History is not the story of strangers, aliens from another realm; it is the story of us had we been born a little earlier. The study of History fires the imagination: can we imagine being a Roman, an African American hearing Martin Luther King speak, an RAF pilot in the Battle of Britain, perhaps even a Nazi? Everything that we have has been inherited from the past; we ‘stand on the shoulders of giants’. Our societies were not invented on the spur of the moment; they have evolved over the course of the life span of the human species. Everything from the laws we abide by to the cars that we drive were developed by our ancestors. To understand History, then, is to understand what it is to be human.
We require that students have gained at least a grade 6 in the subject at GCSE (a grade 7 or above is recommended) in order to stand a good chance of success at A Level. You will also need to be prepared for lots of reading, in addition to essay writing. Those who have any questions regarding their suitability for the course or who did not study History at GCSE but are interested in it at A Level are welcome to contact Miss McDowell for further information.
England 1485–1558, the Early Tudors: learn about the beginnings of the most dramatic dynasty in history which shaped the foundations of the British nation as we know it (assessed by exam, 25% of final A level). Russia 1894-1941: understand how Russia was transformed by the revolutionary dream of Communism, which then quickly became a murderous nightmare (assessed by exam, 15% of final A level). Civil Rights in the USA 1865-1992: see the struggle of African Americans, Native Americans, Women and Workers to achieve equality in America, the supposed ‘Land of the Free’ (assessed by exam, 40% of final A level). Coursework unit: a chance for you to research and produce an essay on a topic of particular interest to you (assessed by non-exam assessment, 20% of final A level).
About Education Provider
| Region | West Midlands |
| Local Authority | Staffordshire |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Day £16,800 - £22,119; Boarding £33,720 - £36,966 |
| Sixth Form Fee | Unknown |
| Address | Denstone, Uttoxeter, ST14 5HN |
History is not the story of strangers, aliens from another realm; it is the story of us had we been born a little earlier. The study of History fires the imagination: can we imagine being a Roman, an African American hearing Martin Luther King speak, an RAF pilot in the Battle of Britain, perhaps even a Nazi? Everything that we have has been inherited from the past; we ‘stand on the shoulders of giants’. Our societies were not invented on the spur of the moment; they have evolved over the course of the life span of the human species. Everything from the laws we abide by to the cars that we drive were developed by our ancestors. To understand History, then, is to understand what it is to be human.
We require that students have gained at least a grade 6 in the subject at GCSE (a grade 7 or above is recommended) in order to stand a good chance of success at A Level. You will also need to be prepared for lots of reading, in addition to essay writing. Those who have any questions regarding their suitability for the course or who did not study History at GCSE but are interested in it at A Level are welcome to contact Miss McDowell for further information.
England 1485–1558, the Early Tudors: learn about the beginnings of the most dramatic dynasty in history which shaped the foundations of the British nation as we know it (assessed by exam, 25% of final A level). Russia 1894-1941: understand how Russia was transformed by the revolutionary dream of Communism, which then quickly became a murderous nightmare (assessed by exam, 15% of final A level). Civil Rights in the USA 1865-1992: see the struggle of African Americans, Native Americans, Women and Workers to achieve equality in America, the supposed ‘Land of the Free’ (assessed by exam, 40% of final A level). Coursework unit: a chance for you to research and produce an essay on a topic of particular interest to you (assessed by non-exam assessment, 20% of final A level).