Chemistry is central to the study of modern science because it is the only subject which provides knowledge of the structure of substances, an understanding of the ways in which particles behave and interact and how these are translated into observations in our macroscopic world. The units covered in the sixth form build upon the material covered in GCSE chemistry dividing the subject into its three traditional areas of inorganic, organic and physical chemistry. The work in the Lower Sixth year covers the fundamental principles of these three areas, with the Upper Sixth work then building and expanding on them. Experimentation, practical skills, and data handling skills form an integral part of the course.
The vast majority of Upper Fifth (Year 11) pupils at Exeter School continue into the sixth form but there has also been a long tradition of a significant number of new entrants from other schools. To qualify for entry into the Lower Sixth, applicants and current Upper Fifth pupils need to achieve a minimum of three grade 7 and three grade 6 GCSEs as well as passing GCSE English and mathematics and have a positive reference/school record (that includes conduct, attendance and punctuality). Minimum GCSE chemistry grade or GCSE double award science grades 6,6, although grade 7 is strongly recommended. GCSE mathematics grade 6.
Three two-hour written examinations, assessing the work from both years. The papers contain a mixture of multiple-choice, short and long-answer questions. They also assess practical skills with the final paper containing further Questions on practical techniques and data analysis. In addition, there will also be a teacher-assessed practical endorsement based on pupils completing a minimum of 12 core practicals undertaken throughout the course.
About Education Provider
| Region | South West |
| Local Authority | Devon |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £16,710 |
| Address | Victoria Park Road, Exeter, EX2 4NS |
Chemistry is central to the study of modern science because it is the only subject which provides knowledge of the structure of substances, an understanding of the ways in which particles behave and interact and how these are translated into observations in our macroscopic world. The units covered in the sixth form build upon the material covered in GCSE chemistry dividing the subject into its three traditional areas of inorganic, organic and physical chemistry. The work in the Lower Sixth year covers the fundamental principles of these three areas, with the Upper Sixth work then building and expanding on them. Experimentation, practical skills, and data handling skills form an integral part of the course.
The vast majority of Upper Fifth (Year 11) pupils at Exeter School continue into the sixth form but there has also been a long tradition of a significant number of new entrants from other schools. To qualify for entry into the Lower Sixth, applicants and current Upper Fifth pupils need to achieve a minimum of three grade 7 and three grade 6 GCSEs as well as passing GCSE English and mathematics and have a positive reference/school record (that includes conduct, attendance and punctuality). Minimum GCSE chemistry grade or GCSE double award science grades 6,6, although grade 7 is strongly recommended. GCSE mathematics grade 6.
Three two-hour written examinations, assessing the work from both years. The papers contain a mixture of multiple-choice, short and long-answer questions. They also assess practical skills with the final paper containing further Questions on practical techniques and data analysis. In addition, there will also be a teacher-assessed practical endorsement based on pupils completing a minimum of 12 core practicals undertaken throughout the course.