Chemistry
at Painsley Catholic College, Stoke-On-Trent · college
What the college says
The aims of this specification are to encourage you to: · Develop your interest in, and enthusiasm for chemistry · Appreciate how society makes decisions about scientific issues and how the sciences contribute to the success of the economy and society · Develop and demonstrate a deeper appreciation of the skills, knowledge and understanding of how science works · Develop your essential knowledge and understanding of different areas of chemistry and how they relate to each other
What you need to get on
Grade 7 advisable or grade 6 negotiable in chemistry GCSE, plus a grade 7 or above in maths
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
Painsley Sixth Form College
Attlee Road, Cheadle, ST10 1LL
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Cheadle
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