AQA A-Level Physics Diagnostic Centre

What Are These Diagnostics?

Comprehensive assessments designed to give you a clear picture of exactly where you stand across the AQA A-Level Physics course.

Full Specification Coverage

Based on the latest AQA 7408 specification, covering all core sections (3.1–3.8) and optional topics (3.9–3.13). Every major area of the syllabus is assessed so nothing is overlooked.

Exam-Quality Questions

Each question covers calculations, conceptual understanding, and the application of physics principles — mirroring the style and rigour of actual AQA examination papers.

Pinpoint Your Weaknesses

The aim is targeted exam preparation. Identify exactly where to focus your revision time so that every hour of study delivers maximum improvement to your grade.

Personalised Revision Plan

Every diagnostic generates a detailed PDF report with a topic-by-topic breakdown and a personalised 4-week revision action plan tailored to your results.

Choose Your Assessment

Select the tier that matches your current stage of study. You can always come back and take the other one later.

Foundation Tier

Core Physics Diagnostic

AQA Sections 3.1 – 3.8

Topics Covered

Kinematics
Forces
Energy
Momentum
Circular Motion
Materials
Waves
Electricity
Thermal Physics
Gravitational Fields
Electric Fields
Magnetic Fields
Particles & Radiation

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Higher Tier

Comprehensive Physics Diagnostic

All Core Topics + Optional Modules

All Foundation Topics Plus

SHM
Astrophysics
Medical Physics
Nuclear Physics
Alternating Current
Further Mechanics
Optics
Quantum Physics

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How It Works

Four simple steps from start to a personalised revision strategy.

Choose Your Tier

Pick the Foundation Tier for core topics or the Higher Tier for full A-Level coverage including optional modules.

Answer at Your Pace

Work through every question with no time limit. Take as long as you need — accuracy matters more than speed here.

Review Your Results

See a detailed topic-by-topic breakdown of your performance, highlighting strengths and areas that need attention.

Download Your Plan

Get a personalised PDF revision plan with a structured 4-week schedule tailored to your diagnostic results.

Advice for Students

Make the most of your diagnostic results with these tips from experienced physics educators.

Start with the Foundation Tier to establish a baseline — even if you are a Year 13 student. It ensures your fundamentals are solid before tackling the more advanced material.
Be honest with yourself. Do not guess randomly. Mark only what you genuinely know. The diagnostic is only useful if it reflects your true understanding.
Use the PDF report to structure your revision. Focus on topics flagged as URGENT first. These represent the areas where targeted work will have the greatest impact on your grade.
Retake the diagnostic every 2–3 weeks to track your improvement. Watching your scores rise is both motivating and a reliable measure of genuine progress.
Pair your diagnostic results with past paper practice. Once you know which topics need work, use AQA past papers to practise those areas under exam conditions for the best results.
Do not just memorise — aim to understand. Physics rewards deep understanding. For every answer you got wrong, work through the underlying principles until the concept clicks.
Share your results with your teacher. Your diagnostic report gives teachers the information they need to provide targeted, personalised support exactly where you need it.