Chemistry

The document linked below outlines how we have sequenced knowledge and skills in each academic year:

Chemistry Curriculum Outline 2025-26

Key Stage 3 (Year 7 & 8)

Over a fortnightly timetable, KS3 students receive:

8 hours of guided learning.
1 hour of homework.

Key Stage 4 (Year 9, 10 & 11)

Qualification: GCSE Chemistry
Exam board: AQA

Over a fortnightly timetable, GCSE students receive:

13 hrs of guided learning (Y9 & Y11) and 12 hrs of guided learning (Y10)
2 hours of homework.

Key Stage 5 (Year 12 & 13)

Qualification: A Level Chemistry
Exam board: OCR

Over a fortnightly timetable, A Level students receive:

9 hours of guided learning.
9 hours of homework.

Careers

Studying chemistry can lead to jobs in cutting-edge technologies within science and research as well as roles outside the laboratory

There are many different employers of chemistry graduates. Some are within the chemical and related industries, while others are in different sectors that have roles linked to chemistry. You could also be employed in schools, colleges and universities, as well as by computer software development companies, environment consultancies and water companies.

Career Ideas: research & development, analytical chemistry, biotechnology, clinical science, forensics, crime scene investigation, nanotechnology, pharmacy, medicinal chemistry, pharmacology, palaeontology, toxicology, dentistry, veterinary work, medicine and allied health professions, chemical engineering, nuclear engineering, patent attorney, product/process manufacturing & development, science writing, Archaeology, food science, geology, materials science, medical science, education, Civil service, environmental work and many more…

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