History is the study of human beings who have lived in the past.
History involves discovering about people and events, seeking reasons for actions and analysing their consequences.

History enables us to develop respect for and tolerance of the feelings, beliefs and opinions of other people, whilst developing an understanding of how our nation has been shaped by the past.
History helps us understand society today in the light of the past and be optimistic about the future.

History is a very popular GCSE and A level option.

At GCSE the course followed is OCR History B ‘The Modern World’.

There are 2 exams – 1 at the end of Year 10 - and a Controlled Assessment.

Key Stage 3 History Units

Year 7

In Year 7 you will study The Roman Empire and Britain 1066-c1500.

Year 8

In Year 8 you will study Britain c1500-1750 and The Black Peoples of The Americas.

Year 9

In Year 9 the units studied will be Britain 1750-1900 and The Twentieth Century World.