Physics A Level
at Knutsford Academy, Knutsford · school or sixth form
What the college says
Physics is the intellectual challenge of discovering the fundamental rules by which the universe works. Hence Physics is the key to today's 'must have' technologies but Physics is also the hunt for the building blocks of nature, the development of non-invasive medical diagnostic and treatment processes, the search for valuable resources and life on other planets, the development of sustainable energy sources.
What you need to get on
5+ GCSE @ Grade 5+ (English & Maths Grade 4+) with Grade 6+ in Biology/Combined Science
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
Knutsford Academy
Bexton Road, Knutsford, WA16 0EA
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Start dates
- 3 September 2026 · Knutsford
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