A Level in Physics
at Lawnswood School, Leeds · school or sixth form
What the college says
Knowledge & Skills gained: An understanding of natural science at its most fundamental and the part it plays in the functioning of our world and beyond. An appreciation of how science works in practice. The relevance of science beyond the laboratory. Analytical, evaluative and synoptic skills. Practical skills, including the ability to plan and manipulate information and data.
What you need to get on
At least a 66 in GCSE Combined Science, or a 6 in GCSE Physics with at least one other GCSE Science at grade 6+ and a 6+ in GCSE Maths
How you are assessed
Academic subjects, mostly exams, three or four at once. The traditional route to university.
What this level means
The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.
Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?
Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.
Where it runs
Lawnswood School
RING ROAD WEST PARK, LEEDS, LS16 5AG
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · LEEDS
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