Arts Award Levels

Equivalence to KS4/5 examinations

Other Equivalence/Useful information

Explore – Entry Level Award in the Arts (Entry 3)

Initial Music grade exam (Trinity College London)

Bronze – Level 1 Award in the Arts

GCSE grades 3-1 (was D-G)**

Music Grades 1-3

Silver – Level 2 Award in the Arts

GCSE grades 9-4 (was A*-C)**

Music Grades 4-5

Gold – Level 3 Certificate in the Arts

A Level standard/AS Grade B

Carries 16 UCAS points

Certificate in Higher Sports Leadership

Music Grades 6/8 (for example Grade 7 Music performance examination at Distinction)