The sociologist’s aim is to understand and explain how societies work and why they change. Sociology is the study of human societies and of human behaviour in social settings. It uses social categories (such as class, gender, age, or ethnicity), and various social institutions (such as family, the media, education, politics, or crime) to look at how humans interact with each other. Subject topics can range anywhere from race, religion, social class, crime and law, the media and education to more theoretical issues such as the impact of social policy and radical change to whole societies. Sociologists across the globe use a critical eye to analyse sensitive social issues such as these and play an integral role in policy change and development. As well as deepening and broadening students' understanding of Sociology, the A Level course aims to develop skills such as debate and discussion, critical thinking, analysis and evaluative essay writing.
The minimum academic entrance requirement for the Sixth Form for September 2024 is 6 Grade 9-4 GCSEs with at least 3 subjects at Grade 6 including English and Mathematics at Grade 4 or higher. We strongly advise that students have at least a GCSE Grade 6 in the subjects they will study at A Level GCSE Grade 5 in English (Highly Recommended) https://www.orleanspark.school/sixth-form/entry-2024
All students study linear A level courses. In most cases, each student will study three A level subject for which they will be awarded an A level grade at the end of the courses. A Level assessment is mainly by exam, with other types of assessment used only where they are needed to test essential skills in certain subjects. Although A Levels are grabbed based on summative exams, as a school we prioritise delivering appropriate feedback through a range of assessment strategies throughout the year including timed exam practice.
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| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Richmond upon Thames |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Mixed |
| Address | Richmond Road, Twickenham, TW1 3BB |
The sociologist’s aim is to understand and explain how societies work and why they change. Sociology is the study of human societies and of human behaviour in social settings. It uses social categories (such as class, gender, age, or ethnicity), and various social institutions (such as family, the media, education, politics, or crime) to look at how humans interact with each other. Subject topics can range anywhere from race, religion, social class, crime and law, the media and education to more theoretical issues such as the impact of social policy and radical change to whole societies. Sociologists across the globe use a critical eye to analyse sensitive social issues such as these and play an integral role in policy change and development. As well as deepening and broadening students' understanding of Sociology, the A Level course aims to develop skills such as debate and discussion, critical thinking, analysis and evaluative essay writing.
The minimum academic entrance requirement for the Sixth Form for September 2024 is 6 Grade 9-4 GCSEs with at least 3 subjects at Grade 6 including English and Mathematics at Grade 4 or higher. We strongly advise that students have at least a GCSE Grade 6 in the subjects they will study at A Level GCSE Grade 5 in English (Highly Recommended) https://www.orleanspark.school/sixth-form/entry-2024
All students study linear A level courses. In most cases, each student will study three A level subject for which they will be awarded an A level grade at the end of the courses. A Level assessment is mainly by exam, with other types of assessment used only where they are needed to test essential skills in certain subjects. Although A Levels are grabbed based on summative exams, as a school we prioritise delivering appropriate feedback through a range of assessment strategies throughout the year including timed exam practice.
