We study OCR Chemistry A level, choosing the “A” syllabus. This has a helpful mix of the fundamental theories behind the subject, balanced with plenty of the practical side. The course is structured around the three sides of Chemistry, being Physical, Organic and Inorganic. The first covers atomic structure in which we take our GCSE knowledge to another level, and also some of the more mathematical sides, including rates of reaction and the idea of dynamic equilibrium. Organic Chemistry looks at the plethora of compounds based on carbon, an incredibly versatile element as you will see. This encompasses many of the molecules upon which life is based, hence the name of the subject. The third section, “Inorganic”, looks at all the other elements and their compounds, concluding with some depth of study of the Transition Metals. The development of practical skills underpins much of the work, both with the undertaking and planning of experiments. This is assessed regularly with formal practical challenges which are recorded and finally recognised with the achievement of practical competency on the exam certificate at the end of the course. In addition the final papers will examine knowledge of practical techniques and the processing of results.
Grade 7 at GCSE Chemistry and grade 6 at Maths. Consideration may be given to pupils with a grade 6.
A level Chemistry is assessed through three exam papers at the end of the Upper Sixth year. The first two are over 2 hours 15 minutes, the third, a synoptic paper is 1 hour 30 minutes. There is also ongoing assessment of practical skills throughout the year to assess competency in this area.
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Oxfordshire |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | £31,485 £ £42,885 |
| Sixth Form Fee | Day £22,320 - £25,305 |
| Address | Kingham, Chipping Norton, OX7 6TH |
We study OCR Chemistry A level, choosing the “A” syllabus. This has a helpful mix of the fundamental theories behind the subject, balanced with plenty of the practical side. The course is structured around the three sides of Chemistry, being Physical, Organic and Inorganic. The first covers atomic structure in which we take our GCSE knowledge to another level, and also some of the more mathematical sides, including rates of reaction and the idea of dynamic equilibrium. Organic Chemistry looks at the plethora of compounds based on carbon, an incredibly versatile element as you will see. This encompasses many of the molecules upon which life is based, hence the name of the subject. The third section, “Inorganic”, looks at all the other elements and their compounds, concluding with some depth of study of the Transition Metals. The development of practical skills underpins much of the work, both with the undertaking and planning of experiments. This is assessed regularly with formal practical challenges which are recorded and finally recognised with the achievement of practical competency on the exam certificate at the end of the course. In addition the final papers will examine knowledge of practical techniques and the processing of results.
Grade 7 at GCSE Chemistry and grade 6 at Maths. Consideration may be given to pupils with a grade 6.
A level Chemistry is assessed through three exam papers at the end of the Upper Sixth year. The first two are over 2 hours 15 minutes, the third, a synoptic paper is 1 hour 30 minutes. There is also ongoing assessment of practical skills throughout the year to assess competency in this area.