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GCE A Level in Physics A

at John F Kennedy Catholic School · school or sixth form

Ofsted rated their post-16 provisionExpected standard2026see the detail

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

The aims and objectives of the Pearson Advanced GCE in Physics are to enable students to develop: ● Essential knowledge and understanding of different areas of the subject and how they relate to each other ● A deep appreciation of the skills, knowledge and understanding of scientific method ● Competence and confidence in a variety of practical, mathematical and problem solving skills ● Their interest in and enthusiasm for the subject, including developing an interest in further study and careers associated with the subject ● An understanding of how society makes decisions about scientific issues and the sciences contribute to the success of the economy. ● We focus on understanding, rather than just factual recall, and on technological applications and their social, economic, ethical and environmental implications. There is an emphasis on practical work throughout the course.

What you need to get on

Candidates for this course will normally have taken either GCSE Physics or GCSE Combined Science and have attained at least a grade 6 or 6,6. In addition, a grade 7 at Mathematics is advantageous.

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

  • John F Kennedy Catholic School

    John F Kennedy Rc School Hollybush Lane, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 2PH

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