Biology
at Leigh Academy Longfield, Longfield · school or sixth form
What the college says
A combination of practical investigation/experiments and theory-based learning
What you need to get on
Overall requirement for Post 16: 5 GCSEs at 9-4 (English and Mathematics grade 4) Subject specific requirements: Separate GCSE science: 7 in biology and 6 in chemistry or physics Grade 5 in mathematics
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
Longfield Academy
Main Road, Longfield, DA3 7PH
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Longfield
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