Music
at Churchill Academy & Sixth Form, Winscombe · school or sixth form
What the college says
Students study music in an integrated way where the skills of performing, composing and appraising reinforce knowledge and understanding of musical elements, contexts and language. The course builds upon the skills developed in GCSE Music. Students focus on three areas of study: The Western Classical Tradition (The Development of the Symphony); choose one from Rock and Pop, Musical Theatre or Jazz; and choose one from Into the Twentieth Century or Into the Twenty-first Century.
What you need to get on
Standard Sixth Form entry (3 GCSEs at Grade 5 and 2 GCSEs at Grade 4) plus Grade 6 in GCSE Music and approximately Grade 5 in a suitable performance instrument
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
Churchill Academy & Sixth Form
Churchill Green Churchill, Winscombe, BS25 5QN
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Winscombe
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