Physics
at Churchill Academy & Sixth Form, Winscombe · school or sixth form
Ofsted rated their sixth form provisionGood2025see the detail
What the college says
Physics A Level is a course for people that are curious about the world around them; from the largest to the smallest scales. The course builds on GCSE Science, taking topics such as forces and electricity further to deepen understanding and introduce exciting new ground like quarks and relativity.
What you need to get on
Standard Sixth Form entry (3 GCSEs at Grade 5 and 2 GCSEs at Grade 4) plus 2x Grade 6 in GCSE Science, including Physics and Grade 6 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
Churchill Academy & Sixth Form
Churchill Green Churchill, Winscombe, BS25 5QN
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