Chemistry
Kingswood Secondary Academy - North Northamptonshire
01536741857
Gainsborough Road, Corby, NN18 9NS
Course summary

Chemistry allows you to study and explore the world around you. If you are interested in problem-solving, using logic and maths, and studying trends and patterns, chemistry is for you. You will find out the truth about the particles that make up atoms and build your knowledge of the fuels and chemicals that we use every day. You will also find out how TNT is made and how drug cheats are caught. It is a very practical subject and you will learn techniques that are a real asset for work in university or ‘real-life’ laboratories.

Entry requirements

At least 5 subjects at grade 4-9/L2P-D* including: Grade 6 in Chemistry or 6/6 in Combined Science Grade 6 in Maths Grade 5 in English

How you'll be assessed

The teaching of practical skills is integrated with the theoretical topics. They will be externally assessed through written papers set by OCR. Your teacher will also assess you for the Practical Endorsement, for which you will carry out a minimum of 12 tasks during the course.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionEast Midlands
Local AuthorityNorth Northamptonshire
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressGainsborough Road, Corby, NN18 9NS