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A Level Chemistry A

at Rainford High School · school or sixth form

Ofsted rated their post-16 provisionExpected standard2026see the detail

Level 3A levelsGCE A level18 monthsFull timeFree

What the college says

The OCR Chemistry A specification has been developed in consultation with the Royal Society of Chemistry, GlaxoSmithKline and many experienced teachers from centres throughout the country. The resulting course is divided into chemical topics, each containing different key concepts of chemistry. Once the key features of a chemical topic have been developed, applications are considered. Topics of study include: atoms and reactions, the Periodic Table, the synthesis of new types of substance in organic chemistry and controlling pollution and the planet's natural resources.

What you need to get on

You must have achieved at least a grade 6 in Chemistry or a 6-6 Combined Science Trilogy.

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

  • Rainford Sixth Form

    Higher Lane, St Helens, WA11 8NY

    DaytimeClassroom based
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