The syllabus for this course is designed to follow on from GCSE Science courses where Additional (not Applied) Science has been studied for the double award. The A-level specification includes these Physics topics: ● Particles ● Waves ● Mechanics ● Materials ● Electricity ● Quantum Phenomena ● Fields ● Nuclear Physics ● Thermal Physics ● Astrophysics Wherever possible the approach to these topics is practical and practical systematically developed throughout the course. Much of the learning in all our courses is done through class practicals and demonstration practicals. Students are usually taught as a class group but there will be times when students will be expected to work on their own or in small groups, reporting back their findings to the rest of the class. There are five highly qualified physics teachers most with more than a decade of teaching experience and some who serve as examiners with the exam boards. We also have three specialist physics technicians. There are three laboratories and a prep. room. We are exceptionally well-equipped for teaching Physics, with a wide range of practical and demonstrative equipment giving a hands-on experience to physics students.
Six GCSEs grade 9–4 including English Language (must include at least two GCSEs at 5 or above for A-Level courses). This course requires students to have achieved a grade of 66 or above in GCSE Combined Science (Higher Tier) or a minimum of 655 in the separate sciences which should normally include grade 6 or above in Physics. Grade 6 in GCSE Mathematics and grade 5 in English Language is also required.
The A-level will be examined in the summer of the second year. Exams will cover the entire two years’ work over three papers including practical skills. There will also be practical assessments throughout the course which lead to a certificate of competency in physics practical work (CPAC).
About Education Provider
| Region | East Midlands |
| Local Authority | Leicester |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | University Road, Leicester, LE1 7RJ |
The syllabus for this course is designed to follow on from GCSE Science courses where Additional (not Applied) Science has been studied for the double award. The A-level specification includes these Physics topics: ● Particles ● Waves ● Mechanics ● Materials ● Electricity ● Quantum Phenomena ● Fields ● Nuclear Physics ● Thermal Physics ● Astrophysics Wherever possible the approach to these topics is practical and practical systematically developed throughout the course. Much of the learning in all our courses is done through class practicals and demonstration practicals. Students are usually taught as a class group but there will be times when students will be expected to work on their own or in small groups, reporting back their findings to the rest of the class. There are five highly qualified physics teachers most with more than a decade of teaching experience and some who serve as examiners with the exam boards. We also have three specialist physics technicians. There are three laboratories and a prep. room. We are exceptionally well-equipped for teaching Physics, with a wide range of practical and demonstrative equipment giving a hands-on experience to physics students.
Six GCSEs grade 9–4 including English Language (must include at least two GCSEs at 5 or above for A-Level courses). This course requires students to have achieved a grade of 66 or above in GCSE Combined Science (Higher Tier) or a minimum of 655 in the separate sciences which should normally include grade 6 or above in Physics. Grade 6 in GCSE Mathematics and grade 5 in English Language is also required.
The A-level will be examined in the summer of the second year. Exams will cover the entire two years’ work over three papers including practical skills. There will also be practical assessments throughout the course which lead to a certificate of competency in physics practical work (CPAC).