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Physics

at Netherthorpe School, Chesterfield · school or sixth form

Ofsted rated their sixth form provisionRequires improvement2025see the detail

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

A two year course in Physics that leads to a level 3 qualification

What you need to get on

Students are strongly advised to have at least two grade 6 passes in GCSE Combined Science or GCSE Physics and either GCSE Chemistry or Biology . At least a GCSE grade 6 in Maths for entry. A recommendation to take A-level Maths would be beneficial but not compulsory An interest in the subject is also essential and students will be expected to support classwork with background reading.

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

  • Netherthorpe School

    RALPH ROAD STAVELEY, CHESTERFIELD, S43 3PY

    DaytimeClassroom based
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