GCE A Level in Physical Education
at Townley Grammar School, Bexleyheath · school or sixth form
What the college says
Physical Education will suit students who have a passion for sport and are already training and competing in sport at a high level. Students should study this subject if they find the theoretical aspects of the subject interesting and are driven to find out how they can improve physical performance; interested in how our bodies can be pushed to their physical peak; keen to understand what gives champions a psychological edge and intrigued by biomechanics.
What you need to get on
Minimum of a grade 6 in GCSE PE, plus evidence of a practical performance.
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
Townley Grammar School
Townley Road, Bexleyheath, DA6 7AB
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Bexleyheath
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