In a world that moves at such a fast pace, History at The Abbey provides the tools our young women will need to look at the world with a quizzical and informed eye. It is the core aim of the department to provide a learning environment that will foster a life-long love of the subject, in all its many facets, but also the ability to interrogate evidence, question received opinion, relish ambiguity and make informed judgements. By undertaking an in-depth enquiry into the challenges of being a woman in a man’s world in Medieval times, investigating why Mary Prince published her life story, reflecting on oppression and resistance through the centuries or standing in No Man’s Land in Flanders Field empathising with the British Tommy fighting his way across the muddy landscape, Abbey historians explore the rich history of their world. This firm foundation will prepare them to question the world around them and engage with the big issues of their age.
The vast majority of the girls in Upper V (Year 11) at The Abbey remain for Sixth Form. Potential new Sixth Formers sit a Sixth Form Entrance Examination (comprising of 2 subject papers) at either Scholarship or Standard level. References are obtained from current Schools and candidates are invited in for interview. Offers are then made, subject to candidates meeting GCSE requirements which are typically: 8 subjects at 5 / Grade B or above with 7/ Grade A or above in subjects to be studied at A level or Higher Level IB. If the subject is only available in the Sixth Form, a 7 /Grade A or above in relevant subjects will be expected e.g. in Maths for Economics.
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Reading |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Girls |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £21,750 |
| Address | 17 Kendrick Road, Reading, RG1 5DZ |
In a world that moves at such a fast pace, History at The Abbey provides the tools our young women will need to look at the world with a quizzical and informed eye. It is the core aim of the department to provide a learning environment that will foster a life-long love of the subject, in all its many facets, but also the ability to interrogate evidence, question received opinion, relish ambiguity and make informed judgements. By undertaking an in-depth enquiry into the challenges of being a woman in a man’s world in Medieval times, investigating why Mary Prince published her life story, reflecting on oppression and resistance through the centuries or standing in No Man’s Land in Flanders Field empathising with the British Tommy fighting his way across the muddy landscape, Abbey historians explore the rich history of their world. This firm foundation will prepare them to question the world around them and engage with the big issues of their age.
The vast majority of the girls in Upper V (Year 11) at The Abbey remain for Sixth Form. Potential new Sixth Formers sit a Sixth Form Entrance Examination (comprising of 2 subject papers) at either Scholarship or Standard level. References are obtained from current Schools and candidates are invited in for interview. Offers are then made, subject to candidates meeting GCSE requirements which are typically: 8 subjects at 5 / Grade B or above with 7/ Grade A or above in subjects to be studied at A level or Higher Level IB. If the subject is only available in the Sixth Form, a 7 /Grade A or above in relevant subjects will be expected e.g. in Maths for Economics.