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A Level English Language and Literature

at Christ The King Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre, Southport · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level22 monthsFull timeFree

What the college says

Component 1: Exploring Non-Fiction & Spoken Texts Written paper, 1 hour – closed text, 16% of A Level One question comparing two texts – one text from the Anthology (20 non-fiction spoken and written texts across different time periods and contexts); one unseen text. Component 2: The language of Poetry & Plays Written paper, 2 hours – closed text, 32% of A Level One question exploring set poetry; one question exploring a set play, A Streetcar Named Desire. Component 3: Reading as a writer, writing as a reader Written paper, 2 hours – open text, 32% of A Level One question on the language of The Great Gatsby; one piece of narrative creative writing with associated commentary. Component 4: Non-Examined Assessment Independent Study: Analysing and producing texts, 20% of A Level One personal investigation that explores a specific technique or theme as the basis for comparing one set non-fiction text, Stuart: A Life Backwards, and one own choice text. One piece of original non-fiction writing.

What you need to get on

Grade 5 and grade 6 in any combination from English Language and English Literature.

How you are assessed

Academic subjects, mostly exams, three or four at once. The traditional route to university.

What this level means

The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.

Where it runs

  • Christ The King Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre

    Stamford Road, Southport, PR8 4EX

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 2 September 2026 · Southport

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