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GCSE Physics Lab Setup Guide & Equipment Checklist for Schools

Setting up a well‑equipped GCSE Physics lab is essential for delivering the required practicals effectively, safely and confidently. To download a spreadsheet version of this setting up list please  click here and  View our full range of classroom physics equipment here.

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Academy Borosilicate Glass Beaker 100ml

Academy Borosilicate Glass Beaker 100ml

SKU: 8061

£0.50
Academy Borosilicate Glass Beaker 250ml

Academy Borosilicate Glass Beaker 250ml

SKU: 8063

£0.59
Acrylic Block Rectangular 115 x 65 x 18mm, 1 Unit : Multibuy Discount Offer x 10 Units

Acrylic Block Rectangular 115 x 65 x 18mm, 1 Unit : Multibuy Discount Offer x 10 Units

SKU: 9136

Multibuy Discount Offer
£45.00
Ball Pein Hammer 8oz Hardwood

Ball Pein Hammer 8oz Hardwood

SKU: 4408

£4.98
Bench Mats/Heat Proof Mats Box of 10 150 x 150mm

Bench Mats/Heat Proof Mats Box of 10 150 x 150mm

SKU: 1287

£6.68
Calorimeter Heating Block Aluminium 86 x 76mm Dia.

Calorimeter Heating Block Aluminium 86 x 76mm Dia.

SKU: 0596

£14.28
Calorimeter Heating Block Copper 81 x 44mm Dia.

Calorimeter Heating Block Copper 81 x 44mm Dia.

SKU: 0597

£27.61
Calorimeter Heating Block Steel 91 x 44mm Dia.

Calorimeter Heating Block Steel 91 x 44mm Dia.

SKU: 0598

£6.97
Component Holder (Set of 8)

Component Holder (Set of 8)

