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GCE A Level in Physics

Level 3A levelsGCE A levelAQA Education

The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for. It is approved for 16 to 18 study, so it can be taken as part of a study programme.

661 providers teach this exact qualification. The 600 listed below are alphabetical; use search with a postcode to find the ones near you.

London110

South East92

North West86

West Midlands78

Yorkshire and The Humber55

East Midlands53

  • Allestree Woodlands School

    Derby · 2 years

    They ask for: Minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade 5 or above uncluding English and Maths.

  • Ashby School

    2 years

    They ask for: For all Sixth Form courses, students must have five GCSE (or equivalent) passes at Grades 9-4. For this course this must include Mathematics at Grade 6 or above

  • Ashfield Comprehensive School

    Nottingham · 3 years

    Entry requirements not listed.

  • Bluecoat Aspley Academy

    Nottingham · 2 years

    They ask for: 5 x grade 4 or above including English Language and Maths. Grade 5/5 in Combined Science (Higher Tier) or grade 5 in Physics and Chemistry. Grade 5 in Maths. If

  • Boston High School

    Boston · 2 years

    They ask for: 5 x 4-9 GCSE grades. GCSE grades 6-6 or higher in GCSE Combined Science or GCSE Physics. Grade 6 or higher in GCSE Maths.

  • Bosworth Community College

    Leicester · 2 years

    They ask for: All students intending to take A-Levels at Bosworth Academy will be expected to have at least grade 5 in both GCSE English Language and Maths as well as 3 other

  • Bourne Grammar School

    Bourne · 2 years

    They ask for: Grade 7 in GCSE Physics(or Grade 7-7 in GCSE Combined Science Trilogy) and Grade 7 in GCSE Maths

  • Bramcote College

    Nottingham · 2 years

    They ask for: 4-5 GCSEs including Maths, Physics and English

  • Brookfield Community School

    9 months

    They ask for: To study this course you must have achieved Grade 6-6 in GCSE Combined Science or if your school offers it Grade 6 in GCSE Physics.

  • Caistor Grammar School

    Market Rasen · 2 years

    They ask for: All applicants will have at least a GCSE grade 4 in Mathematics and English Language or Literature. It will also be required to have gained 4 GCSE passes at eit

  • Caroline Chisholm School

    Northampton · 2 years

    They ask for: GCSE English Minimum of grade 4 in both English Literature and Language / GCSE Maths Minimum of grade 6 / GCSE Triple Science Physics or GCSE Combined ScienceMi

  • Chilwell School

    Nottingham · 24 months

    They ask for: minimum requirements are 5 GCSE grade C or above, including English or maths. Some subjects have additional requirements, which are specified in the prospectus

  • Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School

    Dronfield · 2 years

    They ask for: Double 6 in GCSE Combined Science or a 6 in GCSE Physics and one other science. 6 in GCSE Mathematics. Students must also undertake continued mathematics study

  • East Leake Academy

    Loughborough · 2 years

    They ask for: At least five grade 6 to 9 Level 2 qualifications, of which all must be GCSE subjects, including both English and Mathematics at least Grade 5. Applicants need

  • Hall Park Academy

    Nottingham · 2 years

    They ask for: Grade 5 (from a higher paper) in GCSE Physics or a grade 5-5 in Combined Science.

  • John Port Spencer Academy

    Derby · 2 years

    They ask for: Sixth form entry requirements. GCSE grade 5 in Biology (Triple) or 55 in Trilogy Desirable grade 6 in Physical Education, or Merit at BTEC level if taken. If GC

  • Kettering Buccleuch Academy

    Kettering · 2 years

    They ask for: 5 GCSEs including Maths (Grade 7) and English (Grade 5). Plus double Science 77 or Triple Science 777

  • Kingsthorpe College

    Northampton · 2 years

    They ask for: 5 GCSE Grade 9 to 5, including a Grade 5 for English and a Grade 6 in Maths with 7-7 in Combined Science or 6-6-7 in Triple with the 7 in Physics (mitigating ci

  • Lady Manners School

    Bakewell · 2 years

    They ask for: Grade 6 in GCSE Physics or grade 6-6 in GCSE Combined Science. Grade 6 in GCSE Mathematics.

