Group 4 IB Physics HL Level 3

Applications Open: - 21st November 2025

Applications Close: - 18th January 2026

Entry Requirements: - A minimum point score of 52 for their best 8 subjects. Students should have a level 5 or above in English and Mathematics. They should have a least a 7 in their proposed IB Diploma higher level subjects. If Mathematics is proposed at higher level, the GCSE mathematics grade must be 8.

How to Apply:

External students - please apply via Applicaa from 21st November 2025, a link will be available on the school website from this date.

Internal students – there is no need to make a formal application.

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Assessment: Higher Level

Component

Overall (%)

Duration

Format and syllabus coverage

Paper 1

20

1

Multiple-choice questions

Paper 2

36

2.25

Short and long answer questions with some choice.

Paper 3

24

1.25

Questions on the compulsory practical?s and on the Option.

In addition 20% of the marks are awarded for a ten hour individual practical investigation, using five criteria to assess the final report. These criteria, Personal Engagement, Exploration, Analysis, Evaluation and Communication are taught throughout the course.

Many of the students who study Physics participate in a wide variety of activities provided by the department and join in at least one of the scientific trips we make to CERN, the Diamond Light facility in Oxford, Physics and Engineering departments in Oxford and Cambridge and relevant and exciting lectures in London and elsewhere. There is an option to attend a group preparing for Russell Group university entrance for science and engineering as well as opportunities to enter competitions including the prestigious International Physics Olympiad