A Level History
at The London Oratory School, London · school or sixth form
What the college says
The course builds upon the skills developed at GCSE and allows pupils to understand History at a higher level. Through a range of papers pupils are introduced to a variety of ways of studying history.
What you need to get on
Minimum grade 6 in GCSE History. A minimum grade 6 in Geography, Latin, a Modern Foreign Language, Music, English Literature or Religious Studies may be acceptable where GCSE History has not been taken. General qualification requirements must also be met: GCSE English and Maths at grades 4-9; minimum three GCSEs at grades 6-9, and a further three GCSEs at grades 5-9. Native modern foreign languages are not normally counted. GCSE subject grades may only be counted once.
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
The London Oratory School
Seagrave Road, London, SW6 1RX
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Start dates
- 3 September 2026 · London
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