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History

Through the study of History and Government and Politics the central aim of the department is to enthuse, engage and excite young Blundellian’s about the past, the here and now and the future.

In History we take the pupils on an exciting journey from the Norman Conquest (Year 7) to the Collapse of Communism in Eastern Europe in 1991 (Yr 13). Blundellians experience a hugely varied, comprehensive, academic and enjoyable time in the department achieving fantastic results. In the Cambridge IGCSE course, pupils explore Germany between the Wars and the collapse of international peace for Paper One. For the second paper the pupils examine the Origins of the Cold War. There is a coursework element where the pupils examine the significance of Gustav Stresemann on Weimar Germany.

We follow the AQA course at A - Level with examinations at the end of year 13. We deliver two courses: The Tudors 1485 – 1603 and the Cold War 1945 – 1991. There is a coursework element to the course. The course offers breadth and diversity and the opportunity to examine significant British and global history. The Government and Politics department is hugely popular and this is a reflection of the ever changing political landscape that we are experiencing. The course offers the opportunity to examine both the British and American political systems and alongside this, it is a course that embeds a comparison of both the American and British political systems.

The department offers the Edexcel A - Level in Government and Politics. During the first year we focus on the British element of the course. This includes Democracy and participation in the UK, the role of parties, the Prime Minister and the work of Parliament and the Judiciary. This is rounded off with an investigation into Political Ideologies such as Anarchism, Conservatism, Socialism and Liberalism.

In the Upper Sixth we mirror the British element of the course by looking at the United States and how their structures and ideas operate. This is then drawn together in a synoptic paper that demands a thorough comparison between politics in the UK and the USA. There is no coursework.

Latest News

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Musicians reach National Final

Congratulations to our sixth form group, who have qualified for the national final.

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U18 Girls Rugby Triumph

Our U18's were crowned winners at Millfield 7's tournament.

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Around the World in 80 Minutes

The “Around the World in 80 Minutes” Spring Concert was an event of extraordinary scope and execution, so grand that to say it took the audience on a whirlwind global tour would be an understatement.

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Oxford University success for Freya!

Congratulations Freya!

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1st XV Semi Final Success

Semi Final Success for Blundell's 1st XV!

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Carol Service at Exeter Cathedral

The Carol Service in Exeter Cathedral has consistently been a highlight on the school calendar, and this year proved to be no exception.

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Provisional Choral Scholarships from Somerville College, Oxford

A huge congratulations to Jack and Finn for receiving provisional Choral Scholarship from Somerville College, Oxford.

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Foyle Young Poet of the Year

Congratulations to Freya (Y13) who has won the prestigious award for her work!

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Williams Cup 2023

Year 9 took to Haytor on Dartmoor for the 2023 Williams Cup!

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