Chemistry is extremely experimental and exciting right from the very start, pupils undertake practical work which supports and reinforces the theory learnt in lessons. Knowledge of chemicals and chemical processes provides insight into a variety of physical and biological phenomena and provides an excellent basis for understanding the physical universe we live in. Chemistry is a fascinating field of study, playing a role in everyone’s lives and touching almost every aspect of our existence in some way. Often referred to as the central science, Chemistry joins together Physics and Mathematics, Biology and Medicine, and the Earth and Environmental sciences. Pupils also benefit from a wide variety of extracurricular opportunities including Chemical Societies for those wanting to extend their skills and knowledge of practical chemistry and competitions such as the Chemistry Olympiad and C3L6. Pupil exam results are consistently excellent, thanks to quality teaching and excellent preparation. Both the GCSE and A-level courses are rigorous and genuinely academic, providing real and useful qualifications for the future. Apart from being a subject worthy of study in its own right, Chemistry at sixth form is a prerequisite for many higher education courses, including Medicine, Veterinary Science, Pharmacy and Biochemistry. The Chemistry course is good preparation for further study in science as well as being an excellent way of stimulating logical thinking useful in many arts courses. A minimum of grade 7 at GCSE is required to study either A level or IB Chemistry. The specification followed at A-Level is AQA Chemistry. The main aim of an Advanced Chemistry course is for students to gain sufficient knowledge and understanding of chemical facts and theories to enable them to apply this knowledge to both familiar and novel situations. Topics such as Structure, Energy and Rates of Reaction reappear in an expanded form together with a much larger Organic section and a study of the properties of elements and their compounds according to the Periodic classification. All classes take place in superbly equipped laboratories.
Entry to the Sixth Form is based upon interview (via video or telephone call, if international), a satisfactory performance in the entrance examination, completion of a 500-word handwritten personal statement and submission of satisfactory school reports and school reference. We would also expect good performance at GCSE (or equivalent). Applicants would normally be required to have obtained a minimum of 5 Grade 6 passes at GCSE (or equivalent). Applicants for the Cambridge Technical course would be expected to achieve Grade 4 passes at GCSE including Maths and English Language, together with 3 other Grade 4s at GCSE. Some international pupils may be required to sit the Oxford Placement test. UK boarders will also be required to complete an overnight trial board if becoming a boarder.
Practical techniques, observations and conclusion are assessed throughout the course following a CPAC criteria looking at individual competency’s such as following instructions, adapting methods and hazard identification, the Paper 3 examination also assess these skills; most experimental work is performed individually. Students sit three exams at the end of their A Level course, with each exam lasting for two hours.
About Education Provider
| Region | North West |
| Local Authority | Lancashire |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Day £25,000; Boarding £37,140 - £42,540 |
| Sixth Form Fee | Unknown |
| Address | Stonyhurst, Clitheroe, BB7 9PZ |
Chemistry is extremely experimental and exciting right from the very start, pupils undertake practical work which supports and reinforces the theory learnt in lessons. Knowledge of chemicals and chemical processes provides insight into a variety of physical and biological phenomena and provides an excellent basis for understanding the physical universe we live in. Chemistry is a fascinating field of study, playing a role in everyone’s lives and touching almost every aspect of our existence in some way. Often referred to as the central science, Chemistry joins together Physics and Mathematics, Biology and Medicine, and the Earth and Environmental sciences. Pupils also benefit from a wide variety of extracurricular opportunities including Chemical Societies for those wanting to extend their skills and knowledge of practical chemistry and competitions such as the Chemistry Olympiad and C3L6. Pupil exam results are consistently excellent, thanks to quality teaching and excellent preparation. Both the GCSE and A-level courses are rigorous and genuinely academic, providing real and useful qualifications for the future. Apart from being a subject worthy of study in its own right, Chemistry at sixth form is a prerequisite for many higher education courses, including Medicine, Veterinary Science, Pharmacy and Biochemistry. The Chemistry course is good preparation for further study in science as well as being an excellent way of stimulating logical thinking useful in many arts courses. A minimum of grade 7 at GCSE is required to study either A level or IB Chemistry. The specification followed at A-Level is AQA Chemistry. The main aim of an Advanced Chemistry course is for students to gain sufficient knowledge and understanding of chemical facts and theories to enable them to apply this knowledge to both familiar and novel situations. Topics such as Structure, Energy and Rates of Reaction reappear in an expanded form together with a much larger Organic section and a study of the properties of elements and their compounds according to the Periodic classification. All classes take place in superbly equipped laboratories.
Entry to the Sixth Form is based upon interview (via video or telephone call, if international), a satisfactory performance in the entrance examination, completion of a 500-word handwritten personal statement and submission of satisfactory school reports and school reference. We would also expect good performance at GCSE (or equivalent). Applicants would normally be required to have obtained a minimum of 5 Grade 6 passes at GCSE (or equivalent). Applicants for the Cambridge Technical course would be expected to achieve Grade 4 passes at GCSE including Maths and English Language, together with 3 other Grade 4s at GCSE. Some international pupils may be required to sit the Oxford Placement test. UK boarders will also be required to complete an overnight trial board if becoming a boarder.
Practical techniques, observations and conclusion are assessed throughout the course following a CPAC criteria looking at individual competency’s such as following instructions, adapting methods and hazard identification, the Paper 3 examination also assess these skills; most experimental work is performed individually. Students sit three exams at the end of their A Level course, with each exam lasting for two hours.