GCSE English
at Garforth Academy, Leeds · school or sixth form
What the college says
You will look at the way language works, both in terms of the way that it is put together & the way it affects other people. You will learn and use these skills to analyse others? language & produce your own language investigation. It is valuable if you are looking to study a degree in English, linguistics or humanities subjects such as history or philosophy.
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
Entry level and Level 1 study, English and maths retakes, and supported programmes.
What this level means
The GCSE-equivalent step, and the usual route into Level 3.
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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