Qualifications in this subject are highly sought after in the scientific & engineering community, but they are also very marketable in many governmental and commercial activities and the A-level would be a strong supporting subject for those who intend to study medicine. The syllabus content justifies the high regard in which the subject is held, but should also help to satisfy the curiosity of all who take an intelligent interest in the workings of the universe around us. Students learn about physical phenomena, how they have been modelled theoretically and how the theories of Physics has been applied in our technological society. The examination board is OCR, and we follow the B specification “Advancing Physics”. The subject emphasizes experimentation, and we expect students to spend a significant portion of their lessons on practical work. The assessment of practical skills is completed over the two years through a series of key experiments. In the first year, the fundamental topics of Electricity, Light, Mechanics, Materials and Quantum Physics will be studied. We aim to connect this work with practical applications as much as possible. Throughout the course, students are also taught the highly sought-after problem-solving skills that Physicists are renowned for. Topics such as Nuclear & Particle Physics, Fields, Circular Motion, Thermal Physics and Astrophysics are taught in the Senior 6th, as they build upon the first-year course. The final assessment is through three theory examinations and is separated from the Practical Endorsement
A pupil should have at least a 7/A grade at GCSE to take the subject at A Level, even though in some subject areas, an 8 or 9 at GCSE is a stronger indicator of subsequent success at A-Level. An 8/9 at GCSE is strongly recommended for Sixth Form success
About School
| Region | London |
| Local Authority | City of London |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender of School | Boys |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £22,635 |
| Address | 107 Queen Victoria Street, London, EC4V 3AL |
Qualifications in this subject are highly sought after in the scientific & engineering community, but they are also very marketable in many governmental and commercial activities and the A-level would be a strong supporting subject for those who intend to study medicine. The syllabus content justifies the high regard in which the subject is held, but should also help to satisfy the curiosity of all who take an intelligent interest in the workings of the universe around us. Students learn about physical phenomena, how they have been modelled theoretically and how the theories of Physics has been applied in our technological society. The examination board is OCR, and we follow the B specification “Advancing Physics”. The subject emphasizes experimentation, and we expect students to spend a significant portion of their lessons on practical work. The assessment of practical skills is completed over the two years through a series of key experiments. In the first year, the fundamental topics of Electricity, Light, Mechanics, Materials and Quantum Physics will be studied. We aim to connect this work with practical applications as much as possible. Throughout the course, students are also taught the highly sought-after problem-solving skills that Physicists are renowned for. Topics such as Nuclear & Particle Physics, Fields, Circular Motion, Thermal Physics and Astrophysics are taught in the Senior 6th, as they build upon the first-year course. The final assessment is through three theory examinations and is separated from the Practical Endorsement
A pupil should have at least a 7/A grade at GCSE to take the subject at A Level, even though in some subject areas, an 8 or 9 at GCSE is a stronger indicator of subsequent success at A-Level. An 8/9 at GCSE is strongly recommended for Sixth Form success
