The Politics course helps pupils to develop knowledge and understanding of the role politics plays in relation to current local, national, and global issues, as well as studying key thinkers and political ideas. Pupils are able to visit the Westminster Parliament and the US Congress to enhance their understanding of the political systems. This course encourages pupils to develop a critical awareness of the nature of politics locally, nationally and globally. Pupils acquire knowledge of the political structures in the UK and the USA as well as potential changes to them. They consider and debate various issues including what constitutes a democracy, the rights and responsibilities of citizens today and the effects of increased national security on freedoms, as well as exploring the three traditional political ideas of conservatism, liberalism and socialism. Pupils need to be interested in gaining an understanding of what is happening in the world and to be ready and willing to consider other points of view both in debate and in their writing. They learn the valuable skill of being able to present arguments in a balanced and an articulate way.
To enter the Sixth Form, you need to achieve at least six grades 4 to 9 at GCSE or equivalent with at least a grade 6 in any subject to be taken at A level. Please note that we ask for additional entry requirements for some subjects*.
• Paper 1 - UK Politics 33.3% (2 hrs) • Paper 2 - UK Government 33.3% (2 hrs) • Paper 3 - Comparative Politics 33.3% (2 hrs)
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Windsor and Maidenhead |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Girls |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Day £28,560; Boarding £42,180 - £45,435 |
| Sixth Form Fee | Unknown |
| Address | Wells Lane, Ascot, SL5 7DZ |
The Politics course helps pupils to develop knowledge and understanding of the role politics plays in relation to current local, national, and global issues, as well as studying key thinkers and political ideas. Pupils are able to visit the Westminster Parliament and the US Congress to enhance their understanding of the political systems. This course encourages pupils to develop a critical awareness of the nature of politics locally, nationally and globally. Pupils acquire knowledge of the political structures in the UK and the USA as well as potential changes to them. They consider and debate various issues including what constitutes a democracy, the rights and responsibilities of citizens today and the effects of increased national security on freedoms, as well as exploring the three traditional political ideas of conservatism, liberalism and socialism. Pupils need to be interested in gaining an understanding of what is happening in the world and to be ready and willing to consider other points of view both in debate and in their writing. They learn the valuable skill of being able to present arguments in a balanced and an articulate way.
To enter the Sixth Form, you need to achieve at least six grades 4 to 9 at GCSE or equivalent with at least a grade 6 in any subject to be taken at A level. Please note that we ask for additional entry requirements for some subjects*.
• Paper 1 - UK Politics 33.3% (2 hrs) • Paper 2 - UK Government 33.3% (2 hrs) • Paper 3 - Comparative Politics 33.3% (2 hrs)