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History

History is still one of the most widely valued and respected subjects for both university entrance and for progression in the professional career market.

Why study this course

  • You enjoyed the study of History at school, even if you didn’t do it at GCSE
  • You enjoy studying the past, and how and why historical processes develop
  • You would like to understand and explore how the past has influenced our modern world
  • You like to question, discuss and debate ideas and situations

Why Parrs Wood?

History A Level at Parrs Wood Sixth Form is interesting, challenging and fun! The teachers are enthusiastic and dedicated, making no two lessons the same. History isn’t a subject for those of you who want to do an ‘easy’ A Level (if there is such a thing) but if you’re hard working, up for a challenge and want to stretch yourself then definitely study it.
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Address

Please direct all queries in the first instance to Mrs S. Warburton, Headteacher’s PA

Parrs Wood High School and Sixth Form College, Wilmslow Road, East Didsbury, Manchester, M20 5PG

During the school day our onsite car park is out of bounds to general visitors, please use the Parrs Wood Complex car park adjacent to the school, for all disabled badge holder parking please follow the signs as you drive into the car park, there are parking bays located at the front of the school and also at the rear of our sports centre.

Contact Us

If you are reporting a student absence you MUST phone the Sixth Form.

  • Sixth Form
  • Phone: 0161 446 8648
  • Email: sixthform@pwhs.co.uk

Headteacher

  • Mr M. McElwee

Head of Sixth Form

  • Mr A. Langford

Trust Information

Greater Manchester Education Trust. Registered address: Whalley Range 11-18 High School, Wilbraham Road, Whalley Range, Manchester, M16 8GW. A charitable company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales (company number: 08913502)

EST. 1 SEP 2022

Chief Executive Officer: Mr D. Owen

Chief Finance and Operations Officer: Mrs L. Staunton

Any correspondence or communication relating to Greater Manchester Education Trust should be made to:

Mr D. Owen, Whalley Range 11-18 High School, Wilbraham Road, Whalley Range, Manchester, M16 8GW

www.gmetrust.org

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