A Level Chemistry will you take beyond the models of understanding taught in GCSE towards a more realistic and more complete conceptualisation of the physical world around you. Why do chemical reactions occur, and can we explain and control their outcomes? Chemistry is the study of substances their compositions, structures and interconversions. A Level chemistry is a for pupils curious about the world around them and who ask “why”? As an analytical subject, you will develop critical thinking skills and will use your numeracy to spot patterns and trends as well as learning to solve a wide range of interesting problems.
For entry into the Sixth Form, candidates must have a mean score above 5.5 over their best eight GCSE subjects. Grade 6 at GCSE is almost invariably the minimum requirement for starting an A Level and Grade 7 is preferred (8 for Mathematics). To join the Sixth Form, pupils must have at least a 5 in both English Language and Mathematics. Information on the entrance tests for admission into the Sixth Form is available on the School website under ‘Entry to The Leys’
To gain the A level three papers (two hours each) will be taken at the end of Upper Sixth. These will cover work from the whole course. Paper 1 will cover inorganic and physical chemistry, paper 2 organic and physical chemistry and paper 3 will focus on practical techniques. During the course a significant number of practicals will be carried out in order to teach the necessary skills and these will be recorded in a lab book. The final certificate will state whether a pupil is competent in practical skills.
About Education Provider
| Region | East of England |
| Local Authority | Cambridgeshire |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | £30,555 - £41,880 |
| Sixth Form Fee | £19,965 - £27,660 |
| Address | Trumpington Road, Cambridge, CB2 7AD |
A Level Chemistry will you take beyond the models of understanding taught in GCSE towards a more realistic and more complete conceptualisation of the physical world around you. Why do chemical reactions occur, and can we explain and control their outcomes? Chemistry is the study of substances their compositions, structures and interconversions. A Level chemistry is a for pupils curious about the world around them and who ask “why”? As an analytical subject, you will develop critical thinking skills and will use your numeracy to spot patterns and trends as well as learning to solve a wide range of interesting problems.
For entry into the Sixth Form, candidates must have a mean score above 5.5 over their best eight GCSE subjects. Grade 6 at GCSE is almost invariably the minimum requirement for starting an A Level and Grade 7 is preferred (8 for Mathematics). To join the Sixth Form, pupils must have at least a 5 in both English Language and Mathematics. Information on the entrance tests for admission into the Sixth Form is available on the School website under ‘Entry to The Leys’
To gain the A level three papers (two hours each) will be taken at the end of Upper Sixth. These will cover work from the whole course. Paper 1 will cover inorganic and physical chemistry, paper 2 organic and physical chemistry and paper 3 will focus on practical techniques. During the course a significant number of practicals will be carried out in order to teach the necessary skills and these will be recorded in a lab book. The final certificate will state whether a pupil is competent in practical skills.