Chemistry is the study of the materials that make up everything in our world. From metals to medicines, from fuels to fertilisers, at A-level you will explore the properties and interactions of a wide range of substances. Key ideas from GCSE are developed and explored, and theoretical models are constructed to help explain practical observations. Practical work is regularly used to illustrate theories. There will be ample opportunity to develop experimental skills across the entire course.
Entry at year 12 is by assessment at St Swithun’s during the first weekend in November of the year before her intended entry. The assessment includes a series of interviews and written papers in your daughter’s chosen A level subjects. The assessments are broadly based on the GCSE specifications except in the case of subjects which have not been studied before: these look for a general interest in the subjects and the ability to write logically.
Students will take three papers in the summer of U6, which are broken down as follows: Paper 1: Inorganic and Physical chemistry 2 hours 105 marks 35% of A level Paper 2: Organic and Physical chemistry 2 hours 105 marks 35% of A level Paper 3: Practical skills and synopsis 2 hours 90 marks 30% of A level
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| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Hampshire |
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| Gender Type | Girls |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | �42,651 |
| Sixth Form Fee | �25,356 |
| Address | Alresford Road, Winchester, SO21 1HA |
Chemistry is the study of the materials that make up everything in our world. From metals to medicines, from fuels to fertilisers, at A-level you will explore the properties and interactions of a wide range of substances. Key ideas from GCSE are developed and explored, and theoretical models are constructed to help explain practical observations. Practical work is regularly used to illustrate theories. There will be ample opportunity to develop experimental skills across the entire course.
Entry at year 12 is by assessment at St Swithun’s during the first weekend in November of the year before her intended entry. The assessment includes a series of interviews and written papers in your daughter’s chosen A level subjects. The assessments are broadly based on the GCSE specifications except in the case of subjects which have not been studied before: these look for a general interest in the subjects and the ability to write logically.
Students will take three papers in the summer of U6, which are broken down as follows: Paper 1: Inorganic and Physical chemistry 2 hours 105 marks 35% of A level Paper 2: Organic and Physical chemistry 2 hours 105 marks 35% of A level Paper 3: Practical skills and synopsis 2 hours 90 marks 30% of A level