Physics
St Peter's School - Cambridgeshire
01480459581
St Peter's Road, Huntingdon, PE29 7DD
Course summary

We follow the OCR Physics A specification. This specification is divided into different topics, each containing different key concepts of physics: Module 1 – Development of practical skills in physics Module 2 – Foundations of Physics Module 3 – Forces and motion Module 4 – Electrons, waves and photons Module 5 – Newtonian world and astrophysics Module 6 – Particles and Medical Physics

Entry requirements

- Grade 6 in physics plus a grade 6 in another science subject and a grade 6 in maths OR Grade 6 in higher tier Additional Science And grade 6 in higher tier Core Science and grade 6 in maths - To qualify for the Sixth Form we require all students to have at least 5 grades 4 or equivalent in a range of subjects.

How you'll be assessed

Paper 1: Modelling physics. 100 marks 2 hours 15 minutes written paper (37% of total) Paper 2: Exploring Physics. 100 marks 2 hours 15 minutes written paper (37% of total) Paper 3: Unified physics. 70 marks 1 hour 30 minutes written paper (26% of total) (Non-Exam Assessment) Practical Endorsement in physics (reported separately)

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionEast of England
Local AuthorityCambridgeshire
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressSt Peter's Road, Huntingdon, PE29 7DD