GCE A Level in Physics A
at Range High School, Liverpool · school or sixth form
What the college says
The course aims to develop your understanding of the world around you, from the smallest building blocks of matter, light, the Universe and everything in between. You will develop analytical, quantitative and problem solving skills through engaging, interactive and practical lessons.
What you need to get on
Grade 6 in Physics GCSE or Grade 6 in Combined Science with Grade 6 in Maths GCSE, together with satisfactory academic and attitudinal references. It is recommended that students also study A-level 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
Range High School
Stapleton Road, Formby, L37 2YN
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Formby
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