At English Literature A-level, the texts studied are clustered around two different foci – ‘Tragedy’ and ‘Social and Political Protest Writing’, exploring how poems, plays and novels both fit within, as well as challenge, these specific genres of writing. Texts cover different cultures and time periods, ranging from William Shakespeare’s Othello to Margaret Atwood’s dystopian novel The Handmaid’s Tale. Students also have the opportunity to explore their own literary interests in their coursework or NEA (Non-Examined Assessment), where students write essays on both a prose and poetry text of their choice. Students’ appreciation of live theatre is also cultivated through regular theatre trips to performances both locally and nationally, including visits to the RSC and Shakespeare’s Globe.
Our admission requirement is a minimum of five GCSEs graded 4 and above, including English and Mathematics. In addition, students will normally be expected to obtain a grade of 6 or higher in their chosen subjects. The option of taking a subject at A Level without a GCSE or equivalent level qualification can be discussed on an individual basis.
About Education Provider
| Region | North West |
| Local Authority | Salford |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £9,816 - £13,217 |
| Address | Drywood Hall, Worsley Road, Manchester, M28 2WQ |
At English Literature A-level, the texts studied are clustered around two different foci – ‘Tragedy’ and ‘Social and Political Protest Writing’, exploring how poems, plays and novels both fit within, as well as challenge, these specific genres of writing. Texts cover different cultures and time periods, ranging from William Shakespeare’s Othello to Margaret Atwood’s dystopian novel The Handmaid’s Tale. Students also have the opportunity to explore their own literary interests in their coursework or NEA (Non-Examined Assessment), where students write essays on both a prose and poetry text of their choice. Students’ appreciation of live theatre is also cultivated through regular theatre trips to performances both locally and nationally, including visits to the RSC and Shakespeare’s Globe.
Our admission requirement is a minimum of five GCSEs graded 4 and above, including English and Mathematics. In addition, students will normally be expected to obtain a grade of 6 or higher in their chosen subjects. The option of taking a subject at A Level without a GCSE or equivalent level qualification can be discussed on an individual basis.