Chemistry
St Margaret's Church of England Academy - Liverpool
01514271825
Aigburth Road, Liverpool, L17 6AB
Course summary

You will be taught Chemistry through both theory and practical lessons. You will answer problems and prepare answers for classwork tutorials. You will complete end-of-topic tests and past examination papers. You will also take part in experiments and complete coursework. In Year 12 candidates are given a solid grounding in foundation Chemistry. You will study the chemical reactivity of atoms and molecules and gain an understanding of their structures. The development and use of the periodic table is explained. Organic Chemistry is studied in more detail. In Year 13 you will cover the areas of Inorganic, Physical, and Organic Chemistry in much more detail, often with complex calculations.

Entry requirements

Grade 4 in GCSE English AND Grade 7 in GCSE Maths AND EITHER Grade 6 in GCSE Chemistry OR Grade 7-6 in GCSE Science (AQA Trilogy/Edexcel Combined/ OCR Gateway)

How you'll be assessed

Paper 1: is a 2-hour exam in June worth 35% of the total marks. Paper 1 includes areas covering Physical Chemistry and Inorganic Chemistry. Paper 2: is a 2-hour exam, in June worth 35% of the total marks. Paper 2 includes areas covering Physical Chemistry and Organic Chemistry. Paper 3: is a 2-hour synoptic exam in June worth 30% of the total marks. It covers any content or practical skills covered in the course from the beginning.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionNorth West
Local AuthorityLiverpool
Ofsted RatingRequires improvement
Gender TypeBoys
AddressAigburth Road, Liverpool, L17 6AB