A Levels

The classic route to university in the UK

A Level Facts

Why study A Level at Worthgate?

A levels are the classic British path into higher education and offer an excellent route to study at high ranking UK universities. A levels are a highly regarded qualification, and can open the widest choice of UK universities.

59%

of students achieved at least one A*/A Grade from 2020 - 2023

87%

of the top 30 UK universities have accepted our A Level students †

92%

of the Russell Group universities have accepted Worthgate students †

† Over the last 10 years

“The University Foundation Programme was first put together 35 years ago and is designed for international students looking for a UK standard of education. Part of the programme’s role is to prepare you for the English language requirements for UK universities.”

Assistant Principal Academic
Dr. Jennifer Walters

A Level Overview

A levels are a focussed qualification of three subjects and English studied usually over two years, with examinations in the second year.

A Level Subject Choices and Structure

The Worthgate School offers both January and September starts for A level. Students study three subjects during the two-year A Level course, choosing one from each subject block:

September Start Subjects

Block A	Block B	Block C	Block D	Block E	Block F
Business Maths	Further Maths Physics Psychology	Chemistry History Maths Psychology	Art Biology Economics Maths Sociology	Business Chemistry History Maths Sociology	Biology Business Economics Maths Physics

January Start Subjects

Block A	Block B	Block C	Block D	Block E
Biology Economics Math		Business Chemistry Sociology	Physics Psychology Math

A Level Course descriptors

Please find the full course descriptors for each of our A Level courses in our Student Hub. They entail:

Subject Overview
Prior Learning Requirements
Exam Board Information
Course Content
Assessment
Textbooks/Revisions Guides
Higher Education Pathways
Complementary Subjects of Study

Questions about A Levels

How are A levels assessed?

In some subjects, there is a small amount of assessment during the course, but mainly you will take formal exams at the end of the course. These exams are set by government approved examination boards across the whole of the UK, so the grades you get are highly valuable formal external qualifications.

A level results are published nationally in August each year. Grades range from A* (pronounced A-star) down to E.

How are A levels graded?

A levels are graded A*, A, B, C, D or E where A* is the highest grade and E is the lowest. Students must achieve an E grade or above to pass.

When are A level results released?

A level results for schools in England released in August each year.