GCE A Level in Physics
at St Simon Stock Catholic School, Maidstone · school or sixth form
What the college says
Physics is a critical subject for the advancement of our world. All of the technological advancements in the 20th and 21st centuries have built upon our improved understanding of the universe, from the very largest structures, like galaxies, to the smallest structures, like quarks and leptons. Physicists aim to try to understand and to explain how and why things happen. They love to theorise, prove and disprove using both mathematics and by experimentation.
What you need to get on
Grade 6-6 or above in GCSE Combined Science or a Grade 6-9 in GCSE Physics. Grade 5-9 in GCSE 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
St Simon Stock Catholic School
Oakwood Park, Maidstone, ME16 0JP
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Maidstone
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