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02/12/25

📣 Last month, ESJ threw open its doors for a packed 6th Form Open Evening 🎓 Students explored subjects, pathways, enrichment, and spoke with staff, students and returning alumni about life at ESJ 📈 With KS5 progress in the top 1% nationally, the buzz & energy was incredible!

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13/11/25

OPEN EVENING TODAY We're looking forward to welcoming prospective families to view our school later today. This event will run from 6:00pm - 8:00pm Find out more:  eppingstjohnsschool.org/

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13/11/25

"So far I’m settling in well into my course. I’m grateful to the Sixth Form team for their role in preparing me for the future.”  Follow in the footsteps of success at our Sixth Form Open Evening on Thursday 13th November 6:00pm - 8:00pm.

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13/11/25

"I have been at Guy Carpenter for almost a month now as an Apprentice Reinsurance Broker - It is a very social industry with lots of opportunities for young people." Follow in the footsteps of success at our Sixth Form Open Evening on Thursday 13th November 6:00pm - 8:00pm.

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12/11/25

🎓 Follow in the footsteps of success at our Sixth Form Open Evening Tomorrow 6:00pm - 8:00pm. 🟢 We are a rich and vibrant community of students and teachers who are committed to achieving excellence 💎 ALPS Diamond award winner: Top 1% in the country for pupils progress

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12/11/25

“I’m in my first year at Manchester University studying Economics. I’m having a great time and have met lots of new people from different backgrounds." Follow in the footsteps of success at Epping St John's Sixth Form Open Evening on Thursday 13th November 6:00pm - 8:00pm.

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11/11/25

“I’ve just started studying Communication and Media BA at the University of Leeds. I wouldn’t be here if it wasn’t for ESJ sixth form!” Follow in the footsteps of success at Epping St John's Sixth Form Open Evening on Thursday 13th November 6:00pm - 8:00pm.

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11/11/25

Reverend Gloyn delivered a beautifully contemplative assembly to all students to commemorate Remembrance Day, including the observation of the 2 minutes, silence. 🤍💚

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09/11/25

A poignant and reflective thanks and remembrance given to those that gave their lives. Our students, as ever, were wonderful ambassadors for the community. Lest we forget. 💚

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07/11/25

"I am studying sport and exercise science at Loughborough University, and really enjoying it! I love learning new content on a subject that I am passionate about" Follow in the footsteps of success at our Sixth Form Open Evening on Thursday 13th November 6:00pm - 8:00pm

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07/11/25

"I am studying sport and exercise science at Loughborough University, and really enjoying it! I love learning new content on a subject that I am passionate about" Follow in the footsteps of success at our Sixth Form Open Evening on Thursday 13th November 6:00pm - 8:00pm

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07/11/25

"I am studying sport and exercise science at Loughborough University, and really enjoying it! I love learning new content on a subject that I am passionate about" Follow in the footsteps of success at our Sixth Form Open Evening on Thursday 13th November 6:00pm - 8:00pm

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23/10/25

OPEN EVENING We are looking forward to welcoming prospective families and students to view our sixth form on Thursday 13th November 6:00pm - 8:00pm. ALPS Diamond award winner: Top 1% in the country for pupils progress. Find out more: https://t.co/WCbywRXGjx pic.twitter.com/bPv8uGIB8G

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23/10/25

OPEN EVENING We are looking forward to welcoming prospective families and students to view our sixth form on Thursday 13th November 6:00pm - 8:00pm. ALPS Diamond award winner: Top 1% in the country for pupils progress. Find out more:  eppingstjohnsschool.org/65/n…

20/10/25

Happy Diwali to all those in our local community celebrating. May the divine glow of diyas bring warmth, happiness and success to your homes  🪔 💚 

13/10/25

Wonderful news shared this morning with staff. Our value added progress at KS5 for 2025 exam results places Epping St. John's in the top 1% of schools in the country.   

06/10/25

For the past couple of weeks, our school community has come together in the spirit of generosity and gratitude, collecting donations for Epping Forest Food Bank. Thank you to those who have donated. Let's continue to celebrate the joy of giving during the Harvest Festival. 💚 

01/10/25

Wishing all those in our local community an easy Yom Kippur. G'mar chatima tov 💚✡️ 

01/10/25

At ESJ, we are proud to celebrate  . This year’s theme, Standing Firm in Power and Pride, reminds us to honour the past, uplift the present, and inspire the future 💚

28/09/25

RT  : Very proud of our Epping community and students    supporting the  Night Walk  . Over £20…

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Economics

Course Content

Examinations are a mixture of multiple choice, short-answer and data response questions and essays.

Paper 1: Markets and business behaviour (35% of A Level), 2 hours, 100 marks Tests Themes 1 and 3.
Paper 2: The national and global economy (35% of A Level), 2 hours, 100 marks Tests Themes 2 and 4.

Paper 3: Microeconomics and macroeconomics (30% of A Level), 2 hours, 100 marks Tests all four Themes.

Theme 1: Introduction to markets and market failure
This theme focuses on microeconomic concepts. Students will develop an understanding of:

  • The nature of economics
  • How markets work
  • Market failure
  • Government intervention

Theme 2: The UK economy – performance and policies
This theme focuses on macroeconomic concepts. Students will develop an understanding of:

  • Measures of economic performance
  • Aggregate demand and supply
  • National income and economic growth
  • Macroeconomic objectives and policy

Theme 3: Business behaviour and the labour market
This theme develops the microeconomic concepts introduced in Theme 1 and focuses on business economics:

  • Business objectives and growth
  • Revenues, costs and profits
  • Market structures
  • Labour market

TEACHER TO CONTACT:
Claire Batt

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