Physics
- Physics
KS3 (Years 7 & 8)
Each year at KS3, a term is devoted to studying Physics, expanding notions of science learnt at KS2 as well as introducing new notions. The aim is for students to acquire key practical skills and terminology that is then developed further at KS4.
KS4 (Years 9, 10 & 11)
Every student studies Physics during KS4 and works towards a separate Physics GCSE. The examining board is AQA. The range of topics is varied, increasing knowledge and passion for Physics. It includes Energy transformations, Electromagnetic waves, the Universe and the formation of elements, Forces and Mechanics, Electricity, the Nuclear atom, Physics and Medicine, Optics and Magnetism. During the course of KS4, students develop further their investigative and analytical skills, trying to expand models explaining processes around us.
KS5 (Years 12 & 13)
We have been following the OCR Physics A specification. At AS and A2, the course is examined with two written papers and a coursework component made of three different tasks (Qualitative, Quantitative and Evaluative).