History
at William De Ferrers School, Chelmsford · school or sixth form
What the college says
In Year 12 students will study for two exams on the Early Tudors and the Cold War, specifically the wars in Korea and Vietnam. In Year 13 students will study for a further exam on Russian Tsars and Communist leaders and will also complete coursework on the development of English naval power between 1400 and 1700 and the British Empire.
What you need to get on
An A or B grade is preferred in History and/or grade 5 English at GCSE. This subject is also open to those students who have not previously studied History to GCSE level.
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
William de Ferrers Academy Sixth Form
Trinity Square, South Woodham Ferrers, CM3 5JU
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · South Woodham Ferrers
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