Advanced GCE in Chemistry A
at The Queen Katherine School, Kendal · school or sixth form
What the college says
This course is generally for sixth-form students (typically ages 16-18) in the UK who are pursuing higher education or careers in science-related fields.
What you need to get on
5 GCSEs at grade 5 or above including English and Maths, 6 in GCSE Chemistry or 6,6 in Combined 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
The Queen Katherine School
Appleby Road, Kendal, LA9 6PJ
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Kendal
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