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GCE A Level - History

at Great Baddow High School, Chelmsford · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

In order to be able to gain entry to an A Level pathway, students must achieve a minimum of 40 points from the best 8 GCSE grades, including maths and best English grade. If you gain between 40 and 43 points, we may advise you on a combination of both A Level and vocational courses to ensure a more successful outcome at the end of the two years. For the BTEC/Technicals an aptitude (where already studied) and a genuine interest in the subject area are required and 36 points from the best 8 GCSEs, including English and maths, needs to be achieved. For both A Level and BTEC/technical courses, a student’s behaviour and work ethic, determined through effort and behavioural points will also be taken into account when considering theirapplication to the Sixth Form. Pathway One - 36 points or above Between 36 -39 points, students can access our vocational courses. If their vocational course is equivalent to 2 A Levels they can take one additional course from the options available. The course options would be discussed for suitability. Pathway Two - 40 points or above If a student achieves 40 points or more, they can take 3 A Levels, or 2 A Levels plus the Level 3 AAQ in I.T: Data Analytics with an option to take Level 3 Core Maths or EPQ as a fourth choice. Pathway Three - 60 points or above If a student achieves more than 60 points, they can take 3 A Levels and are required to take the EPQ or Level 3 Core Maths as their fourth subject, or they have the option to take 4 A Levels.

What you need to get on

Entry requirements: A minimum of grade 6 at GCSE History is required and grade 6 in English language is recommended due to the essay based assessment and coursework.

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

  • Great Baddow High School

    Duffield Road, Chelmsford, CM2 9RZ

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Chelmsford

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