Course information
Chemistry
The Cottesloe School - Buckinghamshire
01296688264
Aylesbury Road, Wing, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 0NY
Course summary

The A-Level content is spread across both Year 12 and Year 13. In Year 12 students will study the following topics: Module 1 | Development of practical skills in Chemistry (also crosses into Year 13) Module 2 | Foundations in chemistry Module 3 | Periodic table and energy Module 4 | Core organic chemistry We also aim to cover some of the year 2 content before the end of the year to ensure that the course is completed in the spring term of Year 13.

Entry requirements

38 points overall from the best eight GCSE subjects including a grade 4 in English Language and Mathematics. High grade 6 in GCSE Chemistry and Maths. Those with grade 6, 7 in GCSE Combined Science (with a 6 in Chemistry papers) will also be considered.

How you'll be assessed

In Year 12 Chemistry students will be regularly assessed on their current learning through module tests. We also have formal internal testing which is used to inform current levels and predictions. Towards the start of the year students will take the ‘right choice review’ exam. There are also two formal mock exams and a final mock in July.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionSouth East
Local AuthorityBuckinghamshire
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressAylesbury Road, Wing, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 0NY