  • Littleover Community School

    Derby · 2 years

    They ask for: See LCS Sixth Form prospectus for further details. https://www.littleover.derby.sch.uk/content/6prospectus/files/prospectus2024.pdf

  • Lutterworth College

    Lutterworth · 2 years

    They ask for: 5 GSCE Grade 9- 4 to include a 7 in maths and a 6 in Physics and one other science

  • Magdalen College School

    Brackley · 2 years

    They ask for: 7 A* - C at GCSE

  • Malcolm Arnold Academy

    Northampton · 24 months

    They ask for: 5 x GCSEs at Grade 5 or above, plus 2 x SCIENCE GCSEs at Grade 6 and a Grade 6 in GCSE MATHS

  • Moulton School and Science College

    Northampton · 2 years

    They ask for: General Entry Criteria: An APS (average GCSE point score) of greater than 4.5 drawn from all GCSE results (from a minimum of 6 entries). Either Maths Grade 4 an

  • Netherthorpe School

    Chesterfield · 2 years

    They ask for: 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 GCS

  • Northampton Academy

    Northampton · 2 years

    They ask for: A minimum of five GCSE Qualifications or equivalent at Grade 4 or above including English Language and Mathematics and following a Level 3 programme.

  • Northampton College

    Northampton · 2 years

    They ask for: The required point score to join our A Level programme is 4.25 across all your GCSEs. This must include a minimum of 5 grade 5s or above including a grade 5 or

  • Northampton School For Girls

    Northampton · 2 years

    They ask for: Grade 6 or above in GCSE Physics and grade 6 or above in GCSE Mathematics or Grades 6-6 or above in GCSE Double Science and grade 6 or above in GCSE Mathematics

  • Nottingham College

    Nottingham · 2 years

    They ask for: To study 3 A Levels you'll need at least 5 GCSE's at grades 9-4 (A*-C) including GCSE English at grade 4 (C) or above and Maths at grade 5 (C) or above. To stud

  • Nottingham University Academy of Science and Technology

    Nottingham · 2 years

    They ask for: Minimum grade 7 in GCSE Mathematics and grade 6 in Physics. Mathematics A Level must also be studied alongside A Level Physics.

  • Outwood Academy Newbold

    Chesterfield · 2 years

    They ask for: 5 x GCSE Grade A* - C including Grade 6 or above in both GCSE Science and Additional, plus a Grade 6 in Mathematics

  • Outwood Academy Portland

    Worksop · 72 weeks

    They ask for: Students must achieve the minimum entry requirement of 5 GCSEs graded 9-4. Students must have achieved a GCSE Grade 6 in Science, Additional Science or Physics.

  • Outwood Academy Valley

    Worksop · 72 weeks

    They ask for: Students must achieve the minimum entry requirements of 5 GCSEs graded 9-4. Students must also achieve at least a Grade 6 at GCSE in Additional Science or Physi

  • Queen Elizabeth'S Grammar School

    Ashbourne · 2 years

    They ask for: 4-5 GCSEs including Maths, Physics and English

  • Queen Elizabeth'S Grammar School, Horncastle

    Horncastle · 2 years

    They ask for: GCSE grade 6 or above in Physics. OR a GCSE grade 6-6 or above in Trilogy Science.

  • Rushcliffe Spencer Academy

    Nottingham · 2 years

    They ask for: Grade 4 GCSE in Mathematics and English Language A minimum of five GCSEs at grades 5 and above including grade 6 in the subjects selected for A Level. *To study

  • Sir Christopher Hatton Academy

    Wellingborough · 22 months

    They ask for: ? In line with the entry requirements for a Pathway 1 subject ? You should have a grade B or above in Triple Science, Physics, English and Maths. ? Or Grade A i

  • Sir William Robertson Academy

    Lincoln · 2 years

    They ask for: 5 GCSEs (9-4) including English and Maths

  • South Nottinghamshire Academy

    Nottingham · 18 months

    They ask for: 5 x GCSE's grade 9 - 4 including grade 5 in English or Maths. Grade 5 in Combined Science, or a grade 5 in Physics and a 5 in higher tier Mathematics.

