In Year 12 students will study modules of work covering aspects of: • Biological molecules • Cells • Organisms and the exchange of substances with the environment • Genetic information; variation and relationships between organisms To complete the A level in Year 13 students will also study aspects of: • Responding to change; how organisms respond to changes in external and internal environment • Energy transfers • Genetics; populations, evolution and ecosystems • The control of Gene expression
Six GCSEs at grade 4 or above including English and Maths.
Paper 1: • 2-hour examination • 91 marks 35% of A level • Content taken from the Year 12 programme of study including relevant practical skills • 76 marks: short and long answers • 15 marks: extended response questions Paper 2: • 2-hour examination • 91 marks 35% of A level • Content from Year 13 programme of study, including relevant practical skills • 76 marks: short and long answers • 15 marks: comprehension questions Paper 3: • 2-hour examination • 78 marks 30% of A level • Assessing any content • 38 marks – structured questions including practical techniques • marks critical analysis of given experimental data • 25 marks essay from a choice of two titles
About Education Provider
| Region | East of England |
| Local Authority | Central Bedfordshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Requires improvement |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Engayne Avenue, Sandy, SG19 1BL |
In Year 12 students will study modules of work covering aspects of: • Biological molecules • Cells • Organisms and the exchange of substances with the environment • Genetic information; variation and relationships between organisms To complete the A level in Year 13 students will also study aspects of: • Responding to change; how organisms respond to changes in external and internal environment • Energy transfers • Genetics; populations, evolution and ecosystems • The control of Gene expression
Six GCSEs at grade 4 or above including English and Maths.
Paper 1: • 2-hour examination • 91 marks 35% of A level • Content taken from the Year 12 programme of study including relevant practical skills • 76 marks: short and long answers • 15 marks: extended response questions Paper 2: • 2-hour examination • 91 marks 35% of A level • Content from Year 13 programme of study, including relevant practical skills • 76 marks: short and long answers • 15 marks: comprehension questions Paper 3: • 2-hour examination • 78 marks 30% of A level • Assessing any content • 38 marks – structured questions including practical techniques • marks critical analysis of given experimental data • 25 marks essay from a choice of two titles