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A‑Level Science Prep Room Equipment Checklist. Prices are correct 13/04/2026. A formal quote can be provided if requested. Compiled by Better Equipped Ltd, with grateful help and advice from - Amanda Davis, Senior Science Technician, The Jo Richardson Community School, RM and Raxa Popat, Education Scientist, Lady Margaret Girls School, SW6 4UN
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DescriptionProduct NumberPack SizeQuantity Unit Price Total Price
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Balances Ohaus NVE 620 x 0.01g98006323£174.00£522.00
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Ohaus NVE Balance 610×0.01 g: Portable 610 g × 0.01 g balance with stainless pan, backlit LCD, overload protection and UK adaptor.
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Ohaus Pioneer PX top pan balance 320 x 0.001g326312£875.91£1,751.82
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Pioneer PX Balance 320×0.001 g: A high‑precision balance with glass draftshield and dual connectivity. Used for analytical chemistry and micro‑mass investigations.
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Beakers Labglass 100ml 92584128£11.45£91.60
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Labglass Beaker Low‑Form 100 ml: 100 ml borosilicate 3.3 low‑form beaker with uniform wall thickness and precision pouring spout; ISO 3819 compliant.
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Beakers Labglass 250ml 92586128£12.40£99.20
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Labglass Beaker Low‑Form 250 ml: 250 ml borosilicate 3.3 low‑form beaker with even walls and moulded pouring spout; conforms to ISO 3819.
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Beakers Labglass 400ml 25881100£1.38£138.00
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Labglass Low‑Form Beaker 400 ml: A borosilicate glass beaker with pouring spout for heating and mixing. Used for measuring and heating solutions in practical science.
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Beakers Labglass 1000ml tall form 261112£3.38£6.76
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Labglass Tall‑Form Beaker 1000 ml: A tall 1 L borosilicate beaker for heating and solution preparation. Used for large‑volume mixing and thermal investigations.
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Measuring jugs 2 Litre077311£2.15£2.15
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Measuring Jug 2000 ml PP: 2 L clear polypropylene jug with raised graduations and easy‑pour spout; used for measuring and dispensing liquids in experiments and prep work.
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Beakers Academy 50ml80601120£0.50£60.00
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Academy Borosilicate Beaker 50 ml: Thermal‑resistant borosilicate beaker with clear graduations and pouring spout for small‑volume heating and measuring in school labs.
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Beakers Academy 100ml80611120£0.50£60.00
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Academy Borosilicate Beaker 100 ml: ISO 3819‑compliant 100 ml borosilicate beaker with clear graduations and spout for accurate measuring, heating and mixing.
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Beakers Academy 250ml80631120£0.59£70.80
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Academy Borosilicate Beaker 250 ml: 250 ml borosilicate beaker with clear graduations and spout, ideal for mid‑volume mixing, heating and solution preparation.
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Beakers Academy 600ml8066160£0.98£58.80
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Academy Borosilicate Beaker 600 ml: 600 ml thermal‑resistant borosilicate beaker for heating, mixing and measuring medium‑large liquid volumes.
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Reagent bottles Labglass 100ml8008769£11.55£103.95
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Labglass Reagent Bottle 125 ml 19/26 Pk6: 3.3 borosilicate 125 ml hand‑blown reagent bottles with acid‑resistant PP stoppers; autoclavable; pack of 6.
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Reagent bottles Labglass 250ml8008865£13.98£69.90
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Labglass Reagent Bottle 250 ml 19/26 Pk6: 250 ml borosilicate bottles with PP stoppers, thermal‑shock resistant and autoclavable; pack of 6.
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Dropping bottles Labglass 60ml clear892269£14.15£127.35
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Labglass Dropping Bottles 60ml Pack 6: 60 ml borosilicate bottles with glass dropper, HDPE stopper and vinyl teat for dispensing indicators and reagents.
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Dropping bottles Labglass 60ml amber8048264£23.98£95.92
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Labglass Amber Dropping Bottle 60 ml Pk6: 60 ml amber borosilicate dropper bottles with glass pipette, HDPE stopper and vinyl teat; pack of 6.
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Specimen bottles 28ml915291013£2.50£32.50
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Sterile Universal Container 30 ml: Medical‑grade polystyrene 30 ml sterile screw‑cap universal container, leak‑proof and unlabelled.
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Sharps bin 234461£32.48£32.48
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Sharps Disposal Bins Small Pack of 6: Bench‑top sharps bins for safe disposal of glass and sharp waste. Used to maintain safe laboratory practice during practical sessions.
