1. High Storrs School A level Chemistry 2016

2. 2015 results Number of students in Y13 34 A-A*56% B-A*71% E-A*100% Students meeting target grades: 74%

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. What can I do with A-level chemistry? University Subjects A-level Subjects Chemical Sciences Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Material Science, Chemical Physics CHEMISTRY IS ESSENTIAL Medicine and Dentistry Pharmacy Veterinary Science Biological Sciences Agriculture, Microbiology, Botany, Soil Science, Horticulture, Zoology, Marine Biology AS-level CHEMISTRY is essential A-level CHEMISTRY is strongly recommended Medical Sciences Bacteriology, Nursing, Environmental Health, Nutrition, Genetics, Physiology CHEMISTRY is strongly recommended Material Sciences Material and Polymer Science, Technology, Metallurgy, Materials Engineering Engineering Aeronautical, Electronics, Agricultural, Intrumental, Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Mining CHEMISTRY is very useful Environmental Studies Archaeology, Geography, Oceanology, Ecology, Health & Safety, Forestry, Surveying Geological Sciences Geochemistry, Mineralogy, Geophysics, Mining

6. Paper 1: ContentPaper 2: ContentPaper 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: AssessmentPaper 2: AssessmentPaper 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 Assessment

7. 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.

8. 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