Physics A level
at The Castle School, Bristol · school or sixth form
What the college says
Physics is the study of "matter, energy, and the interaction between them", but what that really means is that A Level Physics is about asking fundamental questions and trying to answer them by observing and experimenting. We study interactions from the unthinkably large in the Universe to the infinitesimally small in particle physics.
What you need to get on
7 GCSEs at grade 4 or above including: Grade 6 in Physics, grade 6 in Chemistry and grade 5 in Biology, OR 66 in Combined Science and grade 6 in Maths.
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
The Castle School
The Castle School Park Road, Bristol, BS35 1HT
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Bristol
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