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Chemistry

Chemistry is involved in everything we do – from cooking our food, to cleaning our teeth, to launching a rocket into space.

At Blundell’s, we keep the teaching of Chemistry relative and, wherever possible, link it to real life situations. We want our pupils to understand the world around us and to be inspired to solve the unsolved.

We challenge pupils to push the boundaries of the syllabus and encourage a proactive approach to learning. We have a ‘can do’ attitude in our delivery and consider it vital for pupils to carry out experiments rather than simply watch them in online videos. Our schemes of work are focused around practical opportunity at every level of study. We believe pupils learn best with a hands-on approach – an ethos which is reinforced by our consistently high exam results.

Our department is well-resourced with chemicals, equipment and exam practice material, and we pride ourselves on giving pupils every chance to maximise their potential in the exam hall. We also have good relationships with Russell Group universities, who provide workshops and national competitions in which we have had great success. Most importantly, the Chemistry department is a welcoming and happy place, where pupils feel able to question their understanding and receive a positive response. There is a reason for our popularity!

Latest News

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House Music 2024

House Music was a highlight of the term, with standout performances from Reuben (Old House) winning the Solo Performance Trophy and Nico (Westlake) earning Best Individual Contribution. North Close won the Ensemble Trophy, and Old House claimed both the House Song and overall titles. Pupils were praised for their energy and effort throughout the event.

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Westminster Abbey Evensong

An incredible experience for our pupils to sing in one of the world’s most famous churches

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Blundell’s School pupils achieve the school’s highest ever GCSE results

Blundell’s School pupils have achieved the school’s highest ever GCSE results, for exams taken under standard conditions.

This extraordinary achievement reflects the unwavering dedication and effort our pupils have poured into their studies.

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Blundell’s School pupils achieve outstanding A level results 2024

Blundell’s School is delighted to announce another outstanding set of A-Level results, marking the second consecutive year our pupils have surpassed the significant threshold of 80% A*-B grades, since the return to normal grading post-COVID.

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U13 South West Development Camp

Blundell's School was delighted to host the first U13 South West Development Camp, an innovative and collaborative initiative for county pathway cricket.

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School House & Senior School Sports Day 2024

Sports Day showcased the athletic talents, team spirit, and school pride of Blundell's

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Blundell's Fest 2024

Blundell's Fest 2024: Hosted by the Blundell's Fest team, this year's festival proved to be a spectacular affair, offering a diverse array of activities that catered to all ages and interests. From engaging workshops that sparked creativity to thrilling physical activities, attendees were treated to an unforgettable experience.

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Girls’ 1st XI Cricket

Girls’ 1st XI Cricket

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Introducing Our New School Uniform for September 2024

Introducing Our New School Uniform for September 2024: A Fresh Look for a Bright Future!

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