History A Level
at Hinchingbrooke School, Huntingdon · school or sixth form
Ofsted rated their post-16 provisionStrong standard2026see the detail
What the college says
If you want to understand how the world we see today was shaped and forged, how one event and person can change the course of History and debate the very nature of “fact” itself, History at Hinchingbrooke is the course for you! At Hinchingbrooke, we aspire to train you as Historians. Knowledge lies at the heart of our enquiries, as does our engagement with primary evidence and interpretations. The History Department also wishes you to explore the world of the individuals you study, with heritage opportunities such as trips to Berlin and Hampton Court Palace.
What you need to get on
Minimum Sixth Form entry is Five 5s. For this course: GCSE grade 5 in History and 5 in English Language or Literature
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
Hinchingbrooke School
Brampton Road, Huntingdon, PE29 3BN
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