What does the cryptic crossword clue "Examination in science ultimately failing a student (8)" mean?

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Examination in science ultimately failing a student (8)

Times Cryptic #29227 | 4 Across | 2025-05-12

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I haven't cracked this one yet — but the brilliant team at Times for the Times have:

PHYSIC[s] + A + L, one with L-plates.

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