Biology
at Howard of Effingham School, Leatherhead · school or sixth form
What the college says
Topics covered: Biological molecules, Cells, Exchange/Transport and Biodiversity. Energy transfers, Organismal responses, Genetics & Gene expression. 12 core/assessed practical activities.
What you need to get on
GCSE grade 6 in Science and Maths
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
Howard of Effingham School
Lower Road Effingham, Leatherhead, KT24 5JR
DaytimeClassroom basedCheck the journey
Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Leatherhead
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