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Physics

at Ripley St Thomas Church of England Academy, Lancaster · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

You should enjoy solving problems by practical and mathematical means. Those students who succeed well at this level tend to have a natural interest in the many applications of Physics in everyday life and are prepared to support this with rigorous study.

What you need to get on

Sixth Form Entry Requirement GCSE Physics – Grade 6 plus oneother Science Grade 6 or GCSE Combined Science Grade 66 Essential Additional Requirement: GCSE Mathematics Grade 6

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

  • Ripley St Thomas Church of England Academy

    Ashton Road, Lancaster, LA1 4RS

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Lancaster

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