What could be better than learning about the lives, loves, hopes and jealousies of people, both real and fictional, throughout the ages? Understanding the methods used by writers to make political, social and historical comments about the world as they see it, is a great foundation for understanding humanity in general. You’ll enjoy a wide range of prose, poetry and drama and, through close critical analysis and lively debates, learn to read critically, analyse, evaluate and undertake independent research (all highly valuable skills for higher education and, more importantly, for life beyond education). Regular theatre trips support set texts and allow for alternative interpretations, and a range of TV and film interpretations are studied alongside the reading. In Year 12, you will study a Shakespeare play, an anthology of poetry and two prose texts, while considering the presentation of love through the ages. In Year 13, you will hone your critical thinking skills and, following an independent reading path, you will carry out a critical study of texts across time and in different contexts. Our coursework is based on Dickens, perhaps the greatest writer in the English language, along with a text of your own choice, while the Year 13 exam focuses on compelling post-1945 texts, Tennessee William’s A Streetcar Named Desire, The Handmaid’s Tale and poetry by the recent Poet Laureate, Carol Ann Duffy.
All candidates are expected to achieve a minimum of five GCSEs at grade 9 to 5, including English and Maths, and at least grade 7 in the A Level subjects to be studied, or equivalent subjects.
Two written papers at the end of the course plus a coursework module.
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Hampshire |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Day £10,287 - £19,050; Boarding £33,300 |
| Sixth Form Fee | Unknown |
| Address | Embley Park, Romsey, SO51 6ZE |
What could be better than learning about the lives, loves, hopes and jealousies of people, both real and fictional, throughout the ages? Understanding the methods used by writers to make political, social and historical comments about the world as they see it, is a great foundation for understanding humanity in general. You’ll enjoy a wide range of prose, poetry and drama and, through close critical analysis and lively debates, learn to read critically, analyse, evaluate and undertake independent research (all highly valuable skills for higher education and, more importantly, for life beyond education). Regular theatre trips support set texts and allow for alternative interpretations, and a range of TV and film interpretations are studied alongside the reading. In Year 12, you will study a Shakespeare play, an anthology of poetry and two prose texts, while considering the presentation of love through the ages. In Year 13, you will hone your critical thinking skills and, following an independent reading path, you will carry out a critical study of texts across time and in different contexts. Our coursework is based on Dickens, perhaps the greatest writer in the English language, along with a text of your own choice, while the Year 13 exam focuses on compelling post-1945 texts, Tennessee William’s A Streetcar Named Desire, The Handmaid’s Tale and poetry by the recent Poet Laureate, Carol Ann Duffy.
All candidates are expected to achieve a minimum of five GCSEs at grade 9 to 5, including English and Maths, and at least grade 7 in the A Level subjects to be studied, or equivalent subjects.
Two written papers at the end of the course plus a coursework module.