Physics is a key part of Science and Technology, which deals with how and why things behave as they do. It is the study of how the Universe works, considering the smallest fundamental particles right up to the largest galaxies and beyond. At ERGS we aim to equip our pupils with skills like critical thinking, independent learning and team work.
This specification aims to encourage students to:
The A level Physics Course is divided into six units all of which are externally assessed. They are outlined in the table below. The first three units which cover 40% of the course are studied at AS level and the remaining 60% of the course is covered by the three A2 units.
| Unit | Topic | Assessment | Weighting | |
| AS | A Level | |||
| AS Unit 1 | Forces, Energy and Electricity | External examination
1hour 45 minutes |
40%
|
16% |
| AS Unit 2 | Waves, Photons and Astronomy | External examination
1hour 45 minutes |
40%
|
16% |
| AS Unit 3 | Practical Techniques and Data Analysis | External examination
Two (1hour) subcomponents |
20%
|
8% |
| A2 Unit 1 | Deformation of Solids, Thermal Physics, Circular Motion, Oscillations and Atomic and Nuclear Physics | External examination
2hours
|
24% | |
| A2 Unit 2 | Fields, Capacitors and Particle Physics | External examination
2hours
|
24% | |
| A2 Unit 3 | Practical Techniques and Data Analysis. | External examination
Two (1hour) subcomponents |
12% | |
An A Level in Physics is essential for students wishing to follow a career in any branch of Engineering, e.g. Aeronautical, Civil, Electronic, Electrical or Mechanical, as well as careers in Radiography, Biophysics, Geophysics, Optics etc. It will also prove an advantage to those seeking admission in to the Army, Navy or Air Force, and a wide range of other careers. Employers rate Physics qualifications very highly, especially at A Level or beyond.
Physicists Can:
Physicists are:
Enniskillen Royal Grammar School is a new academically selective voluntary grammar school that opened on 1 September 2016.
Enniskillen Royal Grammar School is co-educational and non-denominational.
Daniel Gilmore
Year I left: 2020
Subjects: Geography, Biology and English Literature
As part of the first full GCSE cohort of the school, I left ERGS on a random day in March 2020. Our formal was cancelled and we all expected to be back after a couple of weeks — but we all know what happened next.
I knew the COVID-19 pandemic was going to ruin the typical “freshers” experience, so I deferred my place at Newcastle University to work in my local SPAR for a year. I was sad seeing all my friends leave, but I built up money and work experience that helped open doors for me in the future.
I’d recommend Newcastle to any student. I made some amazing memories and left with a First Class BSc in Environmental Science with Placement, along with an award for the best dissertation in my year.
My placement year was spent as an Assistant Geo-Environmental Consultant at Tetra Tech in Belfast. I worked on some really big projects, including the GeoEnergyNI demonstrator project - the first large-scale geothermal investigation of Northern Ireland.
I am currently studying a Master’s Degree in Forestry for Green Sustainable Development at Linnaeus University in Sweden. There are no tuition fees in Sweden for EU citizens or those with an Irish passport, so I think this is a pathway that should be promoted more often. I really love it over here and everything is taught in English, so don’t worry if your Swedish isn’t up to scratch!
Thank you to Mr Beddard for shouting at me to fix my deforestation homework. It turns out I’m quite good at talking about trees after all!
The GJ14 8X+ finished first in the time trial this morning qualifying for the A Final which takes place at 17.21 this evening. They are currently in Lane 4 but lanes may be redrawn due to wind.
Follow the link below to watch live.
www.youtube.com/live/0Mg2uzHhGfc?si=jehvmeXARmfzt0NG
ERBC have 6 crews competing at National Schools Regatta at Eton Dorney this weekend and the Girls Junior 14 Octuple have just qualified fastest in the time trial out of 25 crews for the A Final this afternoon at 16.51.
This is the link to watch live today
www.youtube.com/live/0Mg2uzHhGfc?si=jehvmeXARmfzt0NG
Saturday
www.youtube.com/live/wFE5YBRsKsE?si=vwR6LCt8vsBae52T
Sunday
www.youtube.com/live/fKO3PlOEonY?si=SWIg6pgUG2sRPbuW
Information on Race times for ERBC this weekend
regatta.time-team.nl/nsr/2026/draw/cd4a09365-a8dc-4968-8013-c4c0832d2f9c.php
