A Level Physics
at Walton High, Milton Keynes · other provider
What the college says
Physics allows students to learn how to apply maths to real-world problems and explore new areas of study, perhaps more importantly, also developing skills that can be transferred to just about any other area of work, from setting up a business to saving the planet. Even if one doesn’t go on to become a physicist, learning to think like one will help get to the root of any problem and draw connections that aren’t obvious to others.
What you need to get on
Our entry requirements are five grades awarded 9–5 at GCSE/L2 merit or above at BTEC/CTEC equivalent including a minimum of GCSE Grade 5 or above in English & Maths. In addition, some subjects require a GCSE Grade 6 or above in specific entry requirements (see pages 12 and 13). For the A level programme a level 2 BTEC/CTEC Merit counts as an equivalent GCSE Grade 5.
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
Walton High
Fyfield Barrow Walnut Tree, Milton Keynes, MK7 7WH
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Start dates
- 3 September 2026 · Milton Keynes
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