History unlocks the patterns of the past to enable us to make sense of the present. Although events ‘rhyme over time’ they do so in their own distinct chime. We explore economic, political, cultural and social themes through the ages to understand the society that we live in today, exploring key themes in distinct historical periods. History is a well respected subject for its research, logical thinking and analytical skills. This enables progression at university and with employers. The study is breadth and depth. To help students develop a better understanding of the nature of historical evidence, there’s a new approach to the assessment of sources and interpretations. Primary sources and historical interpretations are now assessed separately. Questions use fewer, longer sources and extracts to encourage more sophisticated responses from students.
Our Sixth Form entry requirements are typically for students to achieve a minimum of five GCSEs, including grades 5 or above in English and Maths.
The A Level will be assessed by means of 3 examination papers: USA South Africa Tudor Rebellions 1 coursework module Paper 1: Breadth study with interpretations 30% A level | 60% AS 2 hours 15 minutes Students study one of eight options, e.g. Russia 1917–91: from Lenin to Yeltsin. Assessment Section A: one breadth essay Section B: one breadth essay Section C: one interpretation question Paper 2: Depth study 20% A level | 40% AS 1 hour 30 minutes Students study one depth study, e.g. Mao’s China, 1945–76, which has a thematic connection to the breadth study in Paper 1, e.g. communism. There is a choice of two depth studies for each Paper 1 topic. Assessment Section A: one source question Section B: one depth essay Paper 3: Themes in breadth with aspects in depth 30% A level 2 hours 15 minutes Students study one topic which covers at least 100 years, e.g. The British experience of warfare c1790–1918. The availability of options in Paper 3 is dependent on the topics studied in Papers 1 and 2 in order to meet the subject criteria requirements. Assessment Section A: one source question Section B: one depth essay A Level only Section C: one breadth essay Coursework: 20% - A level Students complete an independently researched enquiry on historical interpretations, e.g. the origins of WW1 or origins of the Cold War. Assessment 3000-4000 word essay There is a mixture of source analysis and essay writing within the examination papers, analysing historical themes and controversies.
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | West Sussex |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | £33,900 - £36,450 |
| Sixth Form Fee | Day £6,600 - £20,400 |
| Address | Strood Park, Horsham, RH12 3PN |
History unlocks the patterns of the past to enable us to make sense of the present. Although events ‘rhyme over time’ they do so in their own distinct chime. We explore economic, political, cultural and social themes through the ages to understand the society that we live in today, exploring key themes in distinct historical periods. History is a well respected subject for its research, logical thinking and analytical skills. This enables progression at university and with employers. The study is breadth and depth. To help students develop a better understanding of the nature of historical evidence, there’s a new approach to the assessment of sources and interpretations. Primary sources and historical interpretations are now assessed separately. Questions use fewer, longer sources and extracts to encourage more sophisticated responses from students.
Our Sixth Form entry requirements are typically for students to achieve a minimum of five GCSEs, including grades 5 or above in English and Maths.
The A Level will be assessed by means of 3 examination papers: USA South Africa Tudor Rebellions 1 coursework module Paper 1: Breadth study with interpretations 30% A level | 60% AS 2 hours 15 minutes Students study one of eight options, e.g. Russia 1917–91: from Lenin to Yeltsin. Assessment Section A: one breadth essay Section B: one breadth essay Section C: one interpretation question Paper 2: Depth study 20% A level | 40% AS 1 hour 30 minutes Students study one depth study, e.g. Mao’s China, 1945–76, which has a thematic connection to the breadth study in Paper 1, e.g. communism. There is a choice of two depth studies for each Paper 1 topic. Assessment Section A: one source question Section B: one depth essay Paper 3: Themes in breadth with aspects in depth 30% A level 2 hours 15 minutes Students study one topic which covers at least 100 years, e.g. The British experience of warfare c1790–1918. The availability of options in Paper 3 is dependent on the topics studied in Papers 1 and 2 in order to meet the subject criteria requirements. Assessment Section A: one source question Section B: one depth essay A Level only Section C: one breadth essay Coursework: 20% - A level Students complete an independently researched enquiry on historical interpretations, e.g. the origins of WW1 or origins of the Cold War. Assessment 3000-4000 word essay There is a mixture of source analysis and essay writing within the examination papers, analysing historical themes and controversies.