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Spill pack137811£46.95£46.95
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Spill Clean‑Up Kit: Chemical spill kit with absorbents and neutralisers. Used to safely handle small lab spills.
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Gallipots159510001£129.98£129.98
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Gallipot 120ml (Box 1000): Large PP containers with clear volume markings. Used for mixing solutions or storing small lab items.
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Bunsen burner (N.G 13mm)08261100£6.81£681.00
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Bunsen Burner Natural Gas 13 mm: Nickel‑plated burner tube with air‑regulator on enamelled base; used for heating, flame tests and combustion investigations.
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Burette holder1022120£6.43£128.60
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Burette Clamp Premium Fisher Double: A clamp that securely holds two burettes. Used for safe, stable titrations in chemistry.
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Burettes plastic 50ml0168150£7.38£369.00
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Plastic Burette 50 ml Labglass: Durable 50 ml PMMA/TPX plastic burette with PTFE stopcock and blue 0.1 ml graduations; used in chemistry lessons for safe, accurate titration work with younger students.
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Calculators basic91893103£15.00£45.00
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Student Calculator Battery‑Powered: Simple, lightweight school calculator powered by 1×AA battery (not dual‑powered), suitable for KS3-A‑Level.
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Cork borers no.40906115£12.08£181.20
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Cork Borer Set of 6 (4-12 mm): Nesting nickel‑plated brass borers with plastic handles and ram rod; used for cutting cork, rubber and soft biological material.
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Measuring cylinder polypropylene 10ml0213180£0.30£24.00
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Plastic Measuring Cylinder 10 ml: Autoclavable 10 ml plastic measuring cylinder with raised graduations and stable octagonal base; used for teaching accurate small‑volume measurement in chemistry, biology and general science.
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Measuring cylinder polypropylene 25ml0214180£0.39£31.20
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Plastic Measuring Cylinder 25 ml: Durable 25 ml autoclavable cylinder with stable base and clear raised markings; used for measuring small‑to‑medium liquid volumes in practical science investigations.
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Measuring cylinder polypropylene 50ml0215180£0.40£32.00
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Plastic Measuring Cylinder 50 ml: 50 ml high‑clarity autoclavable measuring cylinder with octagonal base and raised scale; used for medium‑volume measurements in chemistry, biology and physics experiments.
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Measuring cylinder polypropylene 100ml0216180£0.66£52.80
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Plastic Measuring Cylinder 100 ml: Robust 100 ml autoclavable measuring cylinder with clear graduations and excellent stability; used in science lessons for accurate mid‑range liquid measurement.
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Measuring cylinder polypropylene 250ml0217180£0.97£77.60
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Plastic Measuring Cylinder 250 ml: 250 ml durable, shatter‑resistant measuring cylinder with raised scale and wide stable base; used for measuring larger liquid volumes in demonstrations and student practicals.
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Measuring cylinders glass 10ml Academy8075180£1.03£82.40
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Academy Measuring Cylinder Round Base 10 ml: ISO 4788 borosilicate 10 ml measuring cylinder with white graduations and stable round base for precise small‑volume measurement.
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Measuring cylinders glass 25ml Academy8076180£1.21£96.80
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Academy Measuring Cylinder Round Base 25 ml: 25 ml borosilicate cylinder with clear graduations and round base, ideal for accurate measurement and teaching meniscus reading.
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Measuring cylinders glass 50ml Academy8077180£1.23£98.40
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Academy Measuring Cylinder Round Base 50 ml: 50 ml borosilicate cylinder with white graduations and stable base for chemistry, biology and physics measurements.
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Measuring cylinders glass 100ml Academy8078180£1.58£126.40
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Academy Measuring Cylinder Round Base 100 ml: ISO 4788 100 ml cylinder with clear graduations and round base for medium‑volume precise measurement.
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Measuring cylinders glass 250ml Academy8079180£2.91£232.80
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Academy Measuring Cylinder Round Base 250 ml: 250 ml borosilicate measuring cylinder with white graduations and stable base for accurate routine laboratory measurement.
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Draining rack double sided208112£50.98£101.96
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Double Panel Draining Rack: Free‑standing or wall‑mounted glassware drying rack (2× panels). Used for draining washed labware between lessons.
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4 way extension lead4498415£23.98£119.90
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Extension Lead 4‑Socket 13A 10 m Drum: Heavy‑duty 13 A 4‑socket reel with flame‑retardant casing, child‑safe shutters and thermal cut‑out; BS‑rated.
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Leads 4mm red 250mm1166140£0.96£38.40
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Connecting Lead Red 300 mm: A red insulated lead with stackable plugs. Used to connect components in circuits.
