OCR GCE A-Level in Physics (specification A)
at Burford School, Burford · school or sixth form
What the college says
Any Physics qualification is held in high regard by universities and industry and will be accepted by them for any science or engineering courses or apprenticeships. As you progress through the course you will build on your knowledge of the laws of Physics, applying your understanding to solve problems on topics ranging from sub-atomic particles to the entire Universe.
What you need to get on
The minimum entry requirements for students are the best 8 GCSE grades, totalling 38 or higher. For example, two Grade 6s, two Grade 5s, and four Grade 4s. In addition, students also need to have secured a Grade 4 GCSE in English; with a Grade 6-6 in GCSE Combined Science or a Grade 6 in GCSE Triple Physics plus a Grade 6 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
Burford School
Cheltenham Road, Burford, OX18 4PL
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Burford
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