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Physics

at Great Sankey High School, Warrington · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

Physics is a highly regarded facilitating subject. It can lead to a variety of professional careers in diverse worlds such as finance, computing, education and medicine, and is considered essential for many branches of engineering. A student of Physics A-level will gain insights into the activities of the Large Hadron Collider and the Hubble Telescope as well as deepening their understanding of many everyday technologies from mobile phones to fluorescent tubes. Success in A-Level Physics will demonstrate your ability to problem solve and think creatively in difficult contexts, and can give you access to top universities and employers.

What you need to get on

Students must have at least a B grade in GCSE Physics with good grades in both GCSE Mathematics and English Language due to the demanding nature of the course. Typically, students who do well at A-Level Physics will have an A or better in Physics and Mathematics. Most successful A-Level Physics students also study Mathematics at A-Level, and previous students have combined A-Level Physics with a range of other sciences and technological subjects.

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

  • Great Sankey High School

    Barrow Hall Lane Great Sankey, Warrington, WA5 3AA

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Warrington

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