The knowledge and skills acquired in the Biology A Level course, reveal living organisms and their interactions with their environment in depth, from molecular to ecosystem level. We cover topics both in theory and in practice, ensuring pupils are confident and competent in practical skills including a four day residential Field Trip in Devon in October. Enrichment includes a genetics workshop, A Level Science Live, and Royal Society of Biology lectures and competitions.
Entry to the Sixth Form is by current school reports and predicted GCSE Grades. Candidates require a minimum of 3 x Level Six and 3 x Level Four/Five Grades at GCSE (3 B grades and 3 C grades) to enter the Sixth Form, however a minimum of a Level 7 at GCSE is required to study Maths or Physics at A-Level.
Paper 1 (91 marks, 35%, 2 hours) Topics 1-4 including practicals, 76 marks: a mixture of short and long answer questions 15 marks: extended response. Paper 2 (91 marks, 35%) Topics 5-8 including practicals, 76 marks: a mixture of short and long answer questions 15 marks: comprehension. Paper 3 (78 marks, 30%, 2 hours) Topics 1-8 including practical. 38 marks: for structured questions including practical techniques, 15 marks for critical analysis of experimental data, 25 marks for one essay from choice of two. Practical Endorsement: Awarded at the end of two years for meeting the required competency across a range of practical skills. Maths skills: At least l 0% of the marks in the A level exam will require maths skills at a level of at least higher tier GCSE Maths.
About Education Provider
| Region | South West |
| Local Authority | Somerset |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | £25,275 - £39,960 |
| Sixth Form Fee | £18,885 - £21,720 |
| Address | South Street, Wellington, TA21 8NT |
The knowledge and skills acquired in the Biology A Level course, reveal living organisms and their interactions with their environment in depth, from molecular to ecosystem level. We cover topics both in theory and in practice, ensuring pupils are confident and competent in practical skills including a four day residential Field Trip in Devon in October. Enrichment includes a genetics workshop, A Level Science Live, and Royal Society of Biology lectures and competitions.
Entry to the Sixth Form is by current school reports and predicted GCSE Grades. Candidates require a minimum of 3 x Level Six and 3 x Level Four/Five Grades at GCSE (3 B grades and 3 C grades) to enter the Sixth Form, however a minimum of a Level 7 at GCSE is required to study Maths or Physics at A-Level.
Paper 1 (91 marks, 35%, 2 hours) Topics 1-4 including practicals, 76 marks: a mixture of short and long answer questions 15 marks: extended response. Paper 2 (91 marks, 35%) Topics 5-8 including practicals, 76 marks: a mixture of short and long answer questions 15 marks: comprehension. Paper 3 (78 marks, 30%, 2 hours) Topics 1-8 including practical. 38 marks: for structured questions including practical techniques, 15 marks for critical analysis of experimental data, 25 marks for one essay from choice of two. Practical Endorsement: Awarded at the end of two years for meeting the required competency across a range of practical skills. Maths skills: At least l 0% of the marks in the A level exam will require maths skills at a level of at least higher tier GCSE Maths.