For the most part, the History curriculum follows the guidelines laid down by the government for teaching History, and has adopted a chronological framework within which to give pupls a clear overview of British and European History.

In Years 7 to 9, pupils study mainly British History, starting with 1066 and the arrival of "that psychotic little Norman", William the Conqueror. Lower School History lessons take students through the blood-and-gore filled medieval period, through a period of religious upheaval (including the "Dissolution of the Monasteries"), a period of industrial upheaval (including the "Industrial Revolution"), and finally onto the twentieth century for an overview of world developments.

Y9 Industrial Revolution Revision Presentation

Year 7 Powerpoint revision - 'Who Should Be King?'

The GCSE Course, studied by students in Years 10 and 11, is optional, and follows a course of Modern World History, including an overview of conflict in the twentieth century, in-depth studies of Germany and America between the wars, and coursework assignments on the Vietnam conflict and World War I.

The History department maintains a blog for the use of GCSE and A-level students, which can be accessed here.

The History Department video for Year 9 students thinking of taking GCSE can be found here

The AS and A-Level options are split between Modern World Studies (eg. Communism in China) and early twentieth-century British History.

History in the Classroom

Key Stage 3
GCSE
AS and A-Level