History
Reigate Grammar School - Surrey
01737222231
Reigate Road, Reigate, RH2 0QS
Course summary

History is vital to our understanding of the world around us and the forces that shape the present and the future. At A Level, History seeks to answer such significant questions such as: What causes civil wars and revolutions? How can individuals come to dominate their own and other countries? What forces bring about fundamental changes in society and politics? Why do some groups struggle to achieve equal rights? History does this through the study of particular events, individuals, and developments in British, European and American History.

Entry requirements

Successful 16+ candidates will usually receive an offer of a place conditional on their performance at the assessment day. The school expects applicants for the Sixth Form to achieve a grade 7 (A) or higher in the subjects they wish to study at A Level and an overall grade profile of at least four grade 7s (A) and no other grades lower than a 6 (B) at GCSE. Candidates should also have demonstrated an excellent attitude to work, and a willingness to contribute to the life of the school. NB: these guidelines are subject to change, please check with the Admissions Registrar email: admissions@reigategrammar.org for further details.

How you'll be assessed

Unit 1 examination 2 hours 30 minutes. Section A: one compulsory question testing students’ ability to analyse and evaluate the views of historians. (30 marks) Section B: three essay questions of which students are required to answer two. These will test historical understanding over a broad chronology. (2 x 25 marks) 40% of the A Level. Unit 2 examination 2 hours 30 minutes. Section A: one compulsory question linked to primary sources or sources contemporary to the period. (30 marks) Section B: three essay questions of which students are required to answer two. These will test historical understanding of an event or issue in depth. (2 x25 marks) 40% of the A Level. Unit 3 coursework module Students will submit an essay of 3000-3500 words. It will be marked by teachers and moderated by AQA. 20% of the A Level.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionSouth East
Local AuthoritySurrey
Ofsted Rating
Gender TypeCo-Educational
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Boarding FeeUnknown
Sixth Form Fee£22,530 - £22,995
AddressReigate Road, Reigate, RH2 0QS