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AQA Chemistry

at Tytherington School, Macclesfield · school or sixth form

Ofsted rated their post-16 provisionStrong standard2026see the detail

Level 3A levelsGCE A level22 monthsFull time

What the college says

Chemistry and chemists hold a key role in society be it from the large petrochemical industry to the wider world of medicine. A-level Chemistry allows students to open doors to a number of industries and experiences. The A-level provides students with analytical skills, both practically and theoretically across organic, inorganic and physical chemistry. The students will build on prior knowledge of atomic structure and bonding, while learning new aspects of Chemistry such as mathematical based equilibria and introduction to organic mechanisms and reactions. In year 13 students will build on these areas and expand into structural and chemical analysis.

What you need to get on

Grade 6 in GCSE Chemistry Separate Science, or grades 6-6 in Trilogy Science GCSE. Grade 6 in Mathematics GCSE.

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

  • Tytherington School

    Manchester Road, Macclesfield, SK10 2EE

    DaytimeClassroom based
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