GCE A Level in Art and Design
at Wilmslow High School, Wilmslow · school or sixth form
What the college says
The A Level in Art and Design enables students to develop a wide range of skills and techniques, together with an in-depth knowledge and understanding of Art, Craft and Design. The course in Art and Design offers logical progression from GCSE as the assessment objectives, structure and titles are very similar to those specified in the AQA GCSE Art and Design specification.
What you need to get on
A minimum of 5 GCSEs, grades 4 - 9 (A* - C), including a minimum Grade 5 in GCSE Art.
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
Wilmslow High School
Holly Road, Wilmslow, SK9 1LZ
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Start dates
- 2 September 2026 · Wilmslow
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