The AQA A Level specifications are designed to provide continuity with those at GCSE. Pupils are encouraged to develop essential knowledge and an understanding of the concepts of Chemistry and scientific methods, a recognition of the value of Chemistry in society, and to appreciate the relationship between the different aspects of the subject. The girls follow the AQA Chemistry specification. The A Level specifications is fully linear, with all examinations taken at the end of the course. Chemistry is fundamentally an experimental subject and the specification provides numerous opportunities to use practical experiences to link theory to reality, and equip students with the essential practical skills they need. PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY atomic structure amount of substance bonding energetics kinetics equilibria redox acids & bases INORGANIC CHEMISTRY Periodicity group 2 group 7 transition metals & reactions of ions ORGANIC CHEMISTRY alkanes haloalkanes alkenes alcohols aldehydes & ketones carboxylic acids & derivatives aromatic chemistry amines polymers aminoacids, proteins & DNA NMR
Places in Withington’s Sixth Form are limited and prospective students who wish to apply are advised to visit us on the Sixth Form Information Evening and/or one of our Open Days. If after your visit you wish to take the next step in the admission process, you should complete a Statement of Interest (the form is available from admissions@wgs.org). This will enable our Sixth Form admissions team to review the Statements of Interest submitted by candidates to gain an understanding of factors such as predicted grades and A Level subject choices, but also why candidates wish to take those subjects and their aspirations beyond school. We recommend this route for girls who know their A Level subject choices and whose predicted grades meet our entry requirements (a minimum of six 7-9 grades at GCSE, with 8-9 grades in the subjects you wish to study). After reviewing the Statements of Interest, before the end of the Autumn term, we will invite a number of candidates to submit a formal application. Once an application is received, references from current schools will be taken and an appointment made to take part in an interview. Interviews may take place in person or online. Applicants are notified of the outcome of the Sixth Form admissions process by the end of March.
The A Level is assessed by three written papers, each lasting two hours. All A Level papers assess content from the specification and also relevant practical skills. The questions are a mixture of long and short response questions, critical analysis of practical techniques and experimental data analysis and some multiple choice questions.
About Education Provider
| Region | North West |
| Local Authority | Manchester |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Girls |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £15,573 |
| Address | Wellington Road, Fallowfield, Manchester, M14 6BL |
The AQA A Level specifications are designed to provide continuity with those at GCSE. Pupils are encouraged to develop essential knowledge and an understanding of the concepts of Chemistry and scientific methods, a recognition of the value of Chemistry in society, and to appreciate the relationship between the different aspects of the subject. The girls follow the AQA Chemistry specification. The A Level specifications is fully linear, with all examinations taken at the end of the course. Chemistry is fundamentally an experimental subject and the specification provides numerous opportunities to use practical experiences to link theory to reality, and equip students with the essential practical skills they need. PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY atomic structure amount of substance bonding energetics kinetics equilibria redox acids & bases INORGANIC CHEMISTRY Periodicity group 2 group 7 transition metals & reactions of ions ORGANIC CHEMISTRY alkanes haloalkanes alkenes alcohols aldehydes & ketones carboxylic acids & derivatives aromatic chemistry amines polymers aminoacids, proteins & DNA NMR
Places in Withington’s Sixth Form are limited and prospective students who wish to apply are advised to visit us on the Sixth Form Information Evening and/or one of our Open Days. If after your visit you wish to take the next step in the admission process, you should complete a Statement of Interest (the form is available from admissions@wgs.org). This will enable our Sixth Form admissions team to review the Statements of Interest submitted by candidates to gain an understanding of factors such as predicted grades and A Level subject choices, but also why candidates wish to take those subjects and their aspirations beyond school. We recommend this route for girls who know their A Level subject choices and whose predicted grades meet our entry requirements (a minimum of six 7-9 grades at GCSE, with 8-9 grades in the subjects you wish to study). After reviewing the Statements of Interest, before the end of the Autumn term, we will invite a number of candidates to submit a formal application. Once an application is received, references from current schools will be taken and an appointment made to take part in an interview. Interviews may take place in person or online. Applicants are notified of the outcome of the Sixth Form admissions process by the end of March.
The A Level is assessed by three written papers, each lasting two hours. All A Level papers assess content from the specification and also relevant practical skills. The questions are a mixture of long and short response questions, critical analysis of practical techniques and experimental data analysis and some multiple choice questions.