Physics
at Sir Harry Smith Community College, Peterborough · college
What the college says
It covers from quantum physics and the tiny world of quarks up to the incredibly massive Universe itself. Motion, forces, energy, matter and materials are all studied and their application to many different areas are explored.
What you need to get on
Grade in GCSE Physics, 2 Grade 6s in GCSE Science will also be considered. Grade 7 in any GCSE Science is an advantage.
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
SIR HARRY SMITH COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Eastrea Road Whittlesey, Peterborough, PE7 1XB
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Peterborough
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