SKU: 1624

£20.47
Connecting Lead Black 500mm Wire

Connecting Lead Black 500mm Wire

SKU: 2206

£0.97
Connecting Lead Red 500mm Wire

Connecting Lead Red 500mm Wire

SKU: 2205

£0.99
Crocodile Clips Pack of 10 Black Insulated 48mm

Crocodile Clips Pack of 10 Black Insulated 48mm

SKU: 0064

£1.28
Data Harvest Light Gate 3250

Data Harvest Light Gate 3250

SKU: 2492

£59.00
Data Harvest Wireless Light Gate Sensor

Data Harvest Wireless Light Gate Sensor

SKU: 80464

£129.00
Data Harvest Wireless Temperature Sensor 1100

Data Harvest Wireless Temperature Sensor 1100

SKU: 3180

£95.00
Digital Multimeter, 1 Unit : Multibuy Discount Offer x 10 Units

Digital Multimeter, 1 Unit : Multibuy Discount Offer x 10 Units

SKU: 9552

Multibuy Discount Offer
£75.00
Displacement Vessel 115 x 90mm

Displacement Vessel 115 x 90mm

SKU: 1415

£4.21
Disposable Pipettes Box of 500 3ml Graduated

Disposable Pipettes Box of 500 3ml Graduated

SKU: 1225

£6.98
G Clamp 75mm

G Clamp 75mm

SKU: 1254

£5.68
Glass Block 100 x 60 x 18mm, 1 Unit : Multibuy Discount Offer x 10 Units

Glass Block 100 x 60 x 18mm, 1 Unit : Multibuy Discount Offer x 10 Units

SKU: 9143

Multibuy Discount Offer
£25.00
Immersion Heater 12V 50W

Immersion Heater 12V 50W

SKU: 0249

£16.98
Labglass Beaker Low Form Borosilicate Glass 800ml

Labglass Beaker Low Form Borosilicate Glass 800ml

SKU: 2590

£2.98
Led Ray Box/Raybox

Led Ray Box/Raybox

SKU: 2333

£17.88
Leslie's Cube/Leslie Cube

Leslie's Cube/Leslie Cube

SKU: 0903

£8.18
Linear Air Track 2.1 Metres with Accessories

Linear Air Track 2.1 Metres with Accessories

SKU: 2060

£359.93
Linear Air Track Blower

Linear Air Track Blower

SKU: 2061

£209.98
Mass Brass Set Incl. Hanger 9 x 10g & 10g Hanger

Mass Brass Set Incl. Hanger 9 x 10g & 10g Hanger

SKU: 0356

£7.23
Mass Brass Set Including Hanger 1000g

Mass Brass Set Including Hanger 1000g

SKU: 0358

£24.08
Materials Kit

Materials Kit

SKU: 1014

£88.28
Measuring Cylinder Plastic 100ml

Measuring Cylinder Plastic 100ml

SKU: 0216

£0.66
Measuring Cylinder Plastic 10ml

Measuring Cylinder Plastic 10ml

SKU: 0213

£0.30
Measuring Cylinder Plastic 50ml

Measuring Cylinder Plastic 50ml

SKU: 0215

£0.40
Ohaus NVE Balance & Adaptor 2100 x 0.01g

Ohaus NVE Balance & Adaptor 2100 x 0.01g

SKU: 80064

£144.98
Pulley, Bench Mounting 70mm

Pulley, Bench Mounting 70mm

SKU: 0394

£10.48
Pulley, Rod Mounting, Ball Bearing

Pulley, Rod Mounting, Ball Bearing

SKU: 1809

£9.21
Retort Clamp - Three Prong with Bosshead

Retort Clamp - Three Prong with Bosshead

SKU: 2432

£5.61
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Capacity (g)
  1. 2100
Colour
  1. Clear
Material
  1. Borosilicate Glass
  2. Plastic
Product
  1. Beakers
  2. Laboratory Scales
  3. Measuring Cylinders
  4. Pipettes
Resolution
  1. 0.01
Scale Type
  1. Electronic Scale
Volume (ml)
  1. 3
  2. 10
  3. 50
  4. 100
  5. 250
  6. 800
Brand Name
  1. Academy
  2. Better Equipped
  3. Data Harvest
  4. Eisco
  5. IPC
  6. Labglass
  7. Ohaus
  8. Other
  9. SATZ
  10. Silverline
Price
  1. £0.30 - £9.99
  2. £10.00 - £19.99
  3. £20.00 - £29.99
  4. £40.00 - £49.99
  5. £50.00 - £59.99
  6. £70.00 - £79.99
  7. £80.00 - £89.99
  8. £90.00 - £99.99
  9. £120.00 - £129.99
  10. £140.00 - £149.99
  11. £190.00 - £199.99
  12. £200.00 - £209.99
  13. £300.00 - £309.99
  14. £350.00 - £359.99

Setting up a well‑equipped GCSE Physics lab is essential for delivering the required practicals effectively, safely and confidently. This guide provides a complete, curriculum‑aligned list of GCSE Physics equipment, ideal for technicians, heads of department and new school lab setups.

Why a Well‑Equipped GCSE Physics Lab Matters

A complete and organised physics lab allows students to explore forces, waves, electricity, energy transfers and more through hands‑on investigation. Schools that maintain a strong inventory experience smoother lessons, less downtime and safer practical delivery.

Complete GCSE Physics Equipment Checklist

Core Apparatus

Safety Equipment

Power supplies & batteries

Electrical components (bulbs, wires, resistors, switches)

Multimeters & ammeters

Light gates and stopwatches

Meter rules & vernier calipers

Springs and masses for Hooke’s Law

Trolleys, ramps & motion sensors

Ray boxes, lenses & mirrors

Thermometers & insulation materials

Safety goggles

Heat‑proof mats

Electrical safety signage

First‑aid and spill kits

To download a spreadsheet version of this setting up list please  click here and  View our full range of classroom physics equipment here.