Physics A Level
at Hinchingbrooke School, Huntingdon · school or sixth form
What the college says
Are you interested in the physics topics in your science studies at GCSE? Are you good at Maths? Do you enjoy problem solving? Would you like to know more about fundamental ideas such as quantum mechanics, cosmology and nuclear physics? If the answer to these questions is yes, then A Level Physics might be for you.
What you need to get on
Minimum Entry Requirement for Sixth is Five 5s. For Triple Science students, 7 in Physics and 6 in Maths. For Combined Science students, grade 7-7 in Science and 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
Hinchingbrooke School
Brampton Road, Huntingdon, PE29 3BN
DaytimeClassroom basedCheck the journey
Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Huntingdon
Who else teaches this exact qualification
Same qualification, different college. Entry requirements and how it is taught can differ a lot between them, which is the whole reason to compare.
- Their version
Derby · East Midlands · 18 months
- Their version
Gillingham · South East · 2 years
- Their version
Torquay · South West · 2 years
- Their version
Christchurch · South West · 2 years
- Their version
Rayleigh · East of England · 18 months
- Their version
Bishop'S Hatfield Girls' School
Hatfield · East of England · 24 months
- Their version
Coventry · West Midlands · 2 years
- Their version
Edgware · London · 2 years