Chemistry
Downside School - Somerset
01761235100
Radstock, BA3 4RJ
Course summary

Practical skills are assessed in all three papers. Practical work is undertaken throughout the course. If a candidate completes this satisfactorily, their A level certificate will be endorsed with a ‘Pass’.

Entry requirements

Any pupil wishing to study Chemistry at A level is expected to have achieved at least a grade 7 in both Chemistry and Mathematics at GCSE. We advise pupils to study A level Mathematics as they will find the mathematics component of the course much easier if they are doing so.

How you'll be assessed

Candidates are assessed with three written papers. Paper 1: Physical and Inorganic Chemistry 2 hours (35%) Paper 2: Physical and Organic Chemistry 2 hours (35%) Paper 3: Physical, Inorganic and Organic Chemistry 2 hours (30%)

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionSouth West
Local AuthoritySomerset
Ofsted Rating
Gender TypeCo-Educational
ISI ReportView Report
Boarding Fee£30,300 - £40,650
Sixth Form FeeDay £20,550 - £24,390
AddressRadstock, BA3 4RJ