The History course is challenging, rewarding and wide-ranging. Studying History at this level enhances pupils’ skills in critical analysis and encourages them to write with clarity and precision within the framework of a clearly constructed line of argument. Pupils are encouraged to discover information and ideas for themselves with the guidance of their teachers. There is a great emphasis on independent learning as the course includes a substantial piece of independent coursework. Pupils should show a willingness to read around the subject and an ability to write clear, precise English. Very occasionally a pupil takes History in the Sixth Form without the GCSE.
The minimum entry requirement is three subjects in Grade 6 and three in Grade 7, or equivalent, at GCSE (including Mathematics and English). It is highly desirable to have a Grade 7, 8 or 9 in the subjects to be taken at Sixth Form and, in practice, most successful candidates will have an 8 or 9 or equivalent in most subjects.
The course is assessed by three terminal exams, alongside the submission of the independent Topicbased essay in the Upper Sixth Form. Pupils are encouraged to be flexible and open to studying different periods and can select their favoured historical topic as their Topic-based essay.
About Education Provider
| Region | East Midlands |
| Local Authority | North Northamptonshire |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | £34,515 - £45,435 |
| Sixth Form Fee | £22,350 - £29,370 |
| Address | The Great Hall, New Street, Northamptonshire, PE8 4GH |
The History course is challenging, rewarding and wide-ranging. Studying History at this level enhances pupils’ skills in critical analysis and encourages them to write with clarity and precision within the framework of a clearly constructed line of argument. Pupils are encouraged to discover information and ideas for themselves with the guidance of their teachers. There is a great emphasis on independent learning as the course includes a substantial piece of independent coursework. Pupils should show a willingness to read around the subject and an ability to write clear, precise English. Very occasionally a pupil takes History in the Sixth Form without the GCSE.
The minimum entry requirement is three subjects in Grade 6 and three in Grade 7, or equivalent, at GCSE (including Mathematics and English). It is highly desirable to have a Grade 7, 8 or 9 in the subjects to be taken at Sixth Form and, in practice, most successful candidates will have an 8 or 9 or equivalent in most subjects.
The course is assessed by three terminal exams, alongside the submission of the independent Topicbased essay in the Upper Sixth Form. Pupils are encouraged to be flexible and open to studying different periods and can select their favoured historical topic as their Topic-based essay.