A Level History
at Sacred Heart of Mary Girls' School, Upminster · school or sixth form
What the college says
It is not essential to have studied this course at GCSE Level but students should have an enquiring mind and an interest in the past. An ability to communicate ideas effectively is very important.
What you need to get on
5 grades at 4+ in order to join the sixth form; 6 in History
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
Sacred Heart of Mary Girls' School
St. Marys Lane, Upminster, RM14 2QR
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Start dates
- 3 September 2026 · Upminster
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