Key Stage 3 (KS3) is taken towards the end of Year 9 as part of the build up to the main GCSE qualification at the end of Year 11. A basic knowledge of the main branches of Physics is taught at this level, using much practical work. Most pupils continue to take Physics as a separate subject at GCSE, while some take it a part of a co-ordinated course. At the moment we take the exams set by AQA at GCSE level. Coursework, which takes the form of practical investigations, is done throughout the course and is worth 20% of the marks for the final grade. The syllabus is an extension of the KS3 syllabus covering the main topics of the subject using simple maths.

In the Sixth Form we usually have two or three sets taking the subject to A level. We follow the EdExcel modular syllabus. At the end of the first year the students take the first three modules which qualify them for an AS award. They continue into the second year where they take one of the three remaining modules in January and the rest of the modules in the final June to gain the final A2 qualification. The retaking of some modules is possible but those who work consistently throughout the two years will have less pressure in the final June. The content is based on the GCSE work with greater depth for AS and a more algebraic treatment for the final modules.