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High Storrs School
A level Chemistry 2016
2015 results
Number of students in Y13
A-A*
56%
B-A*
71%
E-A*
100%
Students meeting target grades: 74%
34
About the department
The department of Chemistry consists of 5 teachers assisted by a lab
technician.
There are 63 students currently studying A level Chemistry.
It is one of the most successful departments in the school, with results
in Chemistry are well above the national average.
Last year results were judged as excellent by ALPs.
Why choose A-level chemistry?
It is an interesting subject requiring and developing a range of skills.
There is a practical skills element as well as the study of complex and
mathematical ideas that underpin our understanding of the way
materials work.
Your chosen career needs a qualification in chemistry.
A qualification in chemistry is highly valued and leads to a wide variety
of careers. If you are undecided, more options are kept open by
studying chemistry.
What can I do with A-level chemistry?
University Subjects
A-level Subjects
Chemical Sciences
Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Material Science,
Chemical Physics
Medicine and Dentistry
CHEMISTRY IS ESSENTIAL
Pharmacy
Veterinary Science
Biological Sciences
Agriculture, Microbiology, Botany, Soil Science, Horticulture,
Zoology, Marine Biology
Medical Sciences
Bacteriology, Nursing, Environmental Health, Nutrition,
Genetics, Physiology
Material Sciences
Material and Polymer Science, Technology, Metallurgy,
Materials Engineering
AS-level CHEMISTRY is essential
A-level CHEMISTRY is strongly recommended
CHEMISTRY is strongly recommended
Engineering
Aeronautical, Electronics, Agricultural, Intrumental, Civil,
Mechanical, Electrical, Mining
Environmental Studies
Archaeology, Geography, Oceanology, Ecology, Health &
Safety, Forestry, Surveying
Geological Sciences
Geochemistry, Mineralogy, Geophysics, Mining
CHEMISTRY is very useful
Assessment
Paper 1: Content
Paper 2: Content
Paper 3: Content
Inorganic chemistry, with relevant
physical chemistry
Relevant practical skills
Organic chemistry, with relevant
physical chemistry
Relevant practical skills
All practical skills
All content
Paper 1: Assessment
Paper 2: Assessment
Paper 3: Assessment
Written exam: 2 hours
105 marks
35% of A-Level
Written exam: 2 hours
105 marks
35% of A-Level
Written exam: 2 hours
90 marks
30% of A-Level
Entry requirements
To study Chemistry at High Storrs you will need Mathematics at grade B or
above.
Additional Science GCSE or Chemistry GCSE or Further Additional Science
GCSE at grade B or above.
Strengths
• Outstanding pass rates and achievement of high grades
• Enthusiastic, motivating and challenging teaching
• Use of MLE to enrich and promote learning
• Rigorous, regular assessment which reinforces learning
• Excellent support for all students