6th Form pupils choose this subject because they have enjoyed its study and have been successful at GCSE. The continual synthesis of theory and experiment is an attractive combination for many pupils. Chemistry is a vital component in virtually all science courses and is consequentially often combined with Biology, Maths and Physics. However, many pupils have chosen it alongside subjects including Art and Geography.
Academic assessment will be based on GCSE predictions and results. Pupils wishing to enter the 6th Form to study A-levels or BTECs should have a minimum of 7 GCSEs, including English and Mathematics, at levels 5 or above and at least three, usually in the subjects to be studied, at level 6 or above. Pupils with lower grades may still be offered a place in the 6th Form to study alternatives to A-levels dependent upon individual areas of expertise and aptitude.
The CIE IGCSE course is a great platform and provides a smooth transition to A-Level Chemistry. Much of the content explored in the first year builds upon the basic ideas taught at GCSE. The course is divided into three distinct branches including physical, organic and inorganic Chemistry. As the course progresses, pupils are able to link the three facets of the subject and this culminates in a far greater understanding of the subject as a whole. The course concludes with three exam papers that assess a pupil’s ability to understand and apply all areas of the specification. In addition, a number of practical tasks must be completed within the two years in order to gain a ‘pass’ for this aspect of the course.
About Education Provider
| Region | East of England |
| Local Authority | Cambridgeshire |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £11,097 - £15,999 |
| Address | Wisbech Grammar School, Chapel Road, Cambridgeshire, PE13 1RH |
6th Form pupils choose this subject because they have enjoyed its study and have been successful at GCSE. The continual synthesis of theory and experiment is an attractive combination for many pupils. Chemistry is a vital component in virtually all science courses and is consequentially often combined with Biology, Maths and Physics. However, many pupils have chosen it alongside subjects including Art and Geography.
Academic assessment will be based on GCSE predictions and results. Pupils wishing to enter the 6th Form to study A-levels or BTECs should have a minimum of 7 GCSEs, including English and Mathematics, at levels 5 or above and at least three, usually in the subjects to be studied, at level 6 or above. Pupils with lower grades may still be offered a place in the 6th Form to study alternatives to A-levels dependent upon individual areas of expertise and aptitude.
The CIE IGCSE course is a great platform and provides a smooth transition to A-Level Chemistry. Much of the content explored in the first year builds upon the basic ideas taught at GCSE. The course is divided into three distinct branches including physical, organic and inorganic Chemistry. As the course progresses, pupils are able to link the three facets of the subject and this culminates in a far greater understanding of the subject as a whole. The course concludes with three exam papers that assess a pupil’s ability to understand and apply all areas of the specification. In addition, a number of practical tasks must be completed within the two years in order to gain a ‘pass’ for this aspect of the course.