In Year 7, we begin by asking big questions like “What is History?” and explore how historians uncover the past. We travel back to the medieval world, meeting knights, kings, and ordinary people, and discover how power and belief shaped their lives.
In Year 8, we sail into the age of empire and revolution. We learn how Britain changed during the Industrial Revolution and explore the impact of empire across the globe. We also hear the voices of those who resisted and fought for freedom.
In Year 9 We start studying for GCSE Paper 1 – Medicine through time.
In Year 10, we move on to Paper 2 and the topic of Anglo-Saxon and Norman England before moving on to our Paper 3 study on Germany 1918-1939.
Finally, in Year 11, we explore the Cold War from 1943-1991 before taking time to revise and recap in the build-up to the GCSE final exams.
Links to future careers
Where Can History Take You?
History helps us understand the world – and prepares us to shape its future.
Over five years, students develop powerful skills that are valued in many careers:
These skills open doors to exciting careers in:
Staff lists
Mr J Harrison – Subject leader of History (Upper School)
Mrs J Bruins – Subject leader of History (Lower School)
Miss C Drakard – History Teacher
Miss C Mourant – History Teacher
Interventions
History After School Clinic (Wednesday Week B) (Y11)
History After School Intervention (Thursday Week A) (Y11 by invitation)
Edexcel GCSE (9-1) History
Our GCSE History course is structured across three papers:
Skills Developed
Studying History at GCSE equips students with a wide range of transferable skills, including:
These skills not only support progression to A Level History but also benefit students across other subjects and future career paths.
Our curriculum builds on Key Stage 3 foundations and is designed to be accessible, engaging, and academically rigorous. Whether exploring medieval medicine or Cold War diplomacy, students are encouraged to think deeply, ask questions, and understand how history shapes the world today.
What will be assessed and when
In Year 7 and Year 8, students will be assessed on their knowledge and historical skills within the context of our thematic studies. This will be at the data drop points in the year – Y7 will be assessed in January, and Y8 will be assessed in both October & May.
In Year 9, we begin the GCSE content. The English Language assessments will be as follows:
The Year 11 History final GCSE exams are on the following dates:
Latest exam results
We are very proud of our excellent GCSE results for 2025 History results:
Edexcel
100% terminal examination
9-1
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