Economics
at King Edward Vi Grammar School, Chelmsford, Chelmsford · school or sixth form
Ofsted rated their post-16 provisionExceptional2026see the detail
What the college says
The aims of the OCR A Level in Economics are to encourage the learners to think as economists. They will develop the skills necessary (including those relating to analysis, evaluation and quantitative methods) in order to achieve that aim. In addition the learners will develop a knowledge and understanding of those aspects of microeconomics and macroeconomics which are assessed within the qualification in order to develop an enquiring, critical and thoughtful approach to the study of economics.
What you need to get on
The requirements for admission into Year 12 are: 1. An average GCSE/IGCSE points score of at least 6.4375 across the best eight subjects. This will be calculated as follows: Reformed GCSEs (graded 9 to 1) will score according to the grade, i.e. a grade 7 would score 7 points for KEGS admission purposes. Unreformed GCSEs (graded A* to G) will score as follows: A* =8.5 points, A = 7 points, B = 5.5 points, C = 4 points. AS B grade or above = 8.5 points and FSMQ Additional Mathematics B grade or above = 8.5 points. 2. Reformed grade 6 or higher must be achieved in GCSE Mathematics and English (whether or not these subjects are being followed to A Level). 3. A suitably high GCSE grade, usually A or reformed grade 7 or better, in each chosen subject of study. 4. Reformed grade 4 or higher must be achieved at GCSE in a modern foreign language. 5. There need to be available places in the
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
King Edward VI Grammar School
Broomfield Road, Chelmsford, CM1 3SX
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