GCE A Level in History
at Townley Grammar School, Bexleyheath · school or sixth form
What the college says
History compliments a wide variety of other subjects and teaches a range of skills. Students often study History along with other Humanities subjects such as Politics and Economics, English, Modern Languages and many others. The skills of analysis, evaluation and debate are crucial in many other disciplines and career paths. The most important skills that you require are the ability to write a very good essay and to be able to use sources. This means that you can structure your work and understand and extract key points from the sources.
What you need to get on
Minimum of a grade 6 in GCSE History.
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
Townley Grammar School
Townley Road, Bexleyheath, DA6 7AB
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Bexleyheath
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