  • South Wolds Community School

    Nottingham · 2 years

    They ask for: At least 2 GCSE Grade 6 and above and 4 GCSE grade 5 and above. A minimum of a Grade 6 in either GCSE Science Trilogy or GCSE Physics, plus a minimum of a Grade

  • Southfield School For Girls

    Kettering · 2 years

    They ask for: 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.

  • St Mary'S Catholic High School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy

    Chesterfield · 78 weeks

    They ask for: Grade 7 in Maths and 6 or above in Physics/6-6 in Combined Science.

  • Stamford Endowed Schools

    Stamford · 2 years

    They ask for: Grade 7 or above in Physics GCSE or Grade 7 or above in the Physics component of a Science Double Award GCSE. Grade 7 or above in Mathematics GCSE.

  • The Bourne Academy

    Bourne · 2 years

    They ask for: 6 GCSE grades 9-5 including GCSE grade 7 Combined Science Trilogy or GCSE 7 Physics and GCSE 7 Maths

  • The Ecclesbourne School

    Belper · 2 years

    They ask for: 5 GCSES 4-9 or A*-C to include Maths and English Lang or Lit Grade 5 + GCSE Combined Science: 5, 5 (6 desirable) or GCSE Separate Sciences: Grade 5 in Physics (

  • The Ferrers School

    Rushden · 2 years

    They ask for: An average GCSE point score of 5.5+, including grade 6 in physics or 6-6 in GCSE triology science. You should have at least a grade 6 in GCSE mathematics.

  • The Joseph Whitaker School

    Mansfield · 2 years

    They ask for: Please see attached Prospectus

  • The Long Eaton School

    Nottingham · 2 years

    They ask for: 9 - 6 in Physics

  • The Manor Academy

    2 years

    They ask for: B core, B additional and C further additional.

  • The National School

    Nottingham · 18 months

    Entry requirements not listed.

  • The Nottingham Emmanuel School

    Nottingham · 2 years

    They ask for: Students must have achieved a minimum of 5 GCSEs at grades 4-9 (or equivalent) including a grade 4 or above in mathematics and English. Some subjects will also

  • The Parker E-Act Academy

    Daventry · 2 years

    They ask for: 6-7 GCSEs including Maths, Physics.

  • The Priory Academy Lsst

    Lincoln · 2 years

    They ask for: Please see Sixth Form prospectus.

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East of England49

  • Abbey College, Ramsey

    Huntingdon · 2 years

    They ask for: Five GCSEs grade 5 or above, including grade 7 in Physics or 7-7 in Trilogy

  • Attleborough Academy

    Attleborough · 2 years

    They ask for: 7 GCSEs or Equivalent at grade 4 or above. Plus individual subject entry requirements.

  • Barnwell School

    Stevenage · 2 years

    They ask for: 4-5 GCSEs at grade 4 (C) or above including English language and maths.

  • Birchwood High School

    Bishop's Stortford · 2 years

    They ask for: Minimum TPS of 42, and the specific subject requirements (2 Grade 6's in GCSE Double Science or Triple Science including Physics and Maths)

  • Brentwood County High School

    24 months

    They ask for: Grade 6 in Physics and a grade 6 in maths and one other science or grade 77 in combined science

  • Cecil Jones Academy

    22 months

    They ask for: 4-5 GCSEs including Maths, Physics and English

  • Dame Alice Owen'S School

    Potters Bar · 18 months

    They ask for: You need to have taken Physics or Combined Science GCSE. You are required to have achieved a minimum of Grades 7,6 in Combined Science GCSE or grade 6 in GCSE P

  • Diss High School

    Diss · 2 years

    They ask for: Minimum of five grade 4 GCSE passes; these must include at least grade 4 in English Language. Additionally, this course requires Grade 6 in Maths and 6-6 in Com

  • Fearnhill School

    Letchworth Garden City · 23 months

    They ask for: 4-5 GCSE's at grade 5 or above.

