Environmental Science
at The King'S School, Grantham, Grantham · school or sixth form
What the college says
By studying Environmental Science you will learn about how physical and biological systems on Earth function and how these can become disrupted. We will investigate and critically evaluate advances in technology to produce energy, food and resources more efficiently. Planet Earth is the only planet we can all live on, so we must look after it and we will investigate ways humans can use resources more sustainably.
What you need to get on
• An Attainment 8 (as defined by the DfE) score “Attainment 8” of 55.0 or greater. • Passes at Grades 4-9 in GCSE English Language and Mathematics. • Students wishing to study more than two of the subjects: Mathematics; Biology; Chemistry; Physics; Economics or Psychology at Advanced Level GCE will need to achieve an Attainment 8 score of 65.0 or greater
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 King's School
Brook Street, Grantham, NG31 6RP
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Grantham
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