History (GCEA)
at Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy, Brixham · school or sixth form
What the college says
Advanced Level History is concerned primarily with fostering and developing skills in handling and analysing information, and with the ability to use information to construct a clear and concise argument. Both Higher and Further Educational establishments hold History in high regard as an entry qualification, and employers recognise the value of historical studies as an academic discipline that provides the context for political, social and economic developments.
What you need to get on
History Grade 6, English Language and Literature Grade 5
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
Churston Ferrers Grammar School
Greenway Road, Brixham, TQ5 0LN
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Start dates
- 3 September 2026 · Brixham
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