A level
at Swindon Academy, Swindon · school or sixth form
Ofsted rated their post-16 provisionExpected standard2026see the detail
What the college says
Students should develop the ability to draw on and apply a range of skills and knowledge from other subjects to inform their decisions in design and application/ development of technology. There are clear links between aspects of the content and other subject areas such as computer science; business studies; art and design and history. Students must also demonstrate maths and science skills.
What you need to get on
No Entry Requirements
How you are assessed
Academic subjects, mostly exams, three or four at once. The traditional route to university.
What this level means
The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.
Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?
Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.
Where it runs
Swindon Academy
Beech Avenue, Swindon, SN2 1JR
DaytimeClassroom basedCheck the journey
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