English Literature
at Gordon'S School, Woking · school or sixth form
What the college says
In English Literature students learn to approach the study of literature through the lens of historicism, encouraging the independent study of a range of texts within a shared context. This unifying approach facilitates the inclusion of a range of wider reading, thus extending students' experience and appreciation of literature. English Literature privileges the process of making autonomous meaning, encouraging students to debate and challenge the interpretations of other readers as they develop their own informed personal responses.
What you need to get on
Minimum sixth form entry requirement five GCSE grades 9-5 including grade 5 in English and Mathematics. Subject criteria: GCSE grade 6 in English Literature and grade 6 English Language required.
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
Gordon's School
Bagshot Road West End, Woking, GU24 9PT
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Start dates
- 3 September 2026 · Woking
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