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GCE A Level in History

at Eckington School · school or sixth form

Ofsted rated their post-16 provisionExpected standard2026see the detail

Level 3A levelsGCE A level24 monthsFull timeFree

What the college says

Students pursuing a suite of A Level courses with the intention of going on to higher education.

What you need to get on

Grade 5 in GCSE Maths and English. Grade 5 in GCSE History is desirable. A range of Grade 4-5 passes in other academic GCSEs.

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

  • Eckington Sixth Form

    Eckington School Dronfield Road, Sheffield, S21 4GN

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 4 September 2027 · Sheffield

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