The department consistently produces excellent results. The study of Chemistry in the Sixth Form provides the opportunity to further develop a knowledge and understanding of the principles which were studied at GCSE. The AQA Syllabus is intended to be a natural extension of GCSE. The course encourages the development of an awareness of the huge impact that Science and Technology have on our society. Chemistry is one of the most popular A Level choices with almost 90 boys currently studying A Level in the Upper and Lower Sixth. Chemistry is most often studied alongside two subjects chosen from Mathematics, Physics and Biology but some boys study Chemistry for example alongside other subjects from the arts and humanities.
Paper 1 - Written exam 2 hours (105 marks) 35% of the A Level - short and long answer questions • Relevant physical chemistry • Inorganic chemistry • Relevant practical skills Paper 2 - Written exam 2 hours (105 marks) 35% of the A Level - short and long answer questions • Relevant physical chemistry topics • Organic chemistry • Relevant practical skills Paper 3 - Written exam 2 hours (90 marks) 30% of the A Level • Any content • Any practical skills 40 marks for questions on practical techniques and data analysis 20 marks of questions testing across the specification 30 marks of multiple-choice questions
About Education Provider
| Region | North West |
| Local Authority | Trafford |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Boys |
| Address | Hale Road, Hale Barns, Altrincham, WA15 0HE |
The department consistently produces excellent results. The study of Chemistry in the Sixth Form provides the opportunity to further develop a knowledge and understanding of the principles which were studied at GCSE. The AQA Syllabus is intended to be a natural extension of GCSE. The course encourages the development of an awareness of the huge impact that Science and Technology have on our society. Chemistry is one of the most popular A Level choices with almost 90 boys currently studying A Level in the Upper and Lower Sixth. Chemistry is most often studied alongside two subjects chosen from Mathematics, Physics and Biology but some boys study Chemistry for example alongside other subjects from the arts and humanities.
Paper 1 - Written exam 2 hours (105 marks) 35% of the A Level - short and long answer questions • Relevant physical chemistry • Inorganic chemistry • Relevant practical skills Paper 2 - Written exam 2 hours (105 marks) 35% of the A Level - short and long answer questions • Relevant physical chemistry topics • Organic chemistry • Relevant practical skills Paper 3 - Written exam 2 hours (90 marks) 30% of the A Level • Any content • Any practical skills 40 marks for questions on practical techniques and data analysis 20 marks of questions testing across the specification 30 marks of multiple-choice questions