A Level Physics
at Sacred Heart of Mary Girls' School, Upminster · school or sixth form
What the college says
A-Level Physics will appeal to students who have an inquiring and mathematical mind and enjoy problem solving. Lessons involve practical work as well as theory work and aim to show how the study of Physics relates to the real world. So if you are interested in how things work – from the very smallest atom to the largest galaxies – then A-Level Physics could be for you! This specification has been designed to inspire students, nurture their passion for physics and lay the foundations for further study in physics or engineering.
What you need to get on
5 grades at 4+ to join the sixth form;66 in Science, 6 in Mathematics.
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
Sacred Heart of Mary Girls' School
St. Marys Lane, Upminster, RM14 2QR
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Start dates
- 3 September 2026 · Upminster
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