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A Level English Literature

at Rainford High School · school or sixth form

Ofsted rated their post-16 provisionExpected standard2026see the detail

Level 3A levelsGCE A level18 monthsFull timeFree

What the college says

Through studying this course, you will increase your power of analysis and further your knowledge of the wonderful world of literature. You will study a number of literary texts from the three genres of drama, poetry and prose. The texts are taken from a range of time periods and will include both modern and pre-1900 texts. You will also develop the ability to express yourself in written and oral forms and to formulate opinions based on the ideas of others.

What you need to get on

You must have achieved at least a grade 6 in English Literature at GCSE.

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

  • Rainford Sixth Form

    Higher Lane, St Helens, WA11 8NY

    DaytimeClassroom based
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