This A Level is made up of nine sections of content. The first five sections are addressed during Year 12 and are identical to those needed for the AS level. AS topics cover: Measurement and their Errors; Particles and Radiation; Waves; Mechanics and Materials; Electricity. The last four sections of content of the A level are delivered in Year 13 and cover topics of: Further Physics and Thermal Physics; Fields and their consequences; Nuclear Physics and one Option topic.
Minimum of a grade 6 in Physics or Combined Science, minimum of grade 5 in English, minimum of grade 6 in Mathematics.
This course is examined by a total of three written external exams at the end of Year 13. In addition to the A level grade, students will be given a practical certificate endorsement if they are successful in meeting the required standard in assessed practical activities. Students will also sit on internal assessment at the end of Year 12 as a “health check” to judge progress.
About Education Provider
| Region | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Local Authority | Wakefield |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Mixed |
| Address | Cutsyke Road, Featherstone, Pontefract, WF7 6BD |
This A Level is made up of nine sections of content. The first five sections are addressed during Year 12 and are identical to those needed for the AS level. AS topics cover: Measurement and their Errors; Particles and Radiation; Waves; Mechanics and Materials; Electricity. The last four sections of content of the A level are delivered in Year 13 and cover topics of: Further Physics and Thermal Physics; Fields and their consequences; Nuclear Physics and one Option topic.
Minimum of a grade 6 in Physics or Combined Science, minimum of grade 5 in English, minimum of grade 6 in Mathematics.
This course is examined by a total of three written external exams at the end of Year 13. In addition to the A level grade, students will be given a practical certificate endorsement if they are successful in meeting the required standard in assessed practical activities. Students will also sit on internal assessment at the end of Year 12 as a “health check” to judge progress.
