Physics
at Lipson Co-Operative Academy, Plymouth · school or sixth form
Ofsted rated their post-16 provisionExpected standard2026see the detail
What the college says
2 Year Linear A level. The A Level Physics specification content is divided into six teaching modules. The content has been recently revised to equip students with the skills necessary for the 21st Century. Traditionally A Level Physics students' progress to University. Being a facilitating A Level, it can provide entry not just to Science degree courses, but also a wide range of political, economic and engineering based qualifications.
What you need to get on
Grade 6 or above in subject, Grade 6 or above in English, 5 GSCE Grade 5 or above
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
Lipson Co-operative Academy
Bernice Terrace, Plymouth, PL4 7PG
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