History
at Jesmond Park Academy, Newcastle Upon Tyne · school or sixth form
What the college says
To study the GCE in History and make a really positive start to AS History ensure that you have studied GCSE History and achieved at least a grade 'B' as the GCE builds on the skills developed at GCSE, such as the communication of historical knowledge and the ability to analyse historical sources.
What you need to get on
At least a grade 5 at GCSE History and English. APS 4.3
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
Jesmond Park Academy
Heaton Manor School Jesmond Park West, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE7 7DP
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Newcastle upon Tyne
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