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at St. Mary'S Menston, A Catholic Voluntary Academy, Ilkley · school or sixth form

Ofsted rated their sixth form provisionOutstanding2025see the detail

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

A high level of understanding in both biology and physiology (A*, A and B grades at GCSE) is advantageous whilst competing and performing at a good level on a weekly basis is essential for success on this A Level course. The A level is 70% theory and 30% NEA which is broken down into 15% Analysis of practical performance whilst the final 15% is practical sporting performance. Students will study new and contemporary topics, relevant to today’s sporting world, thus enabling students to develop a well-rounded skill set and prepare them for progression to higher education or employment in sport, recreation and leisure.

What you need to get on

5 GSCE Grade 9 to 4 including English and maths, PLUS 5 in a GCSE science OR and average point score of 5.5

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

  • St. Mary's Menston, a Catholic Voluntary Academy

    Bradford Road Menston, Ilkley, LS29 6AE

    DaytimeClassroom based
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