Physics
at Ruislip High School, Ruislip · school or sixth form
What the college says
A-level Physics lasts two years, with examinations at the end of the second year. It builds upon your learning from GCSE and in year 12 you will visit many familiar topics and ideas. You will also delve much deeper into the nature of matter discovering the particles that really make everything up.
What you need to get on
Grade 7/7 in Combined Science OR Grade 7 or above in Biology/Chemistry/Physics Grade 6 in 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
Ruislip High School
Sidmouth Drive, Ruislip, HA4 0BY
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Ruislip
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