Physics
at Southfield School For Girls, Kettering · school or sixth form
What the college says
Unlike the other sciences, physics has no limits - everything in your life, on this planet, other planets, to the far reaches of universe and beyond is in physics' job description. Physics is a solid choice for students considering a career in Medicine, Veterinary Science, Dentistry, Computing, Chemistry, Biology, Maths and Environmental Science.
What you need to get on
5 GSCE Grade 4-9 including Grade 6 in Physics and Grade 5 in Maths or a Grade 6-6 in Combined Science and Grade 5 in GCSE 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
Southfield School for Girls
Lewis Road, Kettering, NN15 6HE
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Kettering
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