GCE A Level in Biology A (Salters-Nuffield)
at Archway School, Stroud · school or sixth form
Ofsted rated their post-16 provisionNeeds attention2026see the detail
What the college says
In Biology (EdExcel) the A level specification content is divided into 10 teaching modules and each module is further divided into key topics.
What you need to get on
Grade 6 in Biology and a 6 in either Chemistry or Physics (Triple Science) Grades 6-6 in Combined Science as a minimum (with a 6 in Biology component). A grade 6 in Maths is also necessary
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
Archway School
Archway School PAGANHILL, STROUD, GL5 4AX
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