Build Strong Foundations for GCSE Science
Our structured weekly programme helps students master core chemical principles, develop analytical skills, and build confidence in exam-style problem solving.
- Structured Weekly Programme
- Full Year 9 Chemistry Curriculum
- Qualified UK Teachers
- Live Online Lessons
- Progress Tracking
What we cover
9 modules. Every step accounted for.
What Students Will Learn
Atomic Structure
Understand atoms, subatomic particles, and electronic structure
Periodic Table
Explore groups, periods, and reactivity trends
Chemical Bonding
Learn ionic, covalent, and metallic bonding
Structure & Properties
Link bonding to material properties
Chemical Reactions
Understand reaction types and equations
Acids & Alkalis
Explore pH, neutralisation, and reactions
Reactivity Series
Study metal reactions and displacement
Energy Changes
Understand exothermic and endothermic reactions
Rates of Reaction
Learn collision theory and reaction factors
The year at a glance
A structured programme — term by term.
Term Breakdown
Focus: KS3 to GCSE transition
- Atomic structure review
- Chemical reactions
- Equations and balancing
- Reaction types
- Electrolysis basics
- Energy changes
Diagnostic & GCSE readiness check
Week by week
Year 9 Chemistry Weekly Curriculum
Structured 52-week programme (July – July)
Designed to build knowledge, exam technique, and scientific reasoning. Classes begin the first week of July.
Summer SchoolFocus: Transition to GCSE chemistry
- Week 1 — Atomic Structure Review
- Week 2 — Reactions Review
- Week 3 — Chemical Equations
- Week 4 — Balancing Equations
- Week 5 — Reaction Types
- Week 6 — Electrolysis Basics
- Week 7 — Energy Changes
- Week 8 — GCSE Readiness Assessment
Autumn TermFocus: Atomic structure and bonding
- Week 9 — GCSE Chemistry Introduction
- Week 10 — Elements, Compounds & Mixtures
- Week 11 — Atomic Structure
- Week 12 — Electronic Structure
- Week 13 — Periodic Table
- Week 14 — Group Trends
- Week 15 — Bonding Introduction
- Week 16 — Internal Assessment 1
- Week 17 — Ionic Bonding
- Week 18 — Covalent Bonding
- Week 19 — Metallic Bonding
- Week 20 — Structure & Properties
- Week 21 — Material Properties
- Week 22 — Reaction Introduction
- Week 23 — Word Equations
- Week 24 — Assessment Consolidation
Spring TermFocus: Reactions, acids and reactivity
- Week 25 — Internal Assessment 2
- Week 26 — Symbol Equations
- Week 27 — Balancing Equations
- Week 28 — Reaction Types
- Week 29 — Acids & Alkalis
- Week 30 — Neutralisation
- Week 31 — Metals & Acids
- Week 32 — Internal Assessment 3
- Week 33 — Reactivity Series
- Week 34 — Displacement Reactions
- Week 35 — Extraction of Metals
- Week 36 — Electrolysis
- Week 37 — Electrolysis Products
Summer TermFocus: Mastery, application and exam preparation
- Week 38 — Internal Assessment 4
- Week 39 — Energy Changes
- Week 40 — Reaction Profiles
- Week 41 — Bond Energies
- Week 42 — Rates Introduction
- Week 43 — Factors Affecting Rate
- Week 44 — Catalysts
- Week 45 — Internal Assessment 5
- Week 46 — Scientific Investigations
- Week 47 — Data Analysis
- Week 48 — Practical Chemistry
- Week 49 — Synoptic Chemistry
- Week 50 — Full Course Review
- Week 51 — Problem Solving
- Week 52 — Final Mock Exam
How we measure progress
Assessment Breakdown
Baseline Assessment
Summer School / Start of Autumn TermFocus: KS3 chemistry knowledge · GCSE readiness · Core concept gaps
Internal Assessment 1
Late OctoberFocus: Atomic structure · Periodic table · Bonding basics
Internal Assessment 2
JanuaryFocus: Bonding types · Structure and properties · Reaction understanding
Internal Assessment 3
FebruaryFocus: Chemical equations · Acids and alkalis · Reactivity
Internal Assessment 4
AprilFocus: Electrolysis · Energy changes · Reaction processes
Internal Assessment 5
JuneFocus: Rates of reaction · Application questions · Exam technique
End-of-Year Mock Exam
Late June / Early JulyFull course assessment including: Full Year 9 Chemistry curriculum · GCSE-style exam questions · Problem solving and data analysis
- 3x
- Higher Grades (7-9) than the National Avg.
- 800+
- Students in Our Cohort this Year
- 100+
- Classes Running Each Week
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