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Ashmole
Academy

Physics

Curriculum

Students are taught Physics as a separate subject, from Year 9.

In Year 11 students will be entered either for the Combined Science course (AQA) or Separate Sciences (AQA).

Students can choose Physics A-Level (AQA) as an option in Year 12.

The Physics Curriculum at Ashmole Academy is underpinned by five subject specific curriculum pillars:

  • Pillar 1: Develop knowledge and application of physical laws and relate them to the wider world.

  • Pillar 2: ​​Recognise how scientific laws, models and theories develop over time and the implications of this.

  • Pillar 3: Manipulate key apparatus safely and skilfully, and record accurate data.

  • Pillar 4: Think critically to interpret, analyse and evaluate scientific data to draw valid conclusions.

  • Pillar 5: Explain, challenge and justify key ideas both verbally and in written form.

These pillars make explicit the purpose of studying Physics, including the knowledge and skills that are developed over time.