Chemistry
Course summary

Over the course you continue to study organic, inorganic and physical chemistry. We also carry out a number of key practicals and wherever possible relate the content to real life contexts. You will complete three written exams at the end of Year 13. All papers contain multiple choice questions, short answer questions and extended answer questions. Each paper will cover a mixture of topics as well as testing your understanding of how science works. Over the two-year course, you will have 8 lessons a fortnight most of which will be lab based. You will have two specialist teachers one specialising in organic chemistry and the other specialising in physical and inorganic chemistry. We aim wherever possible to carry out as many key practicals as we can throughout the year; developing not only your quantitative and qualitative skills but also your confidence in using new equipment and techniques to synthesise new substances such as Asprin and transition metal salts.

Entry requirements

For a place in QESixth, achieving five grades 9 – 5 is the minimum requirement including at least a grade 5 in English Language and Maths. Preferred: • Grade 7 in Chemistry or Combined Science • And Grade 7 in Maths Essential: • Grade 6 in Chemistry or Combined Science • And Grade 6 in Maths

How you'll be assessed

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionNorth West
Local AuthorityWestmorland and Furness
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressKirkby Lonsdale, LA6 2HJ