Physics
OVERVIEW
Physics helps us understand the fundamental principles of the universe and develop technologies that shape the future. It is an essential subject for those curious about how the world works and eager to contribute to advancements in science and engineering.
OUR SYLLABUS
Building on GCSE knowledge, students explore familiar topics in greater depth while encountering new subjects such as capacitors, cosmology, and nuclear and medical physics.
Students follow the OCR A Physics course, covering both theoretical concepts and practical assessments (PAGs) and additional non-assessed experiments to support learning. Key topics include gravitation, electromagnetism, circular and simple harmonic motion, astronomy, and medical physics.
WHY STUDY PHYSICS?
Physics helps us understand the fundamental principles of the universe and develop technologies that shape the future. It is an essential subject for those curious about how the world works and eager to contribute to advancements in science and engineering.
Highlight of the Sixth Form physics experience is the Year 13 trip to the CERN Particle Accelerator outside Geneva. More locally, we have taken advantage of the building of the new Hinkley Point reactor and enjoyed their education centre annually. The physics department has taken pupils to local universities for space talks, and Earth and Moon exhibiions.
The Young’s Physics Society offers pupils the opportunity to present on topics of their choice and engage in critical discussions. Pupils from the society have also assisted the department with visiting junior schools during science days.
Physics, alongside Mathematics, is one of the most enabling A-level subjects, opening doors to a vast range of careers, from computing and engineering to law, finance, and fundamental research.
Graduates have gone on to become engineers at Rolls-Royce and other leading firms, computer analysts, physics teachers, accountants, and lawyers.
James Crocker (Rolls-Royce)
