The course involves the study of significant texts from different genres. Students explore how texts connect and inter-relate and how they can illuminate each other. Set texts change from year to year and may vary between sets. For Paper 1, students may study one of two literary genres: Tragedy or Comedy. They study three texts: one Shakespeare play, a second drama text and one further text. Possible texts include: • Othello – Shakespeare • King Lear – Shakespeare • Death of a Salesman – Miller • The Great Gatsby – Fitzgerald • A selection of poems by Keats
Students considering transfer to King’s Sixth Form are required to meet the entry requirements of an average of grade 6 or higher across eight GCSE subjects, with a minimum of a grade 5 in both Mathematics and English Language (university matriculation requirements). Most subjects recommend a grade 7 - 9 in a subject to be studied at A Level, and this is compulsory for Mathematics and Science subjects. In addition, subjects with a large mathematical content, such as Economics, require a minimum of grade 7 in Mathematics. An interest in reading is essential for students who study English Literature. The ability to express oneself clearly on paper is also vital. Sound passes, normally at grade 7 (or above) and at least grade 6, in English Language and English Literature at GCSE are required.
Paper 1 is assessed by one written exam of 2 hours and 30 minutes which represents 40% of the total A Level mark. Paper 2 is assessed by one written examination of 3 hours that represents 40% of the total A Level mark.
About Education Provider
| Region | North West |
| Local Authority | Cheshire East |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £15,945 |
| Address | Alderley Road, Prestbury, Macclesfield, SK10 4SP |
The course involves the study of significant texts from different genres. Students explore how texts connect and inter-relate and how they can illuminate each other. Set texts change from year to year and may vary between sets. For Paper 1, students may study one of two literary genres: Tragedy or Comedy. They study three texts: one Shakespeare play, a second drama text and one further text. Possible texts include: • Othello – Shakespeare • King Lear – Shakespeare • Death of a Salesman – Miller • The Great Gatsby – Fitzgerald • A selection of poems by Keats
Students considering transfer to King’s Sixth Form are required to meet the entry requirements of an average of grade 6 or higher across eight GCSE subjects, with a minimum of a grade 5 in both Mathematics and English Language (university matriculation requirements). Most subjects recommend a grade 7 - 9 in a subject to be studied at A Level, and this is compulsory for Mathematics and Science subjects. In addition, subjects with a large mathematical content, such as Economics, require a minimum of grade 7 in Mathematics. An interest in reading is essential for students who study English Literature. The ability to express oneself clearly on paper is also vital. Sound passes, normally at grade 7 (or above) and at least grade 6, in English Language and English Literature at GCSE are required.
Paper 1 is assessed by one written exam of 2 hours and 30 minutes which represents 40% of the total A Level mark. Paper 2 is assessed by one written examination of 3 hours that represents 40% of the total A Level mark.