Music
at Dr Challoner'S High School, Amersham · school or sixth form
What the college says
Music A Level - Exam Board:AQA. A levels are the core of our curriculum and make up the majority of each student's timetable. We expect that the majority of students study three A levels, with students who attain the required GCSE grades having the option to study four. Students should consider the option of a fourth A level very carefully, as almost all University offers require only three A level grades. Advice on taking four is offered by the school on an individual basis.
What you need to get on
A minimum of 36 points from their best 6 GCSE or iGCSE subjects includinga minimu of 5 points in both English Language or Literature and Mathematics for entry to school. Plus Grade 6 in GCSE Music and a minimum of Grade 6 on any instrument. Grade 5 theory may be considered in lieu of GCSE Music
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
Dr Challoner's High School
Cokes Lane Little Chalfont, Amersham, HP7 9QB
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Amersham
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