Between Years 7 and 9 students study a range of topics from the Romans to the Medieval world and through to the Modern Era, giving a sense of chronological progression while also building understanding of major historical themes. Students examine the influence of power, society, religion and economy, track the development of empire, civil rights, and global conflicts. They develop source skills and analyse and explain evidence of change and continuity, cause and consequence, and similarity and difference.

At KS4, students build on their skills as they study the EDEXCEL History GCSE syllabus, in a varied curriculum including a thematic study of Crime and Punishment over 1000 years, a depth study on Elizabethan England, a period study on the settlement of the American West, and the turbulent events of Weimar and Nazi Germany between the World Wars. 

At KS5 we offer a varied and stimulating course which involves a study of 20th Century ‘Britain Transformed’, examining political, social and economic change, and including  differing interpretations of the significance of Margaret Thatcher’s policies. This is complemented by a unit on the USA: Change and Conflict between 1955 and 1992, Students also study the Witchcraze in Europe and North America, c. 1580-1750 examining the social, religious and intellectual factors which led to persecution. Finally students complete an independently chosen piece of coursework and analyse varying interpretations.

Edexcel GCSE History 

Edexcel A Level History

Please click here for subject contacts