A Level Business
at Ossett Academy and Sixth Form College, Ossett · sixth form college
Ofsted rated their post-16 provisionExpected standard2026see the detail
What the college says
Business is a dynamic subject in which students will learn about the diverse nature of business enterprise and the interdependence of component parts of the business world. They will explore business success and failure, local, national and global markets, and how businesses adapt and respond strategically to changing environments. This constant evolutionary process makes business a fascinating subject.
What you need to get on
5 GCSE at grade 5 or above. Students must have achieved grade 5 or above in Maths and English. Students do not have to have studied Business Studies before. However, if students taken the subject at GCSE, they must have achieved at least a C grade.
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
Drake (Accord Sixth Form Main Building)
Storrs Hill Road, Ossett, WF5 0DG
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