and ‘option’ (SL 20% / HL 24%) SL and HL Part A – Data analysis Part B – Long answer questions on the ‘optional’ topic – we do Astrophysics at Scarborough College Internal Assessment (SL/HL) – (20%) Individual scientific investigation Topic of choice Internally assessed and externally moderated
About Education Provider
| Region | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Local Authority | North Yorkshire |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | Unknown |
| Address | Filey Road, Scarborough, YO11 3BA |
Aims • Encourage an understanding of the physical universe from the most fundamental particles to the interactions of stars and galaxies. • Acquire and apply a body of knowledge that allows this understanding. • Develop key physics skills, including problem-solving, investigative, experimental and analytical skills • Appreciate scientific study and creativity within a global context through stimulating and challenging opportunities
Our Sixth Form students study the renowned International Baccalaureate. Admission is subject to achieving at least five GCSEs at Grades 9-4 (previously A* to C), or equivalent. We also invite you for an interview with the Headmaster and/or the Assistant Head (IB). In addition, we ask you to take an entrance examination.
Paper 1 (SL/HL) – multiple choice (20%) Paper 2 (SL/HL) – long answer questions (SL 40% / HL 36%) SL and HL topics Measurements and Uncertainties Mechanics Thermal Physics Oscillations and Waves Electric Fields and Circuits Circular Motion and Gravitation Particle and Nuclear Physics Energy Production HL Topics only Wave Phenomena Fields Electromagnetism Nuclear and Quantum Physics Paper 3 (SL/HL) – Data analysis and ‘option’ (SL 20% / HL 24%) SL and HL Part A – Data analysis Part B – Long answer questions on the ‘optional’ topic – we do Astrophysics at Scarborough College Internal Assessment (SL/HL) – (20%) Individual scientific investigation Topic of choice Internally assessed and externally moderated