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GCSE to A Level Physics Transition Guides

Pick your exam board and where you are starting. Each free guide shows what changes, what to revise first and how to prepare without trying to pre-learn the whole course.

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Quick readiness check Maths priorities Spec-linked checklist 6-week summer plan

OCR A A Level Physics

Choose the stage you’re preparing for.

GCSE → A Level

GCSE → A Level (Year 12)

Starting OCR A A Level after GCSE — what changes, the maths, and a summer plan.

Open OCR A GCSE to A Level guide PDF
Year 12 → Year 13

Year 12 → Year 13

Heading into Year 13 OCR A — the new maths, the new topics, and a summer plan.

Open OCR A Year 13 guide PDF

AQA A Level Physics

Choose the stage you’re preparing for.

GCSE → A Level

GCSE → A Level (Year 12)

Starting AQA A Level after GCSE — what changes, the maths, and a summer plan.

Open AQA GCSE to A Level guide PDF
Year 12 → Year 13

Year 12 → Year 13

Heading into Year 13 AQA — the new maths, the new topics, and a summer plan.

Open AQA Year 13 guide PDF

Not sure which board you take? Ask your teacher — then come back and pick the matching guide. Looking for revision tools? Try MCQ practice, problem solving, or OCR A Level resources.