Physics A Level 3

Applications Open: - 8th October 2025

Applications Close:- 20th August 2026

How to Apply: - Please contact The Skinners’ School directly to apply. We do not accept applications via KentChoices

Please see here for more information about our Sixth Form and to complete an application form.

This is a terminal exam with all written papers at the end of the two-year course.

Paper 1 will test your knowledge and understanding of:

• Particle physics, radiation, waves, optics, mechanics and materials, electricity and circuits, simple harmonic motion, circular motion, measurements and their errors.

Paper 2 will test your knowledge and understanding of:

• Thermal physics, electric fields, gravitational fields and orbits, magnetic fields, electromagnetic induction, radioactivity and nuclear physics. It will also be assumed that you still have the relevant knowledge of the topics tested in paper 1.

Paper 3 will test your knowledge and understanding of:

• Experimental skills in physics, data analysis, and ONE of the following optional topics – astrophysics, medical physics, engineering physics, turning points (a history of significant developments in physics) or electronics.

Papers 1 and 2 are each worth 34% of the A-level, and will consist of short structured questions, longer written questions and multiple choice questions. Paper 3 is worth 32%, and consists only of short and long questions. All papers are two hours.

Note there is no longer an assessed practical component of the A Level. Instead, during the course you will develop a portfolio of compulsory practical work as you build your skills. This leads to an AQA Physics practical skills endorsement, required by many universities and employers.