Course information
Physics
Loxford School - Redbridge
02085144666
Loxford Lane, Ilford, IG1 2UT
Course summary

Why choose this subject? Find out about quarks and the forces that control them. Explore the structure of atoms and the powers that shape our world. Discover all about waves, energy, light and theories about the structure of the universe through this course. Combine this course with: Computing, Art, a Language. Essential if you go on to: Engineering, Design, Teaching, Research, Mechanics. Why Study This Subject? Students appreciate how, through the ideas of physics, the complex and diverse phenomena of the natural world can be described in terms of the fundamental concepts of field, force, radiation, particle structures and astronomy, which are inter-linked to form unified models of the behaviour of the material universe.

Entry requirements

To study any A-level Science course you must achieve at least 2 x Grade 6’s in GCSE Trilogy Science or a Grade 6 in the chosen subject if Triple Science was taken.

How you'll be assessed

Paper 1 What's assessed Sections 1 to 5 and 6.1 (Periodic motion) Assessed written exam: 2 hours 85 marks 34% of A-level Questions 60 marks of short and long answer questions and 25 multiple choice questions on content. Paper 2 What's assessed Sections 6.2 (Thermal Physics), 7 and 8 Assumed knowledge from sections 1 to 6.1 Assessed written exam: 2 hours 85 marks 34% of A-level Questions 60 marks of short and long answer questions and 25 multiple choice questions on content. Paper 3 What's assessed Section A Compulsory section: Practical skills and data analysis Section B: Students enter for one of sections 9, 10, 11, 12 or 13 Assessed written exam: 2 hours 80 marks 32% of A-level Questions 45 marks of short and long answer questions on practical experiments and data analysis. 35 marks of short and long answer questions on optional topic.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionLondon
Local AuthorityRedbridge
Ofsted RatingOutstanding
Gender TypeMixed
AddressLoxford Lane, Ilford, IG1 2UT