Chemistry
at Stroud High School, Stroud · school or sixth form
What the college says
Chemistry is called the central science because all scientists study chemicals at some level. Biochemists and pharmacologists study chemicals that cause and cure diseases. Geologists examine the way chemicals come together to form rocks. Astronomers study the chemical compositions of stars, planets and galaxies. Geneticists study the molecular origins of inheritance. There are two kinds of chemist: the pragmatic chemist who wants to solve problems to make the world a better place, and the theoretical chemist who wants to deepen their understanding of the material world they live in. At Stroud High we have written a bespoke curriculum to cater for both.
What you need to get on
Grade 7 or above at GCSE Level Chemistry or a Grade 77 or above in GCSE 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
Stroud High School
Beards Lane, Stroud, GL5 4HF
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Stroud
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