Course information
Chemistry
Edgbarrow School - Bracknell Forest
01344772658
Grant Road, Crowthorne, RG45 7HZ
Course summary

The A-Level OCR B (Salters) course provides lively and interesting ways of demonstrating how Chemistry is used in the world and what chemists do. It brings out the creative, logical and analytical skills of students who want to understand more of the chemical principles which underpin many of the latest developments in Chemistry.

Entry requirements

To study A-Level courses, a student must secure five Grade 5s at GCSE (or vocational course Distinctions), including either English or Maths. To study a specific A-Level course, a student must secure at least a Grade 6 in that subject (or a similar specified subject/s). Please see individual course requirements.

How you'll be assessed

This is a linear A-Level GCE course with national assessment through 3 exams at the end of Year 13. There are 10 topics which develop a student’s knowledge and understanding of Chemistry. Practical skills are gained throughout the course and examined in a final written exam, with a Practical Endorsement award (in addition to the A-Level) given for experimental competence.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionSouth East
Local AuthorityBracknell Forest
Ofsted RatingOutstanding
Gender TypeMixed
AddressGrant Road, Crowthorne, RG45 7HZ