English Literature A Level
at Hinchingbrooke School, Huntingdon · school or sixth form
Ofsted rated their post-16 provisionStrong standard2026see the detail
What the college says
In studying English Literature, you will develop interest in and enjoyment of the subject through reading widely, critically, and independently across centuries, genre and gender. You will consider how writers – including you – succeed in shaping the responses and opinions of others. In essence, “The study of English Literature trains the brain and frees the imagination; it is about life and living and just where you fit into the world around you.’’
What you need to get on
Minimum entry requirements for Sixth Form are Five 5s, Course requires a 5 in 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
Hinchingbrooke School
Brampton Road, Huntingdon, PE29 3BN
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