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GCE A Level in Music

at John F Kennedy Catholic School · school or sixth form

Ofsted rated their post-16 provisionExpected standard2026see the detail

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

OCR’s A Level in Music will provide a contemporary, accessible and creative education in Music with an integrated approach to the three main elements – performing, composing and appraising. This specification will enable learners to explore performance and composition in greater detail and allow them to choose a specialism in performance or composition

What you need to get on

GCSE Music Grade 6 or above or ABRSM Grade 5 theory - merit or above. Performance skills of Grade 5 practical or above on an instrument or voice.

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

  • John F Kennedy Catholic School

    John F Kennedy Rc School Hollybush Lane, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 2PH

    DaytimeClassroom based
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