Why Study History?
History is about people – real people whose lives were sometimes
exciting, like travelling across the Wild West in a wagon train, and
sometimes frightening, like facing an operation with no anaesthetic.
Whatever their lives were about, there's a fascinating, and sometimes
tragic, story behind them. As well as being exciting, this course will help
you to develop skills which will be useful in a wide range of jobs or in the
further study of History.
You will learn the following skills:
* How to interpret and evaluate pieces of information (sources);
* How to communicate and apply your knowledge; * How to describe and analyse
the key features of the period studied;
* Critical thinking and problem solving.
You will have the opportunity to study
photographs, films, videos, CD ROMs, newspapers and original written
sources. You will do role-play, use ICT to produce your own movies and generally have exciting and
stimulating lessons.
The History department has a record of consistently achieving good grades
for large numbers of students. Indeed 2006 proved to be perhaps our most
successful year ever. This is due in no large part to a team of strong
committed teachers with many years of experience to draw on. In addition we
do all we can to ensure that students are in groups with their friends.
GCSE results
|
Year |
A* |
A |
B |
C |
D |
E |
F |
G |
U |
X |
Total |
C+% |
| 2006 |
15 |
25 |
26 |
42 |
15 |
18 |
10 |
4 |
0 |
1 |
156 |
69% |
| 2005 |
12 |
21 |
23 |
25 |
28 |
10 |
8 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
127 |
64% |
| 2004 |
18 |
24 |
33 |
31 |
29 |
23 |
13 |
4 |
1 |
0 |
176 |
60% |
| 2003 |
12 |
18 |
30 |
29 |
21 |
19 |
6 |
3 |
2 |
0 |
140 |
64% |
| 2002 |
2 |
26 |
34 |
37 |
28 |
6 |
8 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
142 |
70% |
| 2001 |
12 |
15 |
28 |
25 |
17 |
15 |
6 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
118 |
68% |
As well as the high percentage pass rate from a large mixed sex, mixed
ability entry please note the number of high grades A* and A.
