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Economics

at Poole Grammar School, Poole · school or sixth form

Ofsted rated their sixth form provisionGood2025see the detail

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

Students will investigate a variety of sources, including books, newspapers and the internet to access data for analysis. Work will involve discussion of implications of research findings, followed by formulation of shortwritten answers, essays and presentations. One of the key elements in the approach will be deep learningthrough extensive wider reading.The subject requires both verbal and numerate skills. Students will be developing ideas in essay form, butalso analysis and interpretation of numerical data in various forms is required. A strong grasp of mathematicalconcepts is needed to be fully successful in this subject. See school website for latest information using provided link and navigating to 'Sixth Form Subject Directory'

What you need to get on

Minimum entry requirements for entry into sixth form PLUS for this subject minimum of a '6' in English and Maths.See school website for latest information

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

  • Poole Grammar School

    Gravel Hill, Poole, BH17 9JU

    DaytimeClassroom based
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