Chemistry at A-level can be divided into three areas: physical, inorganic and organic. Topics studied at GCSE such as bonding, rates of reaction and equilibrium are significantly expanded and new ones are introduced including arenes, buffers and nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy. The development of practical skills is an integral part of the course and forms part of the final examinations. During Year 12, we take a team of chemists to the University of East Anglia for an analytical practical challenge. At the end of Year 12, students showing great promise are entered for the Cambridge Chemistry Challenge which is a demanding paper that takes students significantly beyond the A-level specification. Year 13 students have an opportunity to take part in the especially challenging but ultimately rewarding Chemistry Olympiad, which stretches the most able A-level candidates and enables them to really demonstrate their scientific flair. At the end of the course students sit three written papers consisting of multiple choice and short answer questions.
For new students, entry to the Sixth Form is dependent on GCSE grades, an interview with the Headmaster and a school reference. To enter our Sixth Form and be successful, we like to see grade 7s in the GCSE subjects a student wishes to take at A Level (8s for Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Maths) or in relevant subjects, with at least six grades 6s overall. We also accept students onto BTEC Sport and Exercise Science plus one A Level. For this combination we like to see at least six grade 5s at GCSE overall, with a 7 in a relevant subject for the A Level. Below this attainment level, it is likely that we are not the right match for a student, although we are happy to discuss exceptional circumstances.
About Education Provider
| Region | East of England |
| Local Authority | Suffolk |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Day £12,705 - £19,704; Boarding £36,639 - £40,365 |
| Sixth Form Fee | Unknown |
| Address | Henley Road, Ipswich, IP1 3SG |
Chemistry at A-level can be divided into three areas: physical, inorganic and organic. Topics studied at GCSE such as bonding, rates of reaction and equilibrium are significantly expanded and new ones are introduced including arenes, buffers and nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy. The development of practical skills is an integral part of the course and forms part of the final examinations. During Year 12, we take a team of chemists to the University of East Anglia for an analytical practical challenge. At the end of Year 12, students showing great promise are entered for the Cambridge Chemistry Challenge which is a demanding paper that takes students significantly beyond the A-level specification. Year 13 students have an opportunity to take part in the especially challenging but ultimately rewarding Chemistry Olympiad, which stretches the most able A-level candidates and enables them to really demonstrate their scientific flair. At the end of the course students sit three written papers consisting of multiple choice and short answer questions.
For new students, entry to the Sixth Form is dependent on GCSE grades, an interview with the Headmaster and a school reference. To enter our Sixth Form and be successful, we like to see grade 7s in the GCSE subjects a student wishes to take at A Level (8s for Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Maths) or in relevant subjects, with at least six grades 6s overall. We also accept students onto BTEC Sport and Exercise Science plus one A Level. For this combination we like to see at least six grade 5s at GCSE overall, with a 7 in a relevant subject for the A Level. Below this attainment level, it is likely that we are not the right match for a student, although we are happy to discuss exceptional circumstances.