This is a course that has been kept up-to-date, dealing with topics in ways that are easily seen as relevant to everyday life. We teach Edexcel Biology A, which maintains the best of the Salters Nuffield approach. The course aims to: use topical contexts; be accessible, yet intellectually demanding; emphasise application of knowledge; integrate activities and practical work throughout the course; make use of a full range of teaching and communication approaches and use student-centred, novel activities that show how biologists think and work in their professional lives.
All students need a minimum of five GCSE passes (any subject) at grade 4 or better to study in Sixth Form. If students achieve an average point score of 8 or higher across all of their GCSEs they can study 4 A Levels or equivalent subjects. Must be actively performing at club level in an individual and/or a team sport.
In the Edexcel A Level course there are now three final examinations, each worth 100 marks. Paper 1 covers material from the Lower Sixth course and two A Level units. “The Natural Environment and Species Survival” Paper 2 covers material from the Lower Sixth course and two A Level units. “Energy, Exercise and Co-ordination” Paper 3 covers material from the whole course and includes questions based on a pre-released article. “General and Practical Applications in Biology” Fieldwork remains an important aspect of Biology and several core practical’s require it. We complete a residential course at the end of the Lower Sixth. You will be expected to attend this field trip and there will be a cost for accommodation, meals and transport which is around £180.
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Southampton |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £19,995 |
| Address | Wilton Road, Southampton, SO15 5UQ |
This is a course that has been kept up-to-date, dealing with topics in ways that are easily seen as relevant to everyday life. We teach Edexcel Biology A, which maintains the best of the Salters Nuffield approach. The course aims to: use topical contexts; be accessible, yet intellectually demanding; emphasise application of knowledge; integrate activities and practical work throughout the course; make use of a full range of teaching and communication approaches and use student-centred, novel activities that show how biologists think and work in their professional lives.
All students need a minimum of five GCSE passes (any subject) at grade 4 or better to study in Sixth Form. If students achieve an average point score of 8 or higher across all of their GCSEs they can study 4 A Levels or equivalent subjects. Must be actively performing at club level in an individual and/or a team sport.
In the Edexcel A Level course there are now three final examinations, each worth 100 marks. Paper 1 covers material from the Lower Sixth course and two A Level units. “The Natural Environment and Species Survival” Paper 2 covers material from the Lower Sixth course and two A Level units. “Energy, Exercise and Co-ordination” Paper 3 covers material from the whole course and includes questions based on a pre-released article. “General and Practical Applications in Biology” Fieldwork remains an important aspect of Biology and several core practical’s require it. We complete a residential course at the end of the Lower Sixth. You will be expected to attend this field trip and there will be a cost for accommodation, meals and transport which is around £180.