History
Our high-quality history education will help pupils to gain a coherent knowledge and understanding of Britain’s past, and that of the wider world, and inspire their curiosity to know more about the past.
Studying History at our academy equips pupils to ask perceptive questions, think critically, weigh evidence, sift arguments, and develop perspective and judgement. It helps pupils to understand the complexity of people’s lives, the process of change, the diversity of societies and relationships between different groups, as well as their own identity and the challenges of their time.
At Key Stage 3, students follow a chronological curriculum which introduces them to a history from around the world. In Year 7, they will consider questions such as ‘How did migration and conflict shape England before 1066?’ And ‘Why was so much of the world under Muslim rule by 10th Century?’ In Year 8, they will learn about the English Civil War, the abolition of slavery in North America, and the Indian uprising of 1857. By Year 9, students study the suffragette movement, learn about both World Wars in depth, including the Holocaust, and a local study on the role of Willesden as a destination for Jewish refugees.
Our GCSE History curriculum aims to develop students’ understanding of the past while equipping them with the skills to think critically, question evidence, and form reasoned arguments. Through the study of diverse historical periods, events, and individuals, students explore themes such as power, protest, empire, and conflict. The curriculum fosters curiosity and encourages learners to make connections between past and present. By engaging with historical sources and interpretations, students learn to evaluate significance, causation, and change over time. Our intent is to build confident, reflective thinkers who can understand complex issues and contribute thoughtfully to modern society. Your GCSE journey (via the Edexcel specification) will help you navigate through Migration to Britain from 800-present day, Early Elizabethan England (1558-1588), the Civil Rights Movement in America and 20th Century conflicts such as the Cold War (1941-92) and the Vietnam War (1954-75).
Our A-Level History curriculum is designed to inspire curiosity, foster critical thinking, and develop independent learners with a deep understanding of the past and its relevance to the present. Through a broad and balanced study of British and global history, students explore themes of power, conflict, ideology, and social change. The course encourages analytical thinking, effective communication, and evidence-based argumentation. By engaging with primary sources, interpretations, and historiographical debate, students build the skills needed for academic success and active citizenship. Our intent is to equip learners with knowledge and confidence to question the world around them with historical perspective. During your A-Level course, you will dive into America from 1917-1996, South Africa from 1948-1992, the British Empire in the 19th and 20th Centuries as well as a piece of coursework.