Physics
at Rednock School, Dursley · school or sixth form
What the college says
Have you ever wondered... Why the universe behaves the way it does? How ultrasound can create a picture? How fast you would have to travel to fool a speed camera? What force would be necessary to stop a formula one car? What are CERN looking for? Physics A Level is one of the most universally accepted qualifications for progression to university. The course content covers the basis of how things work, from the constituent parts of atoms out to the extent of the universe. You will integrate the concepts studied with a range of practical experiments throughout each topic giving the course both an academic and practical focus. You will learn to apply your knowledge of the key concepts to solve problems in a range of different contexts and applications.
What you need to get on
You will have studied GCSE Physics and achieved grade 7 . You will also need grade 6 in Maths and English.
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
Rednock School
Rednock Drive, Dursley, GL11 4BY
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Dursley
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