Art
at East Leake Academy, Loughborough · school or sixth form
What the college says
Throughout most of the first year of the course you will produce artwork based on a wide range of themes and starting points. You will be given freedom of choice to develop your work in your own direction and you will gain knowledge and experience in a wide range of media including painting and drawing, 3D and clay work, mixed media, digital work, printing and textile influences. There will be a gallery visit during the course to study the work of others and to use this inspiration to feed in to your own developments.
What you need to get on
At least five grade 6 to 9 Level 2 qualifications, of which all must be GCSE subjects, including both English and Mathematics at least Grade 5. Applicants need to achieve a Grade 6 or higher in a subject they are applying to study A-Levels if they have completed the subject at 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
East Leake Academy
Lantern Lane East Leake, Loughborough, LE12 6QN
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Loughborough
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