GCE A Level in Physics A
at Townley Grammar School, Bexleyheath · school or sixth form
What the college says
Physics requires secure analytical, practical and problem-solving skills, together with the ability to communicate scientific ideas and concepts. You will need to have strong mathematical skills: the ability to manipulate algebra and analyse data. The content builds upon the topics studied at GCSE and prepares students for university study.
What you need to get on
Minimum of a grade 7 in GCSE Physics (or 7-7 in combined science GCSE).
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
Townley Grammar School
Townley Road, Bexleyheath, DA6 7AB
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Bexleyheath
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