  • Felixstowe School

    Felixstowe · 2 years

    They ask for: 4-5 GCSEs including Maths, Physics and English

  • Future Academies Watford

    Watford · 2 years

    They ask for: Students must achieve a minimum of a Grade 7 in Triple Physics. Combined Science Grade 8-8, Maths Grade 7 and English Language Grade 6.

  • Goffs Academy

    Waltham Cross · 2 years

    They ask for: 7 in Physics and 6-6 in Biology and Chemistry GCSE. Minimum of 7-7 in Combined Science

  • Helena Romanes School

    Dunmow · 2 years

    They ask for: 5 GSCEs grade 4 to 9 including Double Science (6/7) or Triple Science (Physics 6) plus Grade 6 in GCSE Maths and Grade 5 in English Language.

  • Hellesdon High School

    Norwich · 176 hours

    They ask for: A minimum of 6 GCSEs (or equivalent) to start on 4 A/S Levels. These must be from at least 4 separate courses, with 4 GCSEs at A*-C and English & maths at grade

  • Inspire Education Group

    Peterborough · 36 weeks

    They ask for: The standard requirement for A Levels at Stamford College is 5 GCSEs at Grade 5/C or above as a minimum for humanities subjects and 6/B in maths for all science

  • Lift Greensward

    Hockley · 2 years

    They ask for: Triple Science with a minimum grade 6 in Physics. Core and Additional Science grade 7 in one element. Students should also have a grade 6 at GCSE Mathematics. S

  • Lift Tendring

    Frinton-On-Sea · 2 years

    Entry requirements not listed.

  • Loreto College

    St. Albans · 2 years

    They ask for: Separate Chemistry GCSE Grade 6 (Minimum) Combined Science GCSE Grades 7,7 Mathematics GCSE Grade 6 (Minimum)

  • Luton Sixth Form College

    Luton · 2 years

    They ask for: In addition to our general entry requirements, you must have: GCSE English grade 4 GCSE Maths grade 6 GCSE Science two grade 6s (if taking Triple Science, must

  • Marriotts School

    Stevenage · 2 years

    They ask for: You need at least two grades 6 in GCSE Sciences (including Chemistry if you took triple Science.) You will also need a 6 in Maths (a 7 is recommended) and at le

  • Mayflower High School

    Billericay · 18 months

    They ask for: CAPS 5 plus grade 6-6 in GCSE Combined Science (if Separate Sciences are undertaken 6-6 including 6 in Physics). Grade 6 in GCSE Mathematics is recommended. Stu

  • Mossbourne Fobbing Academy

    2 years

    They ask for: Either Combined Science grade 6-6 or Physics GCSE grade 6 and Mathematics grade 6 and English Language grade 6.

  • Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School

    St. Albans · 2 years

    They ask for: Average GCSE Point Score of 6+ including English, Maths; and Physics at Grade 6 or above (7-7 if Combined Science)

  • Philip Morant School and College

    2 years

    They ask for: Students are required to have at least: grade 7 in GCSE Physics or 7/7 for Science & grade 7 in GCSE Maths.

  • Presdales School

    Ware · 2 years

    They ask for: Please contact Presdales for further details.

