Chemistry
Barton Court Grammar School - Kent
01227464600
Longport, Canterbury, CT1 1PH
Course summary

Chemistry is a challenging yet worthwhile subject to study. It is an experimental science that combines academic study with the acquisition of practical and investigative skills. The ideas introduced in this subject are taught within a spiral curriculum. A broad range of topics are encountered, and they mostly start from a real-life perspective.

Entry requirements

- Sixth Form entry requirements, including Chemistry at grade B or 6 (or an A or 7 grade at Core and Additional Science GCSE) and Mathematics at grade 6. - At least eight grade 4s at GCSEs including English and Mathematics and at least four grade 6's at GCSE, including a 6 in the subjects chosen where relevant, or in the case of a student not studying the subject at GCSE, a 6 is needed in the closest subject (s) they have studied at GCSE

How you'll be assessed

Assessment 1 - Fundamentals of chemistry (01) - 110 Marks; 2 Hours 15 Mins long written paper; 41% of A Level Assessment 2 - Scientific literacy in chemistry - 110 Marks; 2 Hours 15 Mins long written paper; 37% of A Level Assessment 3 - Practical skills in chemistry - 60 Marks; 1 hour 30 Mins long written paper; 22% of A Level Practical endorsement in Chemistry (Reported Seperately)

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionSouth East
Local AuthorityKent
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressLongport, Canterbury, CT1 1PH