English Literature
at Bentley Wood High School, Stanmore · school or sixth form
What the college says
Students will study a combination of novels, drama texts including Shakespeare, and poetry, learning to engage creatively and apply their knowledge of literary analysis in discussions and in writing. Texts will cover a wide range of periods from pre1900 right up to the 21st Century. Lessons will vary, incorporating group and class discussions, presentations, group drama performances, analysis of DVDs based on texts, as well as study days and theatre visits as appropriate
What you need to get on
66 in English 5 Maths and 4 other GCSE grades at 5/C or above
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
Bentley Wood High School
Bridges Road, Stanmore, HA7 3NA
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Stanmore
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