  • Richard Hale School

    Hertford · 2 years

    They ask for: Average Points Score of 5.0 in best 8 Full Course GCSEs in addition to English Language at grade 5 and Mathematics GCSE at grade 6 or more. A grade 6 in the sub

  • Rickmansworth School

    Rickmansworth · 2 years

    They ask for: 4-5 GCSEs including Maths, Physics and English

  • Roundwood Park School

    Harpenden · 2 years

    They ask for: Grade 6 or above in GCSE Physics, Grade 7 or above in GCSE Maths and Grade 5 in GCSE English Language. OR Grade 6-6 in Combined Science and Grade 7 in Maths and

  • Samuel Ryder Academy

    St. Albans · 24 months

    They ask for: It is essential that you achieve a level 6 or higher in Combined Science or Physics GCSE. You should also have achieved a level 6 or higher in Maths at GCSE. It

  • Samuel Ward Academy

    Haverhill · 360 hours

    They ask for: Students must have at least an B grade in Additional Science or B grade in Triple Science.

  • Samuel Whitbread Academy

    Shefford · 2 years

    They ask for: APS 5.3. Two Grade 6s in GCSE Sciences (if Triple Science is studied, one must be Physics). Grade 6 in GCSE Maths. Pass the entry exam.

  • Sandy Secondary School

    Sandy · 2 years

    Entry requirements not listed.

  • Sawtry Village Academy

    Huntingdon · 2 years

    They ask for: Average point score 5.5+

  • Shenfield High School

    Brentwood · 2 years

    They ask for: Students are required to achieve a grade 7 in either of their combined science examinations, regardless of which route they have followed. Students studying sep

  • Simon Balle All-Through School

    Hertford · 2 years

    They ask for: Average Points Score of 5.6 in best 8 Full Course GCSEs. In addition to Maths GCSE grade 6, English GCSE grade 5. Triple science 6's in all sciences or combined

  • Southend High School For Boys

    Westcliff-On-Sea · 24 months

    They ask for: You will need to accrue at least 52 points from your eight best GCSE grades, where numerical grades = face value & A*=9, A=8, B=7. Short course GCSEs may be inc

  • St Albans Girls' School

    St. Albans · 2 years

    They ask for: GCSE Combined Science 6-6 or GCSE Separate Physics 6, Maths 6

  • St Ivo Academy

    St. Ives · 2 years

    They ask for: General entry requirements available in the St Ivo Academy Sixth Form Prospectus. Grade 6+ in GCSE mathematics. Grade 6+/6+ including physics in GCSE combined s

  • St John Payne Catholic School, Chelmsford

    Chelmsford · 2 years

    They ask for: Best 8 capped point score 38 points

  • Taverham High School

    Norwich · 2 years

    They ask for: Minimum requirement: 6 GCSEs Grades 9-4 (or equivalent), including English language; Grade 5 physics (higher tier) and Grade 5 mathematics or Grade 5/5 combined

  • The Appleton School

    Benfleet · 2 years

    They ask for: GCSE grade 6 in Physics or grade 6 in Additional Science and a grade 6 in both Maths and English.

  • The Bishop'S Stortford High School

    Bishop's Stortford · 23 months

    They ask for: Overall Pathway requirements: 3 A levels - at least 44 from your best 8 GCSEs (and at least grade 5 in Mathematics and English Language or Literature) or BTEC a

  • The Bromfords School

    Wickford · 2 years

    They ask for: Grade 6 in Separate Science Physics (or 6:6 in Combined). Grade 6 in Mathematics

  • The King John School

    Benfleet · 2 years

    They ask for: 6 GCSE Science Core & Additional or Triple (must have a 6 GCSE in Physics), 6 GCSE Maths.

  • The Knights Templar School

    Baldock · 18 months

    They ask for: https://www.sixthform.kts.school/entry-requirements

  • The Stockwood Park Academy

    2 years

    They ask for: 5 GCSE 9 to 5 including English and Maths

  • The Thomas Alleyne Academy

    Stevenage · 2 years

    They ask for: Minimum APS 5.6 and grade 6 in maths and grade 6 in physics or grade 7 in core and additional science

  • Thomas Gainsborough School

    Sudbury · 2 years

    They ask for: Grade 6 in GCSE Maths, Grade 6 in GCSE Physics or Grade 6/6 in GCSE Combined Science.

  • Thurston Community College

    Bury St. Edmunds · 2 years

    They ask for: Double 6 in Science

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