A Level English Literature
at Kingsmead School, Enfield · school or sixth form
Ofsted rated their post-16 provisionExpected standard2026see the detail
What the college says
This course will build on the skills developed at GCSE with a range of seminal literature that explores many themes still relevant today, such as race, gender, social class and love. The introduction of literary criticism will stretch skills and expose you to different ideas and interpretations of set texts, supporting the development of their own ideas. An appreciation for literature is essential, and you will be rewarded with a deeper understanding of how literature reflects their own society
What you need to get on
8 GCSEs at Grade 5 or above including English and Maths
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
Kingsmead School
196 Southbury Road, Enfield, EN1 1YQ
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