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Chemistry

at The Crompton House Church of England Academy, Oldham · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull time

What the college says

Chemistry is a hard subject, but this is exactly why it is worth studying: it will challenge you and make you think. If you don’t enjoy using your brain then Chemistry is not the subject for you! Besides preparing students for Chemistry courses in higher education, this course is invaluable in the study of related subjects such as Biology, Geography, Geology and Environmental Sciences.

What you need to get on

Average Point Score: 5.5 Mathematics GCSE Grade 5 English Language GCSE Grade 4 Grade 5/5 in GCSE Combined Science or a Grade 5 in GCSE Chemistry To have a better chance of succeeding, 6/6 in Combined Science or a 6 in Chemistry is recommended

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

  • Crompton House Church of England Academy

    Rochdale Road Shaw, Oldham, OL2 7HS

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 4 September 2026 · Oldham

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