Chemistry takes central stage amongst the sciences. It is fundamentally linked with biological and medical sciences and forms pivotal connections with engineering. Chemistry tends to focus on the materials and substances that make up the living and non-living things in our world from the study of the elements and their compounds. Everything we see or touch is made up of chemicals. Understanding the patterns and behaviours of these substances and materials has allowed us to make remarkable transformations in the way we live and will continue to do so in our near and distant future. Students are encouraged to develop an appreciation about how society makes decisions related to Chemistry from climate change, green chemistry and pharmaceuticals. Moreover, students are encouraged to relate what they are taught to the other sciences of Biology and Physics. In this way, students develop an appreciation of the interdisciplinary nature of science and the relevance it has to our everyday life. Chemistry is a practical subject and a large proportion of the course is taught through experimental work. This helps students develop an understanding of the scientific method, bringing with it skills which are transferable to many other situations. ICT is used widely in Chemistry for tasks such as data logging, data analysis and for the delivery of lessons. The department encourages learning beyond the classroom, and this will be fostered through guest lecturers, trips and extracurricular activities.
Pupils should have achieved five subjects at Grade 6 or above, including either Maths and/or English at Grade 6. They should also have reached a minimum Grade 6 in the subject they want to study at A level. All students wishing to join the Sixth Form should be registered by the Autumn Term before the proposed year of entry.
About Education Provider
| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Islington |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
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| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | Unknown |
| Address | 6-9 Canonbury Place, Islington, N1 2NQ |
Chemistry takes central stage amongst the sciences. It is fundamentally linked with biological and medical sciences and forms pivotal connections with engineering. Chemistry tends to focus on the materials and substances that make up the living and non-living things in our world from the study of the elements and their compounds. Everything we see or touch is made up of chemicals. Understanding the patterns and behaviours of these substances and materials has allowed us to make remarkable transformations in the way we live and will continue to do so in our near and distant future. Students are encouraged to develop an appreciation about how society makes decisions related to Chemistry from climate change, green chemistry and pharmaceuticals. Moreover, students are encouraged to relate what they are taught to the other sciences of Biology and Physics. In this way, students develop an appreciation of the interdisciplinary nature of science and the relevance it has to our everyday life. Chemistry is a practical subject and a large proportion of the course is taught through experimental work. This helps students develop an understanding of the scientific method, bringing with it skills which are transferable to many other situations. ICT is used widely in Chemistry for tasks such as data logging, data analysis and for the delivery of lessons. The department encourages learning beyond the classroom, and this will be fostered through guest lecturers, trips and extracurricular activities.
Pupils should have achieved five subjects at Grade 6 or above, including either Maths and/or English at Grade 6. They should also have reached a minimum Grade 6 in the subject they want to study at A level. All students wishing to join the Sixth Form should be registered by the Autumn Term before the proposed year of entry.