Physics A Level
The Norton Knatchbull School
Hythe Rd, Ashford , Kent, TN24 0QJ
Available start dates
Available start dates
Application Instructions
*IMPORTANT INFORMATION FROM THE NORTON KNATCHBULL SCHOOL FOR SEPTEMBER 2024 APPLICATIONS*
Open Evening - Thursday 11th January 2024 6pm - 8pm
Applications Open - Wednesday 3rd January 2024
Applications Close - Friday 26th January 2024
Entry Requirements - A minimum of six separately identifiable GCSE subjects at grade 6 or above, OR an average of grade 6 in the best six GCSE subjects achieved
At least a grade 5 in both English and Mathematics For most subjects at A Level, a grade 6 in the subject at GCSE is required. However, for A Level Mathematics a grade 7 is required, and for Further Mathematics a grade 8 is necessary
.How to Apply - Applications can be made through Kent Choices from the 3rd January 2024
Please contact us directly if you have any questions - contact sixthformrecruitment@nks.kent.sch.uk
Course Summary
In the first year Physics students will study Development of Practical Skills in Physics, Foundations of Physics, Forces and, Motion and Electrons, Waves and Photons.
In the second year Physics will study the aforementioned topics, as well as the Newtonian World and Astrophysics and, Particles and Medical Physics.
Teaching of practical skills is integrated with the theoretical topics and they are assessed both through written papers and, for A Level only, the Practical Endorsement.
Course Details
In the first year Physics students will study: Development of Practical Skills in Physics; Foundations of Physics; Forces and Motion and Electrons; Waves and Photons.
In the second year students will study the aforementioned topics, as well as: the Newtonian World and Astrophysics and Particles and Medical Physics.
The teaching of practical skills is integrated with the theoretical topics and they are assessed both through written papers and the Practical Endorsement (If the full A Level is taken).
How will it be delivered and assessed?
Paper Content % of Grade
1 Modelling Physics 37%
2 Exploring Physics 37%
3 Unified Physics 26%
Non exam assessment:
Practical Endorsement Reported separately (ongoing)
Entry requirements
GCSE Physics grade 7 or GCSE Combined grades Science 7-7. A grade 6 in Mathematics is essential.
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