The department has a reputation for excellent teaching and outstanding results. We make every effort to ensure that this reputation is well-founded and encourage all our students to aim high. As well as promoting academic rigour, we aim to convey the excitement and fun of the subject through demonstrations and practical exercises.
All pupils study Chemistry to GCSE and approximately 40% will be entered for the Chemistry examination, with the rest being entered for Dual Award Science. The numbers studying Chemistry at AS and A Level are high, and we are the most successful department in terms of Oxford and Cambridge offers.
The department is housed in purpose built accommodation containing three lecture theatres and three laboratories. We are well resourced and fully equipped to integrate information technology into classroom teaching. Plans are afoot to further improve facilities with a new Science teaching centre.
Our aim is always to be able to say that students would not have gained a better grade anywhere else.
GCSE Chemistry
A Level Chemistry