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Judd School, The

Chemistry A Level

Judd School, The

Brook Street, TONBRIDGE, TN9 2PN

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

Available start dates

Available start dates

Tuesday, 01 September 2026
The Judd School
2 Year(s)
Full time
Daytime/working hours
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Application Instructions

*IMPORTANT INFORMATION FROM THE JUDD SCHOOL FOR SEPTEMBER 2024 APPLICATIONS*

Applications open: - awaiting information from school

Applications close: - awaiting information from school

Entry Requirements: - 6.5 average point score, minimum of 4 in English Language and Maths GCSE. Entry grade criteria for A Level subjects chosen.

How to Apply: - We are not taking applications via KentChoices

Open Event: - To be confirmed, please check our school website for updates

Course Summary

OCR B Salters Chemistry A-Level promotes the development of problem solving and genuine chemical skills using context based applications. In this way, problem solving can be taught in varied contexts, new developments can be incorporated into the course, and the emphasis is placed on learning the fundamentals rather than simply the facts about what is current.
The course aim is to: cultivate students interest and enthusiasm for chemistry, including developing an interest in further study and careers in chemistry; gain an appreciation of how society makes decisions about scientific issues and how the sciences contribute to the success of the economy and society; develop and demonstrate a deeper appreciation of the skills, knowledge and understanding of How Science Works; further develop essential knowledge and understanding of different areas of chemistry and how they relate to each other.
The course is designed in teaching units, each of which is free standing and tells its own story about modern applications of Chemistry and the theory behind it.
The course highlights the principles that unify the subject and seeks to examine them through their application to chemical situations. The linear assessment structure means that learners are tested at the end of the two-year course, allowing them to rationalise and relate the facts they learn to the wider subject providing a very solid foundation from which to transfer to further study with confidence.
In addition to the 3 written papers at the end of the course, students will also have ongoing practical assessments that will encourage the teaching and learning of practical skills as an integrated part of the course, and is designed to reward a wide range of laboratory and higher-order thinking skills.

Course Details

Why study it at The Judd School?
When current chemistry students were asked this question their responses were:
It is cutting edge Chemistry which allows students to really understand the reactions – no learning ‘parrot fashion’.
Judd has experienced staff who know how to get good results. Judd has a welcoming learning environment and very committed teachers. They don’t just teach Chemistry; they help you enjoy it too.
I like the way they prepare us, but I also like the level of independent study.
I love the practicals, we do loads of practicals!
Extra help is always available.
Brilliant technicians.
Like the textbook – easy to understand.

How will it be delivered and assessed?

OCR H433 A-Level Chemistry B (Salters)

How it will be assessed:

The course is a linear one with three papers taken at the end of two years,

All papers are externally assessed

A Chemistry B (Salters) (H433) -

ASSESSMENT OVERVIEW

Paper 1 - Fundamentals of chemistry - 110 Marks - Duration - 2 hr 15 mins - Weighting - 41%

Section A - Multiple choice

Section B - Structured questions and extended response questions covering theory and practical skills

Paper 2 - Scientific literacy in chemistry - 100 Marks - Duration - 2 hr 15 mins - Weighting - 37%

Structured questions and extended response questions, covering theory, practical skills and chemical literacy


Paper 3 - Practical skills in chemistry - 60 Marks - Duration - 1 hr 30 mins - Weighting -22%

Structured questions and extended response questions with a focus on the assessment of practical skills

Non-exam assessment - Practical Endorsement for chemistry - Pass/Fail - Non-exam assessment, reported separately

Papers 1, 2 and 3 can assess content from Modules 1 to 10 as well as practical skills and chemical literacy

  1. Paper 1 covers breadth of understanding of concepts assessed by mainly shorter structured questions
  2. Paper 2 covers deeper understanding of concepts assessed by a mixture of short structured questions, extended response items and more open problem-solving style questions. Carrying on the theme of the current Chemistry B (Salters), this paper includes an Advance Notice article aimed at testing skills of chemical literacy developed during the course
  3. Paper 3 focuses on the assessment of practical skills with a particular emphasis on investigational and problem-solving skills.

Continual assessment of practical skills over the two years by teachers, to be monitored by exam board.

Entry requirements

7 in either GCSE Chemistry if taken or 7-7 in Combined Science

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