Chemistry is the study of materials: how they are made, their properties, their uses and their interaction. The aim of the course is to develop students’ understanding of major chemical concepts and their ability to apply them to different examples and situations. An A level Chemist will improve their ability to raise questions, investigate them and develop explanations based on firm scientific evidence. Our students will be equipped with the skills to engage in debate and discussion on ethical and moral scientific issues. There is also a strong emphasis of mathematical skills and the ability to analyse and evaluate data from a variety of different practical experiments.
In general, we request a minimum of 3 Grade 6s and 2 Grade 5s. Chemistry or Double Award Science at the IGCSE level is an equally appropriate route for studying A-level Chemistry but you need to have grade 7 (or 77) to cope with the demands of the A-level course. It is essential to have a 7 grade in IGCSE Mathematics, but it is an advantage if the grade achieved is higher based on the increased mathematical demand in the A-level papers since the reforms in 2016.
Three 2-hour exam papers. Assessment by teachers of students’ practical skills is ongoing as part of the Practical Endorsement (CPAC) at A level. This is separate to the A level grade and will be reported as a ‘Pass’ on A level certificates.
About Education Provider
| Region | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Local Authority | North Yorkshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | £46,740 |
| Sixth Form Fee | £32,520 |
| Address | Ampleforth, York, YO62 4ER |
Chemistry is the study of materials: how they are made, their properties, their uses and their interaction. The aim of the course is to develop students’ understanding of major chemical concepts and their ability to apply them to different examples and situations. An A level Chemist will improve their ability to raise questions, investigate them and develop explanations based on firm scientific evidence. Our students will be equipped with the skills to engage in debate and discussion on ethical and moral scientific issues. There is also a strong emphasis of mathematical skills and the ability to analyse and evaluate data from a variety of different practical experiments.
In general, we request a minimum of 3 Grade 6s and 2 Grade 5s. Chemistry or Double Award Science at the IGCSE level is an equally appropriate route for studying A-level Chemistry but you need to have grade 7 (or 77) to cope with the demands of the A-level course. It is essential to have a 7 grade in IGCSE Mathematics, but it is an advantage if the grade achieved is higher based on the increased mathematical demand in the A-level papers since the reforms in 2016.
Three 2-hour exam papers. Assessment by teachers of students’ practical skills is ongoing as part of the Practical Endorsement (CPAC) at A level. This is separate to the A level grade and will be reported as a ‘Pass’ on A level certificates.