GCE A Level in Biology
at St Peter'S School, Huntingdon · school or sixth form
Ofsted rated their post-16 provisionExpected standard2026see the detail
What the college says
We follow the OCR Biology A specification which is divided into topics, each covering different key concepts of biology. The practical skills are integrated into the theoretical topics and are assessed through the written papers. Module 1 – Development of practical skills in biology Module 2 – Cells, chemicals for life, transport and gas exchange Module 3 – Cell division, development and disease control Module 4 – Energy, reproduction and populations Module 5 – Genetics, control and homeostasis
What you need to get on
Grade 6 in biology plus a grade 6 in another science subject OR Grade 6 in higher Additional Science and grade 6 in higher Core Science
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
St Peter's School
ST. PETERS ROAD, HUNTINGDON, PE29 7DD
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