Course information
Physics
The Sir Robert Woodard Academy - West Sussex
01903767434
Upper Boundstone Lane, Sompting, BN15 9QZ
Course summary

You will study the world of physics including: Year 12 Module 1 – Development of practical skills in physics Module 2 – Foundations of physics Module 3 – Forces and motion Module 4 – Electrons, waves and photons Year 13 Module 1 – Development of practical skills in physics Module 5 – Newtonian world and astrophysics Module 6 – Particles and medical physics

Entry requirements

GCSE Physics, plus another science at grade 6 or Combined Science - Grades 6-6 GCSE Maths - Grade 6

How you'll be assessed

Three written papers taken at the end of Year 13 together with a practical endorsement. Modelling physics Content from modules 1, 2, 3 and 5. 100 marks written paper, 2 hours 15 minutes Exploring Physics Content from modules 1, 2, 4 and 6. 100 marks written paper, 2 hours 15 minutes Unified physics Synoptic paper: Assesses content from all modules (1 to 6). 70 marks written paper, 1 hour 30 minutes Practical Endorsement 12 required practical tasks that will be examined in papers 1 or 2. You will then pass or fail your practical endorsement which will be reported separately.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionSouth East
Local AuthorityWest Sussex
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeMixed
AddressUpper Boundstone Lane, Sompting, BN15 9QZ