The course follows the Edexcel Chemistry Specification. As with all new specifications, the number of unit tests has been reduced, as have the options for re-sitting. The main components of the course are Physical, Inorganic, and Organic Chemistry, supplemented by a series of chosen and core practicals. Practical skills are essential to this course, and are assessed internally throughout both years. The A Level now consists of a Core Practical course (CPAC), a separate qualification from the A Level itself, which does not count towards the final A Level grade, but the content of those practicals is assessed in the written examination papers. To our knowledge, all university courses accepting Chemistry A Level expect the practical course to have been completed and passed.
Entry into the Sixth Form is conditional on performance in GCSEs and successful candidates are expected to have at least five grade 4 GCSEs (to include English and mathematics) GCSE minimum grades for acceptance: 7 in Chemistry or 7 7 in Comb. Sc. Strongly Recommended: Good Maths
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | West Berkshire |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | £28,500 - £44,355 |
| Sixth Form Fee | £21,900 - £28,470 |
| Address | Reading, RG8 8LA |
The course follows the Edexcel Chemistry Specification. As with all new specifications, the number of unit tests has been reduced, as have the options for re-sitting. The main components of the course are Physical, Inorganic, and Organic Chemistry, supplemented by a series of chosen and core practicals. Practical skills are essential to this course, and are assessed internally throughout both years. The A Level now consists of a Core Practical course (CPAC), a separate qualification from the A Level itself, which does not count towards the final A Level grade, but the content of those practicals is assessed in the written examination papers. To our knowledge, all university courses accepting Chemistry A Level expect the practical course to have been completed and passed.
Entry into the Sixth Form is conditional on performance in GCSEs and successful candidates are expected to have at least five grade 4 GCSEs (to include English and mathematics) GCSE minimum grades for acceptance: 7 in Chemistry or 7 7 in Comb. Sc. Strongly Recommended: Good Maths