A-level Physics
at Appleby Grammar School, Appleby-In-Westmorland · school or sixth form
What the college says
Physics encompasses a wide range of topics that deal with science as big as the universe or smaller than a proton and everything in between. We look at matter and energy and the relationships between them. It is a science subject, so practical work is an important element.
What you need to get on
GCSE Grade 6 or better in Physics or in both Science plus Additional Science (Higher Level). Preferably a GCSE Grade 6 in Maths or higher.
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
Appleby Grammar School
Battlebarrow, Appleby, CA16 6XU
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Start dates
- 3 September 2026 · Appleby
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