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A Level Chemistry (A)

at Ossett Academy and Sixth Form College, Ossett · sixth form college

Ofsted rated their post-16 provisionExpected standard2026see the detail

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

Chemistry is a highly regarded subject where you learn a variety of skills; analytical, communication, evaluating, practical, being part of a team, presentation and many more. It helps to develop and demonstrate a deep appreciation of the skills, knowledge and understanding of scientific methods, develop competence and confidence in a variety of practical, mathematical and problem solving skills. This particular course (OCR Chemistry A) utilises a flexible content-led approach where the specification is divided into topics, each covering different key concepts of chemistry. Teaching of practical skills is integrated with the theoretical topics and they’re assessed both through written papers and, for A level only, the Practical Endorsement. Chemistry is a fast moving and dynamic science. All of the teaching is in modern, well-equipped laboratories, enabling much of the practical work to be carried out on an individual or small group basis. In addition to the formal teaching and practical sessions, there are opportunities for students to arrange individual tuition with one of the full time teachers. The specification has been developed in consultation with the Royal Society of Chemistry, GlaxoSmithKline and a large variety of teachers in OCR Centres throughout the country. There is plenty of practical work and this is integrated with the theoretical work.

What you need to get on

5 GCSE at grade 5 or above. Students must have achieved grade 6 or above in Maths, 5 or above in English and a 6 in Chemistry or additional Science.

How you are assessed

Academic subjects, mostly exams, three or four at once. The traditional route to university.

What this level means

The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.

Where it runs

  • Drake (Accord Sixth Form Main Building)

    Storrs Hill Road, Ossett, WF5 0DG

    DaytimeClassroom based
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