Chemistry is not called “the central science” for no reason! Required for all medical degrees, essential for so many more, and desirable for any sciencebased future study, Chemistry is the stuff of matter itself. The real question to ask is “Why wouldn’t you want to study it for A-Level?” The Chemistry Department at Blundell’s provides an exciting and intellectually stimulating learning environment for all. The department is well-resourced with spacious laboratories comprising of wet and dry areas, wireless ICT projection facilities, and a bank of laptops for research within the classroom. Our belief is that the knowledge and understanding of Chemistry is improved through practical work. The department has a vast array of equipment and chemicals, which enables us to undertake a broad range of experiments – this is integral to our delivery of the A-Level course. The subject provides ample opportunity for enrichment, including the International Olympiad, L6 Cambridge challenge and various RSC competitions. We have a close affiliation with the University of Bristol’s Chemistry Department and pupils are regularly invited to partake in workshops at their undergraduate laboratories. Chemistry provides a wide-ranging scientific experience, developing skills in practical work, investigation, classification, calculation and the application of theory, and is complementary to a varied range of A Level choices, including non-scientific routes. A Level Chemistry is a very popular subject at Blundell’s, and we are proud of a fine record in examinations.
A minimum of a grade 7 in GCSE Chemistry (or equivalent) is recommended to provide a suitable platform to progress at A Level. Due to Ofqual regulations, 20% of the A Level exam is now mathematically based and therefore a minimum of a grade 7 in GCSE Mathematics is required.
A Level Chemistry is taught as a 2-year course with pupils being externally examined at the end of Year 13. The pupils sit three papers on topics covered during the two years which also include questions on the sixteen core practical experiments identified throughout the course.
About Education Provider
| Region | South West |
| Local Authority | Devon |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Day £17,340 - £26,595; Boarding £21,000 - £43,590 |
| Sixth Form Fee | Unknown |
| Address | Blundell's Road, Tiverton, EX16 4DN |
Chemistry is not called “the central science” for no reason! Required for all medical degrees, essential for so many more, and desirable for any sciencebased future study, Chemistry is the stuff of matter itself. The real question to ask is “Why wouldn’t you want to study it for A-Level?” The Chemistry Department at Blundell’s provides an exciting and intellectually stimulating learning environment for all. The department is well-resourced with spacious laboratories comprising of wet and dry areas, wireless ICT projection facilities, and a bank of laptops for research within the classroom. Our belief is that the knowledge and understanding of Chemistry is improved through practical work. The department has a vast array of equipment and chemicals, which enables us to undertake a broad range of experiments – this is integral to our delivery of the A-Level course. The subject provides ample opportunity for enrichment, including the International Olympiad, L6 Cambridge challenge and various RSC competitions. We have a close affiliation with the University of Bristol’s Chemistry Department and pupils are regularly invited to partake in workshops at their undergraduate laboratories. Chemistry provides a wide-ranging scientific experience, developing skills in practical work, investigation, classification, calculation and the application of theory, and is complementary to a varied range of A Level choices, including non-scientific routes. A Level Chemistry is a very popular subject at Blundell’s, and we are proud of a fine record in examinations.
A minimum of a grade 7 in GCSE Chemistry (or equivalent) is recommended to provide a suitable platform to progress at A Level. Due to Ofqual regulations, 20% of the A Level exam is now mathematically based and therefore a minimum of a grade 7 in GCSE Mathematics is required.
A Level Chemistry is taught as a 2-year course with pupils being externally examined at the end of Year 13. The pupils sit three papers on topics covered during the two years which also include questions on the sixteen core practical experiments identified throughout the course.