A-Level Politics
at Stratford Girls' Grammar School, Stratford-Upon-Avon · school or sixth form
What the college says
Politics should be studied by everyone. For the rules under which we live to be effective, as many people as possible should actively participate in making them. A healthy society is a society in which many people participate in political activity and do so with insight and understanding. Aims • to develop a critical awareness of the nature of politics and the relationships between political ideas, institutions and processes • to understand the structures of authority and power within the political system of the UK, and how these may differ from other political systems • to understand the rights and responsibilities of individuals, and to prepare citizens for active participation in society • to develop personal effectiveness through a critical awareness of political events and issues, and the skills required to argue a case with relevance and coherence • to gain a clear understanding of the theories, motives and values that underpin political processes and governmental decision-making and the role of institutions in resolving conflicts and allocating scarce resources • learn to think for yourself, develop your own views, discuss, debate and argue
What you need to get on
You must have achieved 54 points in your best 8 GCSE results, to include a 6 in English and Maths, to gain admission to our Sixth Form.
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
Stratford Girls' Grammar School
Shottery Manor Shottery, Stratford-upon-Avon, CV37 9HA
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Stratford-upon-Avon
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