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GCE A Level in Physics

at Marriotts School, Stevenage · school or sixth form

Ofsted rated their post-16 provisionExpected standard2026see the detail

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

Physicists explore the fundamental nature of almost everything we know. They probe the furthest reaches of the earth to study the smallest pieces of matter. Join then to enter a world deep beneath the surface of normal human experience. What skills do I need to be successful on this course? If you have an inquisitive mind and want to understand how the world works, the study of Physics will provide many of the answers. You will need strong mathematical skills and the desire to improve the accuracy and precision of your practical work.

What you need to get on

You need at least two grades 6 in GCSE Sciences (including Chemistry if you took triple Science.) You will also need a 6 in Maths (a 7 is recommended) and at least a 5 in English. It is advised that you consider studying Physics in conjunction with Maths A-level.

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

  • Marriotts School

    Brittain Way, Stevenage, SG2 8UT

    DaytimeClassroom based
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