A Level chemistry is a stimulating and rigorous course which provides a sound basis for further academic study of any STEM subject as well as improving the employability credentials of pupils in the wider world of work and apprenticeships. It builds competence in analysis, enquiry, problem solving, communication, mathematical manipulation as well as practical laboratory skills. It also allows opportunities for pupils to develop their creativity and provides a framework for discovering the importance and power of chemistry in the world. AQA A Level chemistry is a linear specification examinable at the end of the course. The three main areas of chemistry: organic, inorganic and physical chemistry are all covered through a range of topics.
We recommend that before embarking on Key Stage 5, pupils should have achieved at least five GCSEs at grade 4 or above with a minimum of a grade 6 in the subjects they wish to study.
Material is examinable through three examination papers: • Paper 1 – assesses material from the physical and inorganic topics. This is a two hour exam consisting of both long and short answers and contributes 35% of the marks available for the A Level award. • Paper 2 – assesses some of the physical chemistry topics and material from the organic topics. This is also a two hour exam consisting of long and short answers and contributes 35% of the marks available for the A Level award. • Paper 3 – assesses any content from the specification as well as extensive testing of the knowledge and understanding of practical techniques. • Practical skills are also assessed through all exam papers as well as through the separate award of the practical endorsement.
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Oxfordshire |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | £32,085- £38,235 |
| Sixth Form Fee | £22,275 |
| Address | 72-74 Banbury Road, Oxford, OX2 6JR |
A Level chemistry is a stimulating and rigorous course which provides a sound basis for further academic study of any STEM subject as well as improving the employability credentials of pupils in the wider world of work and apprenticeships. It builds competence in analysis, enquiry, problem solving, communication, mathematical manipulation as well as practical laboratory skills. It also allows opportunities for pupils to develop their creativity and provides a framework for discovering the importance and power of chemistry in the world. AQA A Level chemistry is a linear specification examinable at the end of the course. The three main areas of chemistry: organic, inorganic and physical chemistry are all covered through a range of topics.
We recommend that before embarking on Key Stage 5, pupils should have achieved at least five GCSEs at grade 4 or above with a minimum of a grade 6 in the subjects they wish to study.
Material is examinable through three examination papers: • Paper 1 – assesses material from the physical and inorganic topics. This is a two hour exam consisting of both long and short answers and contributes 35% of the marks available for the A Level award. • Paper 2 – assesses some of the physical chemistry topics and material from the organic topics. This is also a two hour exam consisting of long and short answers and contributes 35% of the marks available for the A Level award. • Paper 3 – assesses any content from the specification as well as extensive testing of the knowledge and understanding of practical techniques. • Practical skills are also assessed through all exam papers as well as through the separate award of the practical endorsement.