GCE A Level in History
at Wilmslow High School, Wilmslow · school or sixth form
What the college says
Understanding the linkages between past and present is absolutely basic for a good understanding of the condition of being human. History studies the past and the legacies of the past in the present. Far from being a ‘dead’ subject, it connects things through time and encourages its students to take a long view of such connections. Studying history also provides a student with skills which are not confined to the study of the past. Skills of analysis are invaluable in many jobs, and the ability to analyse and then prioritise information is vital to decision making. This not only provides a skills set for a student but it also keeps career options open.
What you need to get on
A minimum of 5 GCSE's, grades 4 - 9 (A* - C) including GCSE Grade 5 in English Language or Literature and Grade 5 in History if studied at GCSE.
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
Wilmslow High School
Holly Road, Wilmslow, SK9 1LZ
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Start dates
- 2 September 2026 · Wilmslow
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