Pupils in Years 8+9 study combined science. The curriculum contains a balance of Chemistry,

Physics and Biology units that have been developed by subject specialists. Units of working include

solids liquids and gases, solvents and solutions, acids and alkalis. Units of work have been developed

to give pupils a wide range of experience and develop good practical skills.

In Year 10 pupils have one double period per week of Chemistry taught by a subject specialist. This

provides an excellent introduction to metals, The Periodic Table, atomic structure and chemical

changes. Year 10 Chemistry provides a good building block for pupils wanting to study GCSE

Chemistry.

Pupils follow the CCEA GCSE Chemistry Specification. Students are able to study Separate

Chemistry as a GCSE or study double award science which has Chemistry as one third of the content.

Pupils complete an investigation which forms part of their controlled assessment. Pupils who have

study both double award or separate Chemistry are able to progress on to study AS and A2 Chemistry.

Pupils follow the OCR AS and A2 Chemistry Specification. Pupils sit two taught modules each year.

Both exams are taken in the summer term. The third module is practical skills where pupils are

assessed internally on their practical and investigative skills by completing a range of practical tasks

under controlled conditions. Pupils have the opportunity to develop a wide range of practical skills

during their A level studies.