A Level Chemistry poses questions about the variety of materials around us. The course develops and extends the themes studied at GCSE but also introduces new topics such as, Synthesis of Organic Molecules and Spectroscopy. Learners base their studies around thought provoking practical work and related theory. The focus on the first year of the A Level course is on depth and breadth in Chemistry, and topics studied include ideas which are fundamental to Chemistry, such as the Periodic Table, Atomic Structure, Enthalpy changes, Moles and Masses. In the second year of the course, the study of Organic Chemistry develops further as we investigate the science of Arenes, Carboxylic Acids and Amines, Polymers, Synthetic routes and more analytical techniques. We also study physical Chemistry topics such as Equilibrium constants, Buffers, Reaction Kinetics, Gaseous Equilibrium and Thermodynamics. A Level Chemistry also contains practical tasks designed to develop students’ technical, investigative and analytical skills. Although there is no longer a requirement to assess practical skills formally at A Level, there will be a high emphasis on development of skills necessary to achieve a Pass grade in the Practical Endorsement.
• To enter Sixth Form you require 5 GCSE’s Grade 4 and above, including English or Maths. • For students who typically attain 9-5 grades at GCSE. • Grade 6-6 in GCSE Combined Science on the higher tier paper, or Grade 6 in GCSE Chemistry and Grade 6 in Maths.
A Level 100% examination, three papers in total: two are 2 hours 15 minutes each and weighted at 37% each. The third paper is 1 hour 30 minutes and weighted at 26%. Practical endorsement is reported separately (as Pass/Fail only) and does not form part of the overall grade.
About Education Provider
| Region | West Midlands |
| Local Authority | Warwickshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Serious Weaknesses |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Ashlawn Road, Hillmorton, Rugby, CV22 5ET |
A Level Chemistry poses questions about the variety of materials around us. The course develops and extends the themes studied at GCSE but also introduces new topics such as, Synthesis of Organic Molecules and Spectroscopy. Learners base their studies around thought provoking practical work and related theory. The focus on the first year of the A Level course is on depth and breadth in Chemistry, and topics studied include ideas which are fundamental to Chemistry, such as the Periodic Table, Atomic Structure, Enthalpy changes, Moles and Masses. In the second year of the course, the study of Organic Chemistry develops further as we investigate the science of Arenes, Carboxylic Acids and Amines, Polymers, Synthetic routes and more analytical techniques. We also study physical Chemistry topics such as Equilibrium constants, Buffers, Reaction Kinetics, Gaseous Equilibrium and Thermodynamics. A Level Chemistry also contains practical tasks designed to develop students’ technical, investigative and analytical skills. Although there is no longer a requirement to assess practical skills formally at A Level, there will be a high emphasis on development of skills necessary to achieve a Pass grade in the Practical Endorsement.
• To enter Sixth Form you require 5 GCSE’s Grade 4 and above, including English or Maths. • For students who typically attain 9-5 grades at GCSE. • Grade 6-6 in GCSE Combined Science on the higher tier paper, or Grade 6 in GCSE Chemistry and Grade 6 in Maths.
A Level 100% examination, three papers in total: two are 2 hours 15 minutes each and weighted at 37% each. The third paper is 1 hour 30 minutes and weighted at 26%. Practical endorsement is reported separately (as Pass/Fail only) and does not form part of the overall grade.