Events
Leigh Academy Longfield Sixth Form Open Evening
November 5, 2026
4.30pm - 6.30pm
Main Road, Longfield, Kent , DA3 7PH
Available start dates
Available start dates
Application Instructions
Applications Open: Applications are now open!
How to Apply: We don't accept application on KentChoices - Please apply via Admissions+ using the link below:
https://leighacademylongfield.org.uk/post16/applying-for-post-16/
Course Summary
Students will cover a variety of untis in Foundation in Chemistry: quantitative chemistry; periodic table and energy; organic chemistry; physical chemistry; transition elements; and analysis of compounds.
Course Details
How will it be delivered and assessed?
3 Examination papers and science practical endorsement.
Students are also expected to carry out the core practical experiments that are identified in the content.
Entry requirements
Overall requirement for Post 16:
Five GCSEs at 9-4 (English and mathematics grade 5).
Max 2 BTECs at merit or above
Subject specific requirements:
GCSE Combined science : Minimum 56
Separate GCSE science: Minimum grade 6 in chemistry and 5 in biology or physics
Grade 5 in mathematics
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