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GCE A Level in Physics

at Maltby Academy, Rotherham · school or sixth form

Ofsted rated their post-16 provisionExpected standard2026see the detail

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

Why is the universe the way it is? Physics asks questions about the fundamental forces and interactions that shape our lives. It seeks to explain how nature behaves by understanding the mechanisms that explain natural phenomena.

What you need to get on

Minimum of two grade 6s in Combined GCSE Science or all three separate GCSE sciences. Minimum grade 6 in GCSE Mathematics. The study of Mathematics beyond GCSE is strongly recommended and complements this course.

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

  • Maltby Academy

    Braithwell Road Maltby, Rotherham, S66 8AB

    DaytimeClassroom based
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