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GCE A Level in Chemistry

at Ridgewood School, Doncaster · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull time

What the college says

Why Chemistry? A level Chemistry attempts to answer the big question ‘what is the world made of’ and it is the search for this answer that makes this subject so fascinating. From investigating how one substance can be changed drastically into another, to researching a new wonder drug to save millions of lives, the opportunities that chemistry provides are endless. One of our largest faculties, the Science team boasts fifteen teachers and three technicians. Within this team we have four highly qualified specialised Chemistry teachers, whose passion and expertise within their subject is contagious. We have three specialist post-16 laboratories in Faraday where the majority of teaching takes place, one for each of Biology, Chemistry and Physics. There is also an additional STEM room (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics). Since the A level reform, we have highly resourced the practical aspect of the course, and we have equipment in school to complete a wealth of hands-on practicals. Former alumni of the Chemistry department at Ridgewood have progressed to study Medicine, Dentistry, Chemistry, and Biomedical science, Pharmacology, Biochemistry and Chemical Engineering. What will I study? First year of A level 1. Amount of substance 2. Bonding 3. Energetics 4. Kinetics 5. Chemical equilibria 6. Periodicity 7. Alkanes 8. Halogenoalkanes 9. Alkenes 10. Alcohols 11. Organic analysis Second year of A level 1. Thermodynamics 2. Rate equations and the equilibrium constant, K

What you need to get on

GCSE English Language - minimum 4 GCSE Maths - minimum 6 Plus three grade 4's including grade 6 in Chemistry, and grade 6 in either Biology or Physics, or a grade 6 in Double 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

  • Ridgewood School

    Barnsley Road Scawsby, Doncaster, DN5 7UB

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 4 September 2026 · Doncaster

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