Only through developing a secure understanding of the past can we truly understand the present. At New Hall, you will have the opportunity to study History A Level in the historic setting of a Tudor palace and will develop your knowledge of past events and societies, as well as your skills of analysis and the ability to construct an effective argument. In A Level History, you will study important concepts such as racism, equality, democracy, justice and imperialism. You will have the opportunity to engage critically with a variety of primary sources, enabling you to learn about events from those who were directly involved in them. You will read historians’ interpretations and develop your own opinions about the causes, consequences and significance of momentous events and individuals in History. At the end of Year 12, you will embark on an independent investigation on a topic of your choice, exploring an area of personal interest to you and formulating your own argument. Edexcel Paper 1: In Search of the American Dream: the USA, c1917-96 • The changing styles of presidential leadership • The impact of the Cold War, the Korean War and the Vietnam War • Black American civil rights • The impact of immigration • Popular culture • The presidency of Ronald Reagan Edexcel Paper 2: South Africa, 1948-94: from apartheid state to ‘rainbow nation’ • The implementation of apartheid • The growth of African nationalism, including the ANC and the role of Nelson Mandela • The move to armed struggle • Black Consciousness and the Soweto uprising • The end of apartheid and the new political settlement Edexcel Paper 3: Britain: losing and gaining an empire, 1763-1914 • The War of Independence • The birth of British Australia • Rebellion in Upper and Lower Canada • The Indian Rebellion • The Mahdi and the Battle of Omdurman
Prospective students will need to achieve a minimum of three Grade 7s and two Grade 6s overall at GCSE. An offer of a place is based upon personal statement, school report, mock and predicted grades, school reference and interview with the Head of Sixth Form. Please see the below timeline for important dates for your diary relevant to 2025 entry. If your child is currently a student at New Hall in Year 11, information will be sent through to you separately regarding the transition into Sixth Form.
About Education Provider
| Region | East of England |
| Local Authority | Essex |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Day £20,880 - £22,617; Boarding £26,415 - £35,973 |
| Sixth Form Fee | Unknown |
| Address | The Avenue, Boreham, Chelmsford, CM3 3HS |
Only through developing a secure understanding of the past can we truly understand the present. At New Hall, you will have the opportunity to study History A Level in the historic setting of a Tudor palace and will develop your knowledge of past events and societies, as well as your skills of analysis and the ability to construct an effective argument. In A Level History, you will study important concepts such as racism, equality, democracy, justice and imperialism. You will have the opportunity to engage critically with a variety of primary sources, enabling you to learn about events from those who were directly involved in them. You will read historians’ interpretations and develop your own opinions about the causes, consequences and significance of momentous events and individuals in History. At the end of Year 12, you will embark on an independent investigation on a topic of your choice, exploring an area of personal interest to you and formulating your own argument. Edexcel Paper 1: In Search of the American Dream: the USA, c1917-96 • The changing styles of presidential leadership • The impact of the Cold War, the Korean War and the Vietnam War • Black American civil rights • The impact of immigration • Popular culture • The presidency of Ronald Reagan Edexcel Paper 2: South Africa, 1948-94: from apartheid state to ‘rainbow nation’ • The implementation of apartheid • The growth of African nationalism, including the ANC and the role of Nelson Mandela • The move to armed struggle • Black Consciousness and the Soweto uprising • The end of apartheid and the new political settlement Edexcel Paper 3: Britain: losing and gaining an empire, 1763-1914 • The War of Independence • The birth of British Australia • Rebellion in Upper and Lower Canada • The Indian Rebellion • The Mahdi and the Battle of Omdurman
Prospective students will need to achieve a minimum of three Grade 7s and two Grade 6s overall at GCSE. An offer of a place is based upon personal statement, school report, mock and predicted grades, school reference and interview with the Head of Sixth Form. Please see the below timeline for important dates for your diary relevant to 2025 entry. If your child is currently a student at New Hall in Year 11, information will be sent through to you separately regarding the transition into Sixth Form.