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Leads 4mm black 250mm1167140£0.96£38.40
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Connecting Lead Black 300 mm: A black flexible circuit lead. Used to build and modify electrical circuits.
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Leads 4mm stackable 500mm red2205120£0.99£19.80
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Connecting Lead Red 500mm: Flexible red lead with 4mm stackable plugs. Used to build series/parallel circuits in physics lessons.
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Leads 4mm stackable 500mm black2206120£0.97£19.40
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Connecting Lead Black 500mm: Flexible black lead with stackable 4mm plugs. Used to complete or extend electrical circuits safely.
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Leads 4mm stackable 1000mm red92207102£13.50£27.00
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Connecting Lead Red 1000 mm: 1 m red flexible lead with 4 mm stackable plugs and nickel‑plated hollow pins for secure lab circuit connections.
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Leads 4mm stackable 1000mm black92208102£13.50£27.00
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Connecting Lead Black 1000 mm: 1 m black flexible lead with 4 mm stackable plugs and nickel‑plated pins for use in physics circuit work.
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Filter paper 70mm82061005£4.68£23.40
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Filter Papers Professional Grade 1 7cm Box 100: 7 cm quantitative‑quality filter papers (Whatman No. 1 equivalent) with medium retention and medium/fast flow.
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Round bottom flasks 500ml Labglass2634120£3.35£67.00
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Labglass Round‑Bottom Flask 500 ml: A 500 ml borosilicate round flask with narrow neck for heating and distillation. Used for boiling, refluxing and distillation setups.
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Conical flasks wide neck 100ml Labglass 92681124£17.50£70.00
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Labglass Conical Flask 100 ml Wide Neck: 100 ml wide‑neck borosilicate 3.3 Erlenmeyer flask, ISO 24450, easier filling/pouring and general laboratory use.
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Volumetric flask class A 50ml Labglass3226140£2.31£92.40
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Labglass Volumetric Flask Class A 50 ml: A 50 ml Class A volumetric flask for accurate solution preparation. Used for titration standards and analytical dilution work.
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Volumetric flask class A 100ml Labglass993227104£24.00£96.00
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Volumetric Flask Class‑A 100 ml: 100 ml Class‑A borosilicate volumetric flask with blue single‑mark graduation and PP stopper (ISO 1042).
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Volumetric flask class A 250ml Labglass93228516£18.75£300.00
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Labglass Volumetric Flask Class A 250 ml: 250 ml Class‑A borosilicate volumetric flask with PP stopper and blue single‑mark calibration; ISO 1042 compliant.
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Volumetric flask class A 500ml Labglass99322954£20.00£80.00
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Volumetric Flask Class‑A 500 ml: 500 ml Class‑A borosilicate volumetric flask with blue calibration mark and PP stopper, ISO 1042 compliant.
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Conical flask 100ml Academy8071150£1.03£51.50
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Academy Conical Flask Narrow Neck 100 ml: ISO 1773 narrow‑neck borosilicate conical flask with 30 mm neck, clear graduations and stopper compatibility for titrations and mixing.
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Conical flask 250ml Academy8072180£1.25£100.00
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Academy Conical Flask Narrow Neck 250 ml: 250 ml ISO 1773 compliant conical flask with 32 mm neck, clear graduations and stopper compatibility for reaction mixing and heating.
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Conical flask 500ml Academy8073180£2.17£173.60
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Academy Conical Flask Narrow Neck 500 ml: 500 ml borosilicate conical flask with 38 mm neck and graduation markings for heating, titration and solution preparation.
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Funnels glass 50mm Labglass92990105£14.00£70.00
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Labglass Filter Funnel 50 mm Short Stem: 50 mm diameter borosilicate 3.3 short‑stem glass funnel (50 mm stem) for general filtration.
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Funnels glass 75mm Labglass93009103£15.00£45.00
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Labglass Filter Funnel 75 mm Short Stem: 75 mm borosilicate 3.3 short‑stem filter funnel with smooth finish for controlled, efficient filtration.
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Filter funnels (opaque, polythene, 90mm)9200104£5.00£20.00
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Filter Funnel PP 100 mm: 100 mm polypropylene funnel with safety tab and 80 mm stem for larger‑volume filtration.
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Matches (10 x boxes)9536010 x 10 (100 Boxes)1£11.00£11.00
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Safety Matches Pk10: Pack of 10 small safety‑match boxes providing reliable ignition for laboratory flame‑lighting tasks.
