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Physics

at The Compton School, London · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level18 monthsFull timeFree

What the college says

Physics is the study of everything that is hard to see or hard to understand, from the subatomic to the infinity (possibly) of space. You will learn to explore and evaluate the theories that attempt to explain the entire universe and everything it contains. Scientists know that we cannot explain everything, but it cannot, and should not stop us trying. There is currently no understanding of why we cannot see most of the universe we know is there. We do not know why the rate of expansion of the universe is increasing, but we are trying. Scientists do know why the sky is blue and why every rainbow is unique to you. If your immediate response to not knowing something is to probe and question, then Physics is for you. You will learn to analyse, evaluate and interpret, work independently and collectively, and if you are very lucky you may find out if duck quacks echo.

What you need to get on

6 in Maths and at least 1 grade 7 and 1 grade 6 in Science (triple science students must have a minimum grade 6 in the subject they wish to study) To gain entry to the Sixth Form students must have a minimum point score of 5.5 or above for your best 8 GCSE subjects.

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 Compton School

    Summers Lane, London, N12 0QG

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · London

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