chemistry at A Level is a challenging and exciting subject that includes real-world contexts and an appreciation of the work of scientists. The A-level chemistry courses have been designed to be a practical experience, with students undertaking both practical and theory work. The practical activities included will help the students to consolidate their understanding of the main aspects of Chemistry and equip them with the skills required to study this subject at higher levels. The course is designed to prepare students for progression either into higher education or employment and to develop their interest and enthusiasm in Chemistry. Chemistry is split into 3 main areas, Physical Chemistry, Organic Chemistry and Inorganic Chemistry. All of these areas are covered in depth at AS Level, with further application of the key ideas at A2 Level. In Year 12, the topics include Atomic structure, Amount of substance, Bonding, Energetics, Kinetics, Group2, Group7 , Organic analysis and Alkanes, Halogenoalkanes, Alkenes and Alcohols. In Year 13 the topics include Thermodynamics, further Kinetics and Equilibrium, Electrode Potentials, Acids and Bases, Transition Metals, a further study of organic analysis and structure determination. In Year 13 there is also a further study of more functional groups and a study of the chemistry of biological molecules and polymers.
Two Grade 6 and four Grade 5 at GCSE level GCSE Separate Science: Grade 6 in Chemistry and at least one other Science GCSE Combined Science: Grade 6 in both, and Grade 5 in Maths
There are 6 required practicals in Year 12 and a further 6 in Year 13 although we carry out many more practicals throughout the course in order to improve their practical skills. Learners are required to complete all practical work in a lab book. Units for Year 12: Two written papers which also include questions on the required practicals. Units for Final A-level: Three written papers, which also include questions on the required practicals.
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| Region | East Midlands |
| Local Authority | Nottinghamshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | The Becket Way, Wilford Lane, West Bridgford, NG2 7QY |
chemistry at A Level is a challenging and exciting subject that includes real-world contexts and an appreciation of the work of scientists. The A-level chemistry courses have been designed to be a practical experience, with students undertaking both practical and theory work. The practical activities included will help the students to consolidate their understanding of the main aspects of Chemistry and equip them with the skills required to study this subject at higher levels. The course is designed to prepare students for progression either into higher education or employment and to develop their interest and enthusiasm in Chemistry. Chemistry is split into 3 main areas, Physical Chemistry, Organic Chemistry and Inorganic Chemistry. All of these areas are covered in depth at AS Level, with further application of the key ideas at A2 Level. In Year 12, the topics include Atomic structure, Amount of substance, Bonding, Energetics, Kinetics, Group2, Group7 , Organic analysis and Alkanes, Halogenoalkanes, Alkenes and Alcohols. In Year 13 the topics include Thermodynamics, further Kinetics and Equilibrium, Electrode Potentials, Acids and Bases, Transition Metals, a further study of organic analysis and structure determination. In Year 13 there is also a further study of more functional groups and a study of the chemistry of biological molecules and polymers.
Two Grade 6 and four Grade 5 at GCSE level GCSE Separate Science: Grade 6 in Chemistry and at least one other Science GCSE Combined Science: Grade 6 in both, and Grade 5 in Maths
There are 6 required practicals in Year 12 and a further 6 in Year 13 although we carry out many more practicals throughout the course in order to improve their practical skills. Learners are required to complete all practical work in a lab book. Units for Year 12: Two written papers which also include questions on the required practicals. Units for Final A-level: Three written papers, which also include questions on the required practicals.