The primary purpose of A-levels is to prepare pupils for degree-level study. All pupils should have access to qualifications that are highly respected and valued by leading universities. We believe that the Edexcel Salters Nuffield approach (syllabus A) is demanding, rigorous, inclusive and empowering through the promotion and development of transferable skills. We will enable the pupils to develop an accurate knowledge and understanding of the major concepts in Biology as well as the skills needed to use these in new situations. The subject requires an inquisitive and adaptable mind, and pupils must have the motivation to read widely in the scientific texts and journals to broaden their knowledge as new work is being produced all the time.
• All pupils must have achieved a grade 8 or above in GCSE Combined Science and are expected to complete the additional work required to access the course over the summer holidays before starting the course. • If they have completed the Separate GCSE Biology course then they are expected to achieve a grade 7. • Students need to have achieved a grade 7 in GCSE Maths and students who combine Biology with subjects such as A level Maths will find it easier to access the Mathematical elements of the course and thus higher grades.
Within the examination papers students are assessed based on their ability to recall and apply knowledge to a range of familiar and unfamiliar contexts. There is no coursework so assessment is based on examinations only.
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Wokingham |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | Unknown |
| Address | Bearwood Road, Wokingham, RG41 5BG |
The primary purpose of A-levels is to prepare pupils for degree-level study. All pupils should have access to qualifications that are highly respected and valued by leading universities. We believe that the Edexcel Salters Nuffield approach (syllabus A) is demanding, rigorous, inclusive and empowering through the promotion and development of transferable skills. We will enable the pupils to develop an accurate knowledge and understanding of the major concepts in Biology as well as the skills needed to use these in new situations. The subject requires an inquisitive and adaptable mind, and pupils must have the motivation to read widely in the scientific texts and journals to broaden their knowledge as new work is being produced all the time.
• All pupils must have achieved a grade 8 or above in GCSE Combined Science and are expected to complete the additional work required to access the course over the summer holidays before starting the course. • If they have completed the Separate GCSE Biology course then they are expected to achieve a grade 7. • Students need to have achieved a grade 7 in GCSE Maths and students who combine Biology with subjects such as A level Maths will find it easier to access the Mathematical elements of the course and thus higher grades.
Within the examination papers students are assessed based on their ability to recall and apply knowledge to a range of familiar and unfamiliar contexts. There is no coursework so assessment is based on examinations only.