We follow the AQA A level specification (7408) which is accessible for both students who studied IGCSE Physics and for those who studied a separate Physics or dual award Science course at GCSE. The course covers the following topics: • Measurements and their errors • Particles and Radiation • Waves • Mechanics and Materials • Electricity • Further mechanics and thermal physics • Fields and their consequences • Nuclear physics • Options topic: Astrophysics, Medical, Engineering or Turning points in physics
It follows from this that in our professional judgement there is a minimum standard which students need to achieve before we can allow them to enter the Sixth Form. Students wishing to enter Wellingborough Sixth Form in September 2023 should have achieved at least four Grade 6s and two Grade 5s at GCSE, although individuals falling below this will be considered if their personal circumstances and/or specific distribution of grades suggest that A level study would be appropriate. In reality, we have found that falling below a top grade in a subject which will be followed at A level is unlikely to lead to anything above a C Grade at the end of two years. No student will be accepted onto an A Level Mathematics course with anything below Grade 7. For fresh-start subjects, GCSE performance in English and/or Mathematics may be used by the School to assess suitability. In addition, any student who does not gain at least Grade 4 in English Language or a Grade 4 in Mathematics will be expected to retake these subject exams. This tariff is applied in the students’ own long-term interests. Should your son/daughter fall short of these requirements, Mr Holman – Headmaster, Mrs Baxby – Head of Sixth Form and Mrs Gamble – Deputy Head, Academic, will be available on Results Day when any relevant discussions can take place. The course is suitable for students who have attained 7, 8 or 9 grades in GCSE Physics and Mathematics. The treatment of topics at A level is more academically rigorous and more mathematical in nature. It is preferable for students also to be taking Mathematics at A level as there is a degree of overlap between the two courses, particularly in the topic of Mechanics. However, the course is accessible for those students not taking Mathematics who have demonstrated good mathematical skills at GCSE.
The course is assessed through three written exams, each 2 hours long. Paper 1 covers Sections 1-5 and 6.1. Paper 2 covers Sections 6.2, 7 and 8. Paper 3 covers Practical Skills.
About Education Provider
| Region | East Midlands |
| Local Authority | North Northamptonshire |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | Unknown |
| Address | London Road, Wellingborough, NN8 2BX |
We follow the AQA A level specification (7408) which is accessible for both students who studied IGCSE Physics and for those who studied a separate Physics or dual award Science course at GCSE. The course covers the following topics: • Measurements and their errors • Particles and Radiation • Waves • Mechanics and Materials • Electricity • Further mechanics and thermal physics • Fields and their consequences • Nuclear physics • Options topic: Astrophysics, Medical, Engineering or Turning points in physics
It follows from this that in our professional judgement there is a minimum standard which students need to achieve before we can allow them to enter the Sixth Form. Students wishing to enter Wellingborough Sixth Form in September 2023 should have achieved at least four Grade 6s and two Grade 5s at GCSE, although individuals falling below this will be considered if their personal circumstances and/or specific distribution of grades suggest that A level study would be appropriate. In reality, we have found that falling below a top grade in a subject which will be followed at A level is unlikely to lead to anything above a C Grade at the end of two years. No student will be accepted onto an A Level Mathematics course with anything below Grade 7. For fresh-start subjects, GCSE performance in English and/or Mathematics may be used by the School to assess suitability. In addition, any student who does not gain at least Grade 4 in English Language or a Grade 4 in Mathematics will be expected to retake these subject exams. This tariff is applied in the students’ own long-term interests. Should your son/daughter fall short of these requirements, Mr Holman – Headmaster, Mrs Baxby – Head of Sixth Form and Mrs Gamble – Deputy Head, Academic, will be available on Results Day when any relevant discussions can take place. The course is suitable for students who have attained 7, 8 or 9 grades in GCSE Physics and Mathematics. The treatment of topics at A level is more academically rigorous and more mathematical in nature. It is preferable for students also to be taking Mathematics at A level as there is a degree of overlap between the two courses, particularly in the topic of Mechanics. However, the course is accessible for those students not taking Mathematics who have demonstrated good mathematical skills at GCSE.
The course is assessed through three written exams, each 2 hours long. Paper 1 covers Sections 1-5 and 6.1. Paper 2 covers Sections 6.2, 7 and 8. Paper 3 covers Practical Skills.