Art & Design A Level
at The Castle School, Bristol · school or sixth form
Ofsted rated their post-16 provisionExpected standard2026see the detail
What the college says
A Level Art is a practical but intellectually stimulating subject aimed at producing artwork which is a personal response to a wide variety of ideas, observations and experiences. It is about learning how to work with a range of techniques and materials including photography, drawing, painting, 3D, textiles and all forms of image making.
What you need to get on
7 GCSEs at grade 4 or above including grade 5 in GCSE Art or Art and Design or above.
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
The Castle School
The Castle School Park Road, Bristol, BS35 1HT
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