English Language & Literature
at Oaklands Catholic School, Waterlooville · school or sixth form
Ofsted rated their post-16 provisionExpected standard2026see the detail
What the college says
Students will explore a broad range of subjects include poetry, drama, travel inspired writing and dramatic texts. A variety of writing skills will be developed and a range of fiction and non fiction texts analysed. Students will develop of understanding of the way in which writers use form, structure and language to shape meanings. Promote understanding of the ways in which readers respond to, interpret and value texts.
What you need to get on
5 GCSE level 9-4 including a grade 5 in English Language or English Literature
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
Oaklands Catholic School
Stakes Hill Road, Waterlooville, PO7 7BW
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Start dates
- 1 September 2027 · Waterlooville
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