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A Level Physics

How is the course externally examined?

Paper 1

  • Sections 1-5 and 6.1 (periodic motion)
  • Written exam 2 hours
  • 85 marks, 34% of A level
  • 60 marks of short and long answer questions and 25 multiple choices

Paper 2

  • Sections 6.2 7 and 8
  • Written exam 2 hours
  • 85 marks, 34% of A level
  • 60 marks of short and long answer questions and 25 multiple choices

Paper 3

  • Part A: Practical skills and data analysis
  • Part B: section 9
  • Written exam 2 hours
  • 80 marks, 32% of A level

KS5 Science

  • The curriculum in the sixth form offers students support in applying to university or moving into employment.
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  • …there is now an effective programme of intervention and support for students who are at risk of underachievement.
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  • Students in the sixth form benefit from strong teaching and high-quality pastoral support.
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  • As a result of high-quality teaching and the broader experiences to which they are exposed, students are exceptionally well prepared for the next stage in their education.
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  • Students identified teaching as the strength of the sixth form. Teachers’ subject knowledge is excellent.
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  • Students in the sixth form say that they are well supported pastorally and that they feel safe.
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  • Student achievement is outstanding. They reach high levels of attainment. Students have high expectations of themselves.
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Allerton High School
King Lane, Leeds
West Yorkshire LS17 7AG
0113 2034770
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