Physics

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Results 2017

20% A*

Results 2018

100% Pass

Results 2019

100% Pass

Results 2022

100% Pass (Best Value Added Ever)

Results 2023

100% Pass (55% grade B or above)

Course Leader

Thomas Frew

Examination Board

AQA

Assessment

Written examination

Practical skills assessment

 

 

What will you study?

We cover the twelve required practicals with all of the correct equipment. We build upon your GCSE knowledge and take it further in areas such as forces and electricity. We also open your eyes and mind to some fascinating new topics including Sub-atomic particles, Thermal Physics and Nuclear Physics.

You will find physicists everywhere, in industry, transport, government, universities, the  armed forces, the secret service, games companies and research labs. The thing that they have in common is that they can follow instructions, or think laterally to solve problems and find a better/cheaper/faster/more environmentally sustainable way of achieving the same goal.

Future Pathways

Physics is especially helpful for jobs that involve building things and developing new technologies, including: engineering (flight, buildings and space), astronomy, robotics, renewable energies, computer science, communications, space exploration, science writing, sports and games technology, research and nanotechnology. Many of our students went to top universities to follow engineering courses and computer science courses, including Cambridge.

Extra Curricular Opportunities

Particle Physics master class at University of Bristol

SUBJECT SPECIFIC PRESENTATIONS AND HOLIDAY TASKS

Please click the below link to take you to a page listing subject presentations and summer holiday tasks for Year 11 students entering V6 Sixth Form in September.

V6 Holiday Tasks