GCE A Level in Music
at The Windsor Boys' School, Windsor · school or sixth form
What the college says
Students who wish to continue studying Music
What you need to get on
If you HAVE studied the subject in Years 10 & 11 - At least a level 6 in Music GCSE AND instrumental ability needs to be Grade 5 or above. Students will need to be able to perform at a higher standard than at GCSE. If you have NOT studied the subject in Years 10 & 11 - Instrumental ability needs to be Grade 5 or above AND provable dedication to Music in or outside of school (at the discretion of the Head of Department).
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 Windsor Boys' School
1 Maidenhead Road, Windsor, SL4 5EH
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Windsor
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