Studying history gives us the skills to answer the question ‘how did we get here?’ Whether we wish to apply those skills to a family dispute over Brexit, to understand the causes of Henry VIII’s Break with Rome, or to make sense of today’s conflicts over land, religion, trade and ideas, we simply must study it. The History department at KES believe in developing the curiosity of our pupils, pushing them to question, research and argue on diverse topics. To this end, we have developed a rich, global curriculum that is enquiry driven and designed to give a broad chronological framework, whilst building a range of skills necessary to operate in the modern world. With a rich and illustrious heritage, dating from the foundation of the School by Royal Charter in 1552, there is much in both the history of the School itself, as well as in its teaching of history, to celebrate. In developing this appreciation, King Edward’s pupils go far beyond the classroom. We run a range of extra-curricular clubs, societies and trips. In recent years, we have also taken groups to Berlin, Krakow, New York and Washington. In school, we also offer a dynamic History Society, with talks by pupils and visiting speakers as diverse as David Cameron, Jung Chang, William Dalrymple and Bill Bryson. We also have an award-winning Model United Nations (MUN) team who represent the School around the country in international competitions. We are staffed by five highly educated and inspiring full-time teachers. As a department, we are committed to sharing our enthusiasm and appreciation of the past and its role in shaping the present. IGCSE From their GCSE studies, King Edward's pupils deepen their understanding of the troubled twentieth century. We follow CIE IGCSE which includes the collapse of peace following the First World War and then the Cold War, with focus on Soviet expansion, dollar imperialism and the Vietnam War among other topics. Our depth study is on Russia, looking at the fall of Tsarism and the communist revolution, ending with a study on Stalin’s dictatorship. A LEVEL At A Level, we offer two courses. The History A Level course covers units on Germany 1918-89, Italy 1911-46, Britain and the Empire 1763-1914. There is also a coursework unit on an aspect of twentieth century German history, delivering skills of independent learning that are invaluable at university and beyond. The department also offers a separate Government and Politics A Level. This is an academically rigorous course which pupils may study alone or alongside History, which is the most popular combination. Politics offers the opportunity to develop an understanding of current issues by assessing political theory against practice. Pupils analyse the British system by assessing the development of parties, the mechanisms of voting and ideologies as well as the roles of Parliament, Prime Minister and the Supreme Court. In Year 13, they develop an understanding of the American political system, including the Constitution, the roles of Congress, President, the nature of voter behaviour and the role of political ideologies such as socialism, conservatism and feminism. Both A Levels ask pupils to challenge their own views and those of their peers through discussion and objective thinking.
Places for entry into Year 12 will be offered on the basis of a satisfactory report from the pupil’s present school and a series of short interviews with the Headmaster or one of the Deputy Heads, the Head of Sixth Form or a Senior Sixth Form Tutor, and two subject interviews with Heads of Departments. Pupils looking to join the Sixth Form must reach a minimum target for entry, consisting of: GCSE grade 4 or IGCSE grade 4 or C or above in English Language and Mathematics (grades 6 or B or above are preferable). A minimum point score of 54 (taken from the 9 best subjects including English Language and Mathematics) with points taken at face value for numerical grades or for alphabetical grades as follows: 8 points for an A*, 7 for an A, 6 for a B, and 5 for a C. Short courses and grades below 4 or C are not counted for the purposes of entry scores It is recommended that pupils also gain GCSE grade 7 or IGCSE grade 7 or A or above in the subjects chosen for A Level or in allied subjects for A Levels that were not studied at GCSE (eg Physics for Electronics)
About Education Provider
| Region | South West |
| Local Authority | Bath and North East Somerset |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £16,950 - £17,250 |
| Address | North Road, Bath, BA2 6HU |
Studying history gives us the skills to answer the question ‘how did we get here?’ Whether we wish to apply those skills to a family dispute over Brexit, to understand the causes of Henry VIII’s Break with Rome, or to make sense of today’s conflicts over land, religion, trade and ideas, we simply must study it. The History department at KES believe in developing the curiosity of our pupils, pushing them to question, research and argue on diverse topics. To this end, we have developed a rich, global curriculum that is enquiry driven and designed to give a broad chronological framework, whilst building a range of skills necessary to operate in the modern world. With a rich and illustrious heritage, dating from the foundation of the School by Royal Charter in 1552, there is much in both the history of the School itself, as well as in its teaching of history, to celebrate. In developing this appreciation, King Edward’s pupils go far beyond the classroom. We run a range of extra-curricular clubs, societies and trips. In recent years, we have also taken groups to Berlin, Krakow, New York and Washington. In school, we also offer a dynamic History Society, with talks by pupils and visiting speakers as diverse as David Cameron, Jung Chang, William Dalrymple and Bill Bryson. We also have an award-winning Model United Nations (MUN) team who represent the School around the country in international competitions. We are staffed by five highly educated and inspiring full-time teachers. As a department, we are committed to sharing our enthusiasm and appreciation of the past and its role in shaping the present. IGCSE From their GCSE studies, King Edward's pupils deepen their understanding of the troubled twentieth century. We follow CIE IGCSE which includes the collapse of peace following the First World War and then the Cold War, with focus on Soviet expansion, dollar imperialism and the Vietnam War among other topics. Our depth study is on Russia, looking at the fall of Tsarism and the communist revolution, ending with a study on Stalin’s dictatorship. A LEVEL At A Level, we offer two courses. The History A Level course covers units on Germany 1918-89, Italy 1911-46, Britain and the Empire 1763-1914. There is also a coursework unit on an aspect of twentieth century German history, delivering skills of independent learning that are invaluable at university and beyond. The department also offers a separate Government and Politics A Level. This is an academically rigorous course which pupils may study alone or alongside History, which is the most popular combination. Politics offers the opportunity to develop an understanding of current issues by assessing political theory against practice. Pupils analyse the British system by assessing the development of parties, the mechanisms of voting and ideologies as well as the roles of Parliament, Prime Minister and the Supreme Court. In Year 13, they develop an understanding of the American political system, including the Constitution, the roles of Congress, President, the nature of voter behaviour and the role of political ideologies such as socialism, conservatism and feminism. Both A Levels ask pupils to challenge their own views and those of their peers through discussion and objective thinking.
Places for entry into Year 12 will be offered on the basis of a satisfactory report from the pupil’s present school and a series of short interviews with the Headmaster or one of the Deputy Heads, the Head of Sixth Form or a Senior Sixth Form Tutor, and two subject interviews with Heads of Departments. Pupils looking to join the Sixth Form must reach a minimum target for entry, consisting of: GCSE grade 4 or IGCSE grade 4 or C or above in English Language and Mathematics (grades 6 or B or above are preferable). A minimum point score of 54 (taken from the 9 best subjects including English Language and Mathematics) with points taken at face value for numerical grades or for alphabetical grades as follows: 8 points for an A*, 7 for an A, 6 for a B, and 5 for a C. Short courses and grades below 4 or C are not counted for the purposes of entry scores It is recommended that pupils also gain GCSE grade 7 or IGCSE grade 7 or A or above in the subjects chosen for A Level or in allied subjects for A Levels that were not studied at GCSE (eg Physics for Electronics)