Extended Curriculum: Trinity Arts Gold Level 3 Leadership Award
at Burford School, Burford · school or sixth form
What the college says
This qualification is a well-respected Leadership Award in the Arts. The skills that you learn as a leader will prepare you both for employment and further education. It is also worth 16 UCAS points which is the equivalent of a B grade as AS Level. The course is designed for those interested in the arts - your specialism can be any arts discipline such as singing, playing an instrument, dance, acting, painting, sculpting, poetry, creative writing, animation, film making, photography, fashion design, stage lighting, stage management.
What you need to get on
The minimum entry requirements for students are the best 8 GCSE grades, totalling 38 or higher. For example, two Grade 6s, two Grade 5s, and four Grade 4s. In addition, students also need to have secured a Grade 4 GCSE in Mathematics and English.
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
Burford School
Cheltenham Road, Burford, OX18 4PL
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Burford
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