Headline Information
GCSE results were very good this year with 70% of students achieving A*-C grades. History continues to be one of the highest achieving departments in the school with nearly half of students achieving A*-B grade.
Our A2 students performed well with nearly all students achieving their target grade or higher. In national comparisons our department has been judged as Very Good putting us in the top 17% of schools.
Information About the Department
The History department offers:
- a friendly, supportive and creative learning environment.
- high expectations of all students.
- an inclusive approach to teaching and learning where all students will feel valued.
- a personalised 13-16 curriculum with opportunities for students to pursue their own areas of interest.
- extra-curricular opportunities such as debating competitions, student lectures and residential field trips abroad.
- a full programme of revision sessions for GCSE students from February.
- close links with other Bedford schools and University of Cambridge.
Staffing
Ruth Bissell - Head of Department
John Tierney - Teacher of History and Head of Hurst House
Clare Warburton - Teacher of History, Assistant Head and SENCO
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