Physics

Entry Requirements

For automatic entry into A-level Maths, a grade 8 at GCSE is required. For automatic entry on A-level Science courses, a grade 8 in GCSE Maths and the relevant Science subject is required. Those who don’t achieve a grade 8 may only be permitted onto their chosen courses after discussion with a member of SLT. For students to gain automatic entry into any other A-level subjects, they are required to achieve at least a grade 7 at GCSE in the relevant subject. For subjects which are new at A-level, the following GCSE grades will be used as the best indicators for potential success in the subject and therefore are required for automatic entry: A GCSE grade 8 or above in both Maths and Physics is required to study A-level Physics. Due to the highly mathematical nature of the subject, it is strongly recommended that at least A-level Maths is also taken, although this is only essential for those who want to take Physics or Engineering at university. For students who want to do such degrees at the most competitive universities, taking A-level Further Maths is highly advantageous.