GCE A Level in Physics
at Rossett School, Harrogate · school or sixth form
Ofsted rated their sixth form provisionGood2025see the detail
What the college says
Physics encompasses the study of the universe, from the largest galaxies to the smallest subatomic particles. Physics is crucial to understanding the world around us, the world inside us, and the world beyond us. Physics challenges our imaginations with concepts like relativity; it leads to great discoveries, such as computers and lasers which change our lives by curing cancer or developing sustainable energy solutions.
What you need to get on
5 GCSE at grade 4+ including Physics GCSE grade 6+, or 6/6+ in Combined Science. Maths GCSE grade 6+ is also required.
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
Rossett School
Green Lane, Harrogate, HG2 9JP
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