The English department is a committed team of teachers who strive to inspire students with a high regard for literature. We consistently have high expectations of our students, their work and reading repertoire. Progression Routes: English Literature happily lends itself to qualifications in the educational sector - though other routes such as mentoring or tutoring would also benefit from a good degree in English. Traditionally an undergraduate degree in English is a successful platform for careers in education, public Relations, advertising, communications, publishing, Human Resources, editing, law, politics, and the ever popular journalism. A graduate in English is recognised as being a competent researcher, an effective communicator and a voracious reader which are valuable and transferable skills for most professions. For further information, see Ms Marsh
5 GCSEs at grades 9-5; must have grade 6 in English Literature and 6 in English Language
Paper 1: Literary Genres Aspects of Tragedy Shakespeare’s ‘Othello’ Hardy’s ‘Tess of the d’Urbervilles’ Miller’s ‘Death of a Salesman’ Exam: 2 hours 30mins (40%) Closed book Paper 2: Texts and Genres Elements of Crime Writing Agatha Christie’s ‘The Murder of Roger Ackroyd’; Kate Atkinson’s ‘When Will There Be Good News’ A selection of pre-1914 poetry Exam: 3 hours (40%) Open book Non-exam assessment: Theory and Independence Two essays: 1,250–1,500 words each. Both essays must interpret texts through the critical prism of Marxism, Feminism, Post-Colonialism or Eco-criticism. All texts need to be studied and read independently. This approach is intended to prepare students for their academic pursuits at university level.
About Education Provider
| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Brent |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Girls |
| Address | Crownhill Road, London, NW10 4EP |
The English department is a committed team of teachers who strive to inspire students with a high regard for literature. We consistently have high expectations of our students, their work and reading repertoire. Progression Routes: English Literature happily lends itself to qualifications in the educational sector - though other routes such as mentoring or tutoring would also benefit from a good degree in English. Traditionally an undergraduate degree in English is a successful platform for careers in education, public Relations, advertising, communications, publishing, Human Resources, editing, law, politics, and the ever popular journalism. A graduate in English is recognised as being a competent researcher, an effective communicator and a voracious reader which are valuable and transferable skills for most professions. For further information, see Ms Marsh
5 GCSEs at grades 9-5; must have grade 6 in English Literature and 6 in English Language
Paper 1: Literary Genres Aspects of Tragedy Shakespeare’s ‘Othello’ Hardy’s ‘Tess of the d’Urbervilles’ Miller’s ‘Death of a Salesman’ Exam: 2 hours 30mins (40%) Closed book Paper 2: Texts and Genres Elements of Crime Writing Agatha Christie’s ‘The Murder of Roger Ackroyd’; Kate Atkinson’s ‘When Will There Be Good News’ A selection of pre-1914 poetry Exam: 3 hours (40%) Open book Non-exam assessment: Theory and Independence Two essays: 1,250–1,500 words each. Both essays must interpret texts through the critical prism of Marxism, Feminism, Post-Colonialism or Eco-criticism. All texts need to be studied and read independently. This approach is intended to prepare students for their academic pursuits at university level.