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Gauzes (125mm ceramic centre) - asbestos free certified00291100£0.46£46.00
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Ceramic Wire Gauze 12.5 cm with Certificate: Square wire gauze with ceramic centre for even heat distribution under glassware; used in chemistry heating setups with Bunsen burners and tripods.
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Kettle9793722£20.00£40.00
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White Cordless Kettle 1.7 L: 1.7 L cordless 2000 W kettle with safety shut‑off, washable filter and dual water‑level windows for prep‑room and laboratory use.
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Lamp bench arm white303411£8.71£8.71
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Bench Lamp E14: A 34 cm flexible‑neck bench lamp for task lighting with E14 bulb fitting. Used to illuminate microscopy, optics and close‑up investigations.
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Hazard Warning Labels GHS Premium - Explosive19991 x 100 of each1£4.98£4.98
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These GHS Explosive Hazard Warning Labels clearly identify explosive or highly reactive substances, helping A‑level science students understand correct chemical labelling, risk assessment, and safe laboratory practice.
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Hazard Warning Labels GHS Premium - Flammable20001 x 100 of each1£4.98£4.98
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These labels identify flammable substances, helping A‑level students recognise fire risks and apply safe handling and storage practices in the laboratory.
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Hazard Warning Labels GHS Premium - Oxidiser20011 x 100 of each1£4.98£4.98
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These labels highlight oxidising chemicals, supporting A‑level lessons on reaction hazards and the role of oxidisers in accelerating combustion.
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Hazard Warning Labels GHS Premium - Compressed Gas20021 x 100 of each1£4.98£4.98
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These labels clearly mark compressed gases, helping A‑level students understand pressure hazards and safe cylinder use in practical work.
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Hazard Warning Labels GHS Premium - Corrosive20031 x 100 of each1£4.98£4.98
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These labels identify corrosive substances, reinforcing A‑level learning about chemical burns, material damage, and correct PPE selection.
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Hazard Warning Labels GHS Premium - Toxic20041 x 100 of each1£4.98£4.98
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These labels indicate toxic chemicals, supporting A‑level discussions on exposure routes, dose, and laboratory risk assessment.
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Hazard Warning Labels GHS Premium - Irritant20051 x 100 of each1£4.98£4.98
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These labels mark irritant substances, helping A‑level students recognise lower‑level health hazards and the importance of safe handling techniques.
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Hazard Warning Labels GHS Premium - Health20061 x 100 of each1£4.98£4.98
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These labels identify long‑term health hazards, supporting A‑level understanding of chronic exposure risks such as carcinogenicity or organ damage.
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Hazard Warning Labels GHS Premium - Environment20071 x 100 of each1£4.98£4.98
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These labels highlight chemicals hazardous to the environment, reinforcing A‑level lessons on pollution, sustainability, and responsible chemical disposal.
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Mats (225 x 225mm)0899102£7.93£15.86
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Bench Mats 230×230 mm Pk10: UKAS‑certified asbestos‑free calcium‑silicate heat‑proof mats; used to protect benches during heating with Bunsen burners and hot apparatus.
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Pestle and mortar1975140£3.55£142.00
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Mortar and Pestle 130mm: Large porcelain grinding set. Used to crush solids for reactions or microscopy prep.
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Oven 30lt160011£814.91£814.91
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Laboratory Oven 30L: 40-250°C dry‑heat oven with shelves. Used for drying samples and heating glassware.
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Petri dishes glass0941183£27.28£81.84
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Glass Petri Dishes 90 mm Box18: 90×15 mm borosilicate glass Petri dishes, autoclavable to 160 °C; used for microbiology cultures, germination and crystal demonstrations.
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Petri dish 90mm triple vented805576001£46.01£46.01
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Petri Dishes Aseptic Triple Vent 90 mm Box600: 90 mm triple‑vent polystyrene aseptic Petri dishes in sleeves of 20; box of 600.
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Pipette fillers (rubber, 25ml)9233104£39.90£159.60
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Pipette Filler 54 mm Red: Red bulb‑type pipette filler (54 mm) for safe, chemical‑resistant pipetting of hazardous or microbial solutions.
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Pipettes graduated 1ml0230140£1.08£43.20
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A 1ml graduated glass pipette used to accurately measure and transfer very small volumes of liquid. Ideal for practicals requiring precise liquid handling.
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Pipettes graduated 10ml0232140£1.27£50.80
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Graduated Pipette 10 ml × 0.10 ml: Class‑B borosilicate glass pipette with 0.10 ml graduations for precise measurement; used in chemistry and biology for accurate reagent dispensing and solution preparation.
