Chemistry
Rivington and Blackrod High School - Bolton
01204333266
Rivington Lane, Horwich, Bolton, BL6 7RU
Course summary

The course aims to extend and broaden the students’ existing knowledge and understanding of Chemistry developed by the GCSE course. Their knowledge, understanding and skills will be developed in contexts such as atomic structure, bonding, periodicity, thermodynamics, organic and inorganic chemistry. A Level Chemistry is composed of around twenty topics, covering: Inorganic Chemistry - concerning the periodic table with a more detailed look at groups I, II and VII, along with the transition metals; Organic Chemistry - concerning hydrocarbons, alcohols, organic acids, halogen alkanes, biomolecules and synthesis of dyes, drugs, plastics and other useful materials; Physical Chemistry - concerning structure and bonding, energy changes during reactions, equilibria, reaction kinetics and redox reactions. Approximately 30% of the course is practically based, reinforcing the theory work tackled through structured class teaching and project work.

Entry requirements

5 GCSEs grade 4 or above. In addition, GCSE grade 6 in Chemistry (or 6/6 in Combined Science if studied) plus level 6 Maths and 5 in English.

How you'll be assessed

The course is assessed by three examinations at the end of Year 13 with a wide range of question types, including multiple choice, short answer and extended response questions.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionNorth West
Local AuthorityBolton
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressRivington Lane, Horwich, Bolton, BL6 7RU