The following topics are studied at A Level: • Biological molecules • Cells • Organisms exchange substances with their environment • Genetic information, variation and relationships between organisms • Energy transfers in and between organisms • Organisms respond to changes in their internal and external environments • Genetics, populations, evolution and ecosystems • The control of gene expression There will be an opportunity to go on a field trip to study Ecology.
Biology as a standalone GCSE grade 6, preferably 7, or Combined Science award grade 6-6. Maths at grade 6 is also required.
Paper 1: Any content from topics 1-4, including relevant practical skills (91 marks, 35% of A Level, 2 hours) Paper 2: Any content from topics 5-8, including relevant practical skills (91 marks, 35% of A Level 2 hours) Paper 3: Any content from topics 1-8, including relevant practical skills. Also includes synoptic essay worth 25 marks. (78 marks, 30% of A Level, 2 hours). All examination papers require students to access at least Higher Tier GCSE Mathematics (or equivalent), and 10% of the marks across the papers are awarded for this. There is no coursework, although students are required to complete 12 practicals, from which contents can be assessed in any of papers 1, 2 and 3. Records and evidence of their practical work and their competencies in each practical skill are required in order for them to gain their Biology practical endorsement. This will be recorded as a pass/fail alongside their final grade.
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Bracknell Forest |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Girls |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | £39,522 - £42,570 |
| Sixth Form Fee | £25,767 - £26,316 |
| Address | London Road, Ascot, SL5 8BQ |
The following topics are studied at A Level: • Biological molecules • Cells • Organisms exchange substances with their environment • Genetic information, variation and relationships between organisms • Energy transfers in and between organisms • Organisms respond to changes in their internal and external environments • Genetics, populations, evolution and ecosystems • The control of gene expression There will be an opportunity to go on a field trip to study Ecology.
Biology as a standalone GCSE grade 6, preferably 7, or Combined Science award grade 6-6. Maths at grade 6 is also required.
Paper 1: Any content from topics 1-4, including relevant practical skills (91 marks, 35% of A Level, 2 hours) Paper 2: Any content from topics 5-8, including relevant practical skills (91 marks, 35% of A Level 2 hours) Paper 3: Any content from topics 1-8, including relevant practical skills. Also includes synoptic essay worth 25 marks. (78 marks, 30% of A Level, 2 hours). All examination papers require students to access at least Higher Tier GCSE Mathematics (or equivalent), and 10% of the marks across the papers are awarded for this. There is no coursework, although students are required to complete 12 practicals, from which contents can be assessed in any of papers 1, 2 and 3. Records and evidence of their practical work and their competencies in each practical skill are required in order for them to gain their Biology practical endorsement. This will be recorded as a pass/fail alongside their final grade.