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Pipettes graduated 25ml0601140£1.35£54.00
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Graduated Pipette 10 ml × 0.1 ml Class‑B: Borosilicate pipette with 0.1 ml white graduations and zero at top; used for accurate liquid measurement in titrations and volumetric biology/chemistry work.
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Disposable pipettes 3ml12255001£6.98£6.98
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Disposable Pipettes 3 ml: Soft plastic graduated pipettes. Used to transfer liquids safely.
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Pi-Pump pipette fillers 10ml0236140£1.98£79.20
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Pipette Filler 10 ml Green: 10 ml green polythene pipette filler with smooth thumb wheel and fast‑release lever for controlled pipetting.
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Pi-Pump pipette fillers 25ml0235140£1.98£79.20
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Pipette Filler 25 ml Red: 25 ml chemical‑resistant polythene pipette filler with thumb wheel and quick‑release; red coded.
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PVC dropper teats1253106£4.98£29.88
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Rubber Tubing 8mm Bore 10m: Chemical‑resistant orange tubing. Used for gas/water connections in experiments.
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White tiles2209102£4.98£9.96
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Ceramic Tiles 150×150mm (Pk 10): Heat‑resistant ceramic tiles for bench protection and heating experiments. Used under beakers or as heat shields in chemistry.
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Spotting tiles1286104£11.11£44.44
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Spotting Tiles 12‑Well: Plastic multi‑well tiles. Used for small‑scale chemical tests.
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Stirring rods 200mm9240126£5.20£31.20
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Polypropylene Stirrer 7×200 mm: Lightweight 200 mm PP stirrer (7 mm dia) for general solution mixing in school labs.
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Glass stirring rods0237125£2.25£11.25
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Stirring Rods 200 mm Borosilicate (Pack of 12): Pack of 12 durable 200 mm borosilicate glass stirring rods for mixing and transferring liquids; used across science lessons for stirring solutions and demonstrating proper lab technique.
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Bobbies for glass stirring rods2210102£5.85£11.70
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PVC Policemen (Pk 10): 40×4.5mm flexible PVC markers. Used to mark positions in motion, timing, and dynamics investigations.
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Vinyl gloves medium94302001£11.50£11.50
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Disposable Vinyl Gloves Blue Medium Pk100: Lightly‑powdered blue vinyl gloves (medium), non‑sterile, box of 100.
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Nitrile gloves medium16671001£6.11£6.11
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Disposable nitrile gloves that provide protection when handling chemicals and biological materials. Used in school science lessons to ensure safe and hygienic practical work.
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Lab coats small1940110£13.93£139.30
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Premium Lab Coat Small (38"): White polyester/cotton lab coat. Used to protect clothing during practical sessions.
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Lab coats medium1941130£13.93£417.90
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Premium Lab Coat Medium (40"): Durable white lab coat with pockets. Used for safety and spill protection in labs.
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Lab coats large2326130£13.93£417.90
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Lab Coat Premium Large: A durable polycotton lab coat with pockets for lab use. Worn for personal protection during practical science work.
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Lab coats X large2327120£13.93£278.60
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Lab Coat Premium Extra Large: A protective polycotton lab coat with ample pocket space. Used to maintain lab safety and hygiene in lessons.
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Safety goggles04321100£1.65£165.00
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Safety Goggles (Indirect Vent, Clear Lens): EN 166‑certified goggles with indirect vents and polycarbonate lenses; used to protect eyes from splashes and impacts during practical science.
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Safety spectacles04381108£0.83£89.64
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Safety Spectacles Lightweight: Lightweight EN166 1F polycarbonate safety spectacles with clear lenses for everyday school lab protection.
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Spatula nuffield91201106£4.25£25.50
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Nuffield Spatula 140 mm: Classic 140 mm Nuffield‑pattern spatula for transferring and mixing small quantities of powders and chemicals.
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Spatula trulla0028120£0.91£18.20
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Trulla Spatula 175 mm Stainless Steel: Double‑ended stainless‑steel spatula with wide trowel‑shaped tips for handling powders and granules; used across science lessons for transferring solids and preparing reagents.
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Wood spills919853 x 10001£12.75£12.75
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Wood Spills 14 cm Pk1000: Soft, dry, wider‑profile 14 cm wooden spills for flame tests, ignition and general laboratory use (bundle of 1000).
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Bossheads99825103£51.00£153.00
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Bosshead Premium Heavy‑Duty (Large): Die‑cast alloy bosshead with black powder‑coat finish, fits 5-20 mm rods, with plastic cap screws.