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A Level Art & Design

at Ferndown Upper School, Ferndown · school or sixth form

Ofsted rated their post-16 provisionExpected standard2026see the detail

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

Studying Art and Design opens a doorway into the endless exploration of yourself and the world around us, visualising personal ideas in variety of 2D, 3D and lens based outcomes. Developing a contextual understanding of historical and contemporary creative practitioners, will enhance the students own creative practice which will grow in unison with their practical confidence. Creative thinking and problem solving are universal skills that empower students to have confidence in their own, unique, ideas and will benefit any pathway students follow in life.

What you need to get on

5 GCSE Passes Grades 4-9 inc English and Maths with a 5 in Fine Art or Textiles, or Photography or Graphics GCSE.

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

  • Ferndown Upper School

    Cherry Grove, Ferndown, BH22 9EY

    DaytimeClassroom based
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