Art
at Weston Favell Academy, Northampton · school or sixth form
What the college says
Art is a fascinating, fun and broadly practical subject that helps you develop key skills in independent learning and problem solving. Through experience of working with a broad range of media used in Fine Art, students can develop a high level of knowledge and skills. This diverse range of skills is also supported by critical and contextual understanding that informs the development of ideas and outcomes enhancing their ability to access further and higher education or enter the workplace.
What you need to get on
Students should have a minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade 5 including a grade 5 English and a Merit in BTEC Art or 5 in GCSE Art.
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
Weston Favell Academy
Booth Lane South, Northampton, NN3 3EZ
DaytimeClassroom basedCheck the journey
Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Northampton
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