GCE A Level in Chemistry
at Grey Court School, Richmond · school or sixth form
What the college says
16-19 year olds. Things that will remain the same from GCSE include the high practical content of lessons and terminal exams. Things that will be different include specialist teachers, specialist labs and smaller teaching groups.There is no longer assessment by coursework
What you need to get on
> If you have taken Combined Science you must have at least a grade 7 in each (including 7s in the chemistry units) > If you have taken Separate Sciences you must have a grade 7 in Chemistry and a 7 Biology and a 7 Physics > As well as these science GCSEs you must have a minimum grade 6 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
Grey Court School
HAM STREET, RICHMOND, TW10 7HN
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · RICHMOND
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