Open Evening - Thursday 17 September 2026
Look around our school, talk to staff and students and hear from the Headteacher, Mr Simon Wade. He will give presentations throughout the evening when the hall is full, starting from 5:30pm.
A Level English Literature
This course builds on the study of English Literature at GCSE and aims to encourage students to develop an interest and enjoyment in literature through reading widely, critically and independently across time and genre.
You will be encouraged to critically debate with your peers as you discuss your personal responses to texts and your critical preferences while exploring shared themes. Texts you’ll read include Shakespeare’s Othello, Wuthering Heights, Journey’s End and war poetry.
Skills required
- Analytical and critical thinking skills
- Independent learning
- Communication skills
Entry Requirements
- Grade 6 in GCSE English Language and/or Literature
- Grade 4 in GCSE Mathematics
Units studied
- Unit 1: Love through the ages exam (40%)
- Unit 2: World War One and its Aftermath Exam (40%)
- Unit 3: Independent Critical Study: Texts across time (20%)
Careers
This course is widely accepted by universities as an entrance qualification for those wishing to read English or other related subjects. It also develops higher
level analytical skills which are useful in a wide range of University courses and careers.
Enrichment
Students deepen their knowledge of Wuthering Heights through a visit to the Bronte Parsonage in Haworth where they benefit from talks on Emily Bronte and explore a range of critical views. There are also opportunities to watch onstage productions of Othello, as well as visit the Imperial War Museum in Manchester. Students have also benefited from university student ambassadors coming into school to talk about studying English at degree level.
Curriculum Overview
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