Physics at Highsted

Applications open: 3rd November 2025

Applications close: 21st July 2026

Please make all applications through Kent Choices.

If you have any questions please email sixthform@fulstonmanor.kent.sch.uk.

● Particles, Quantum Phenomena and Electricity.
● Mechanics, Materials and Waves.
● Experimental skills.

For further information, please contact the Head of Subject

Unit G494: Rise and Fall of the Clockwork Universe, Unit G495: Field and Particle Pictures, Unit G496: Researching Physics

A/A* in Physics GCSE or Core and Additional Science.

You could take this course with other advanced level courses such as Chemistry, Biology or Electronics to prepare for higher education in a science related subject or more general higher education courses. With further training, you could go into a job related to Physics such as Science Technician or Electronics Engineer. The course will also help you develop the skills, understanding and knowledge that many employers across lots of industries are looking for. After successful completion of the AS Course, it is possible to continue to the A2 Course in order to gain a full A – Level. You could take this course to complement other advanced level courses such as Chemistry and Biology or to prepare for the A2 part of an Advanced GCE in Physics, which could lead onto higher education in a science related subject or more general higher education courses.