Chemistry

In Year 9 we introduce the students to the wide variety of subject matter that Chemistry has to offer, including Metals, Air, Water, Acids and Alkalis, Carbon and Carbon Dioxide and Separating. There is much practical work involved.

GCSE Chemistry is a fascinating subject which especially appeals to the more able pupils. It deals with the stuff of matter, and its practicals are always the most spectacular of the three sciences!

At A-Level we follow the Salters' Chemistry course run by OCR. This contains a wide variety of Organic, Inorganic and Physical Chemistry topics all of which are very up to date and backed up by a number of interesting practicals. Students are examined in two ways: end of year written module exams and coursework. In the AS year they write an Open Book report and do a practical experiment. In the A2 year they perform a lengthy Individual Investigation in their second term.