Every single thing with which one comes into contact is actually a chemical substance. There may well be no chemical label but, whatever the material, one undeniable fact is that it consists of combinations of chemical elements. Modules 1-4 are covered in Y12, modules 5 and 6 in Year 13: • Module 1: Development of practical skills in chemistry • Module 2: Foundations in chemistry • Module 3: Periodic table and energy • Module 4: Core organic chemistry • Module 5: Physical chemistry and transition elements • Module 6: Organic chemistry and analysis
Before being accepted into the Sixth Form on our standard academic programme, we would normally expect you to have acquired a minimum of five GCSE passes at grade 5 or above on the new 9-1 grading scale (grade C and above for A*-G Welsh and some iGCSE programmes). However, individual circumstances and choice of subjects are taken into account. A prospective student for an individual A-level subject should achieve at least a grade 5 in that subject at GCSE. In some subjects, higher GCSE grades are required. Modern foreign languages require a grade 6 at GCSE and science subjects (biology, chemistry, physics) require a grade 7 (double 7 in combined science), although a grade 6 may be considered in exceptional circumstances. Those wishing to study mathematics will have a minimum of a grade 7 at GCSE, while for further mathematics it is grade 8. For psychology A-level, it is expected that students will have a least grade 5 in GCSE English language, mathematics and at least one science. New students – UK: Every year we welcome new students from both independent and state schools into our Sixth Form. Every applicant is considered individually. If you are available, please come to our Open Evening in October. We also recommend you visit us on a normal school day where you will have the chance to meet the Headmaster, Head of Sixth Form and current students. Offers are made on the basis of an interview and are conditional on your GCSE results. New students – International: International students are expected to have a reasonable competence in spoken and written English on arrival at West Buckland and the ability to progress with the specialist support of the EAL department. Overseas students applying to study at West Buckland should provide the following to start their application: • Copies of their last two school reports. • A piece of their handwriting (one to two sides of A4), written in English, telling us about themselves, their hobbies and interests.
Unit 01 Periodic Table, Elements and Physical Chemistry: 2 hours 15 minutes synoptic paper consisting of multiple choice and structured questions - 37% of the AL course. Unit 02 Synthesis and Analytical Techniques: 2 hours 15 minutes synoptic paper consisting of multiple choice and structured questions - 37% of the AL course. Unit 03 Unified Chemistry: 1 hour 30 minutes synoptic paper consisting of multiple choice and structured questions - 26% of the AL course Practical Endorsement in Chemistry Non-Examination. To be reported separately.
About Education Provider
| Region | South West |
| Local Authority | Devon |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Day £9,090 - £20,640; Boarding £27,090 - £40,290 |
| Sixth Form Fee | Unknown |
| Address | West Buckland, Barnstaple, EX32 0SX |
Every single thing with which one comes into contact is actually a chemical substance. There may well be no chemical label but, whatever the material, one undeniable fact is that it consists of combinations of chemical elements. Modules 1-4 are covered in Y12, modules 5 and 6 in Year 13: • Module 1: Development of practical skills in chemistry • Module 2: Foundations in chemistry • Module 3: Periodic table and energy • Module 4: Core organic chemistry • Module 5: Physical chemistry and transition elements • Module 6: Organic chemistry and analysis
Before being accepted into the Sixth Form on our standard academic programme, we would normally expect you to have acquired a minimum of five GCSE passes at grade 5 or above on the new 9-1 grading scale (grade C and above for A*-G Welsh and some iGCSE programmes). However, individual circumstances and choice of subjects are taken into account. A prospective student for an individual A-level subject should achieve at least a grade 5 in that subject at GCSE. In some subjects, higher GCSE grades are required. Modern foreign languages require a grade 6 at GCSE and science subjects (biology, chemistry, physics) require a grade 7 (double 7 in combined science), although a grade 6 may be considered in exceptional circumstances. Those wishing to study mathematics will have a minimum of a grade 7 at GCSE, while for further mathematics it is grade 8. For psychology A-level, it is expected that students will have a least grade 5 in GCSE English language, mathematics and at least one science. New students – UK: Every year we welcome new students from both independent and state schools into our Sixth Form. Every applicant is considered individually. If you are available, please come to our Open Evening in October. We also recommend you visit us on a normal school day where you will have the chance to meet the Headmaster, Head of Sixth Form and current students. Offers are made on the basis of an interview and are conditional on your GCSE results. New students – International: International students are expected to have a reasonable competence in spoken and written English on arrival at West Buckland and the ability to progress with the specialist support of the EAL department. Overseas students applying to study at West Buckland should provide the following to start their application: • Copies of their last two school reports. • A piece of their handwriting (one to two sides of A4), written in English, telling us about themselves, their hobbies and interests.
Unit 01 Periodic Table, Elements and Physical Chemistry: 2 hours 15 minutes synoptic paper consisting of multiple choice and structured questions - 37% of the AL course. Unit 02 Synthesis and Analytical Techniques: 2 hours 15 minutes synoptic paper consisting of multiple choice and structured questions - 37% of the AL course. Unit 03 Unified Chemistry: 1 hour 30 minutes synoptic paper consisting of multiple choice and structured questions - 26% of the AL course Practical Endorsement in Chemistry Non-Examination. To be reported separately.