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History

at The King'S School, Grantham, Grantham · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

To encourage pupils to develop their interest in and enthusiasm for History, and an understanding of its intrinsic value and significance. Pupils will build on their understanding of the past through experiencing a broad and balanced course of study which looks at both British and European History. Over the two years pupils will develop the ability to ask relevant and significant questions about aspects of the past and understand that history is concerned with judgements based on evidence, and that judgements may conflict or change over time.By the end of the course pupils will have developed into independent learners and researchers and as critical and reflective thinkers.

What you need to get on

• An Attainment 8 (as defined by the DfE) score “Attainment 8” of 55.0 or greater. • Passes at Grades 4-9 in GCSE English Language and Mathematics. • Students wishing to study more than two of the subjects: Mathematics; Biology; Chemistry; Physics; Economics or Psychology at Advanced Level GCE will need to achieve an Attainment 8 score of 65.0 or greater.

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

  • The King's School

    Brook Street, Grantham, NG31 6RP

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Grantham

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