GCE A Level in Chemistry
at Ilford County High School, Ilford · school or sixth form
What the college says
Chemistry is a fascinating subject and one which leads to a huge variety of university courses and careers. It will give you an appreciation of the material word around you. It is recognised as a demanding course as it will inevitably help you to develop higher order thinking skills and that is what makes it such a valuable subject to study.
What you need to get on
Minimum - Pathway A = 3 A Levels 1. Students must achieve at least 8 GCSE qualifications with an average grade/point score of 6 or higher. 2. At least 6 of the GCSE qualifications must be a grade 6 or higher. 3. Students must achieve a GCSE English and GCSE Mathematics at grade 5 or higher 4. The top 8 subjects must have been completed after May of the last academic year i.e. in the last 16 months GCSE Chemistry at Grade 6 or higher OR GCSE Double Science with two Grade 7 or higher
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
Ilford County High School
Fremantle Road Barkingside, Ilford, IG6 2JB
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Ilford
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