GCE A Level History
at Garforth Academy, Leeds · school or sixth form
What the college says
Studying History A-level provides an opening for a wide range of university courses and careers. History will appeal to students who enjoy investigation and enquiry, debate, sharing opinions, improve analytical skills and want to study a subject which encourages them to consider the evidence and reach their own interpretations.
What you need to get on
Please see the Sixth Form website for specific entry criteria here http://www.garforthacademy.org.uk/course_requirements
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
Garforth Academy
Lidgett Lane Garforth, Leeds, LS25 1LJ
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Leeds
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