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BPhO Junior Physics Challenge (Y10)

British Physics Olympiad (BPhO)

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On-campus•£
57d•Y9, 10, 11
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Fancy testing your physics skills against the nation? Join the BPhO Junior Physics Challenge to tackle cool problems in mechanics, electricity and optics, build problem-solving skills, earn recognition, and boost your uni/career profile.

Prize: Certificates (downloadable from the Competitions platform); schools encouraged to award their own prizes.

The BPhO Junior Physics Challenge is a national physics competition run by the British Physics Olympiad aimed primarily at Year 10 students in the UK (Year 9 and Year 11 may also participate). Its purpose is to encourage interest in physics and to recognise excellence among young physicists.

The challenge covers a range of topics including dynamics, electricity, optics, heat, units, basic astronomy and waves, and is designed to be inclusive and engaging rather than a high-stakes exam.

The competition is delivered online via the Competitions Platform and is sat in school under teacher supervision. It consists of two 25-minute tests, each containing 30 questions, which can be taken consecutively or on two separate occasions within the competition window.

A desktop or laptop is recommended (iPads can be used but the system is not optimised for small/touch screens). Schools register via the Competitions Platform (teacher registration required). Cost is £20 per school entry (covers up to 999 students) and certificates are provided; schools are encouraged to award their own prizes.

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1

25 Apr 2025 – 16 May 2025

2025 competition window

2

24 Apr 2026 – 15 May 2026

2026 competition window (listed on page)

Duration: 2 x 25 minutes (two 25-minute online papers; 30 questions per paper)

Location

On-campus
United Kingdom
Participating schools (UK)
  • Aimed at Year 10 (UK); Year 9 and Year 11 participants are also allowed.
  • Must be sat in school under teacher supervision; the competition may not be run remotely.
  • Teachers must register on the Competitions Platform (teacher registration is for teachers only).
  • The competition must be run for a class/group at the same time; individuals may not participate separately.
  • Students may not have a second attempt at the competition.
Participation Fee

£20

£20 for a school entry of up to 999 students.

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