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Chemistry A Level

Dartford Grammar School for Girls

Shepherds Lane, Dartford, Kent, DA1 2NT

GCE A/AS Level or Equivalent
Level 3
Science and Mathematics

Available start dates

Available start dates

Tuesday, 01 September 2026
Dartford Grammar School for Girls
2 Year(s)
Full time
Daytime/working hours

Application Instructions

Admission is based solely on actual GCSE results. No conditional offers will be made in advance of GCSE results day.

Applications to join Year 12 should be made on GCSE results day in August 2026 by 12pm.

Students applying after this deadline will be eligible to join the school if they meet the criteria and there are places still available in Year 12 on the courses they wish to follow.

Entry Requirements: - All students joining Year 12 will have achieved:

• A minimum of 52 points across 8 GCSE subjects;

• A minimum of grade 5 in Mathematics and English Language or English Literature;

• The subject requirements for the A Level subjects to be studied.

All A Level courses have specific requirements related to course content. Please refer to the detailed information for each course.

It is important to take time to read the individual course requirements and specifications.

How to Apply: - Please apply via our school website: www.dartfordgrammargirls.org.uk on GCSE results day in August 2026 by 12pm.

We are not accepting applications via KentChoices.

Please check our school website for more details.

Course Summary

Chemistry (Pearson)

Chemistry A Level will utilise a range of teaching methods. All students will be taught by 2 teachers.

Course Details

Paper 1 Periodic Table, Elements and Physical Chemistry:
Development of Practical Skills in Chemistry; Foundations in Chemistry; Periodic Table and Energy; Physical Chemistry and Transition Elements.
Paper 2 Synthesis and Analytical Techniques:
Development of Practical Skills in Chemistry; Foundations in Chemistry; Core Organic Chemistry; Organic Chemistry and Analysis.
Paper 3 Unified Chemistry:
Short answer and extended responses for all the above content.

How will it be delivered and assessed?

Paper 1: 2 hours 15 minutes assessment (worth 37% of the A Level)

Paper 2: 2 hours 15 minutes assessment (worth 37% of the A Level)

Paper 3: 1 hour 30 minutes assessment (worth 26% of the A Level)

Plus a Science Practical Endorsement


Entry requirements

Grade 7 in Chemistry or Grade 7/7 in the Chemistry components of Double Science Award.

Your next steps...

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