History
at Leigh Academy Longfield, Longfield · school or sixth form
What the college says
Students will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of 100 and 200 year periods by presenting written arguments and evaluating and interpreting source material. Subject material will include British History in the 20th Century, American Civil Rights and Witchcraft in the 16th and 17th Centuries. Students also complete an in-depth independent research enquiry on historical interpretations.
What you need to get on
Overall requirement for Post 16: 5 GCSEs at 9-4 (English and Mathematics grade 4) Subject specific requirements: Grade 5 in History or 6 in English (literature or language)
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
Longfield Academy
Main Road, Longfield, DA3 7PH
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Longfield
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