Course information
Physics
Royal High School GDST - Bath and North East Somerset
01225313877
Royal High School Bath GDST, Lansdown Road, BA1 5SZ
Course summary

If you are not already a student of Royal High School Bath, and are considering joining the Sixth Form, the first step should be an informal visit to see our Sixth Form facilities. You will also meet the Head, Head of Sixth Form and other members of staff, as well as being able to talk to some of our current Sixth Form students. Entry is dependent on a minimum of six GCSEs at grades 9-6. Candidates are also expected to achieve grades 9-6 in the subjects they wish to study at A Level or at Higher Level in the International Baccalaureate Diploma. In addition, students are required to achieve at least a grade 4 in Maths and English Language GCSE. For some subjects, a grade 6 or above in a related discipline is recommended. For example, Psychology would require grade 6 or above in English, Mathematics and Science. In some subjects, we would recommend continuing to study them only if a grade 7 or higher is achieved at GCSE. More advice will be given about this following results. Students wishing to take Music A Level also need to have Associated Board Grade 4 or above in an instrument or singing.

Entry requirements

If you are not already a student of Royal High School Bath, and are considering joining the Sixth Form, the first step should be an informal visit to see our Sixth Form facilities. You will also meet the Head, Head of Sixth Form and other members of staff, as well as being able to talk to some of our current Sixth Form students. Entry is dependent on a minimum of six GCSEs at grades 9-6. Candidates are also expected to achieve grades 9-6 in the subjects they wish to study at A Level or at Higher Level in the International Baccalaureate Diploma. In addition, students are required to achieve at least a grade 4 in Maths and English Language GCSE. For some subjects, a grade 6 or above in a related discipline is recommended. For example, Psychology would require grade 6 or above in English, Mathematics and Science. In some subjects, we would recommend continuing to study them only if a grade 7 or higher is achieved at GCSE. More advice will be given about this following results. Students wishing to take Music A Level also need to have Associated Board Grade 4 or above in an instrument or singing.

How you'll be assessed

Throughout the course you will undertake practical activities to link theory to reality and to develop essential practical skills. These skills will be formally assessed by your teachers and the assessment will lead to a practical endorsement at the end of your course.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionSouth West
Local AuthorityBath and North East Somerset
Ofsted Rating
Gender TypeGirls
ISI ReportView Report
Boarding Fee£34,344 - £40,374
Sixth Form FeeDay £16,917 - £17,658
AddressRoyal High School Bath GDST, Lansdown Road, BA1 5SZ