Physics

Science has something to offer every student

Our Physics programme sets out to enhance and develop scientific skills allowing a greater understanding, appreciation and giving you the ability to make a greater contribution to the world around you.

Physics Curriculum Overview

Key Stage 3

Long-term plans (Year 7 + Year 8 Science)

• ASA Y7_Science – LTP 2022-23
• ASA Y8_Science – LTP 2022-23

Long-term plans:

• ASA Y9_Physics – LTP 2022-23

Key Stage 4

GCSE: Physics

Students will follow the AQA GCSE in Physics

What will I study?

• Energy
• Electricity
• Particle model of matter
• Atomic structure
• Forces
• Waves
• Magnetism and electromagnetism
• Space physics (physics only)

Long-term plans

• ASA Y10_Physics – LTP 2022-23
• ASA Y11_Physics – LTP 2022-23

Key Stage 5

AS / A2 Level Physics

Students in years 12 and 13 will follow the AQA AS / A2 Level Physics specification

What will I study?

Core content

1 Measurements and their errors
2 Particles and radiation
3 Waves
4 Mechanics and materials
5 Electricity
6 Further mechanics and thermal physics
7 Fields and their consequences
8 Nuclear physics

Options

9 Astrophysics
10 Medical physics
11 Engineering physics
12 Turning points in physics
13 Electronics

Long-term plans

• Year 12 – Long Term Plan – Physics (Teacher one)
• Year 12 – Long Term Plan – Physics (Teacher two)
• Year 13 – Long Term Plan – Physics (Teacher one)
• Year 13 – Long Term Plan – Physics (Teacher two)