Build Strong Foundations for GCSE Science
Our structured weekly programme helps students master core GCSE biology content, strengthen exam skills, and build scientific confidence.
- Structured Weekly Programme
- Full Year 9 Biology Curriculum
- Qualified UK Teachers
- Live Online Lessons
- Progress Tracking
What we cover
9 modules. Every step accounted for.
What Students Will Learn
Cell Biology
Understand cell structure, microscopy, and organisation
Transport in Cells
Learn diffusion, osmosis, and exchange surfaces
Organisation
Explore digestive, breathing, and circulatory systems
Bioenergetics
Understand respiration and photosynthesis
Infection & Immunity
Study pathogens, disease and body defences
Plant Biology
Learn plant structure and gas exchange
Ecology
Explore ecosystems, energy transfer, and biodiversity
Genetics
Understand DNA, inheritance, and variation
Evolution
Learn natural selection and evidence for evolution
The year at a glance
A structured programme — term by term.
Term Breakdown
Focus: KS3 to GCSE transition
- Cells and microscopy
- Enzymes
- Respiration and photosynthesis
- Circulatory system
- Genetics basics
- Ecology fundamentals
Diagnostic & GCSE readiness check
Week by week
Year 9 Biology Weekly Curriculum
Structured 52-week programme (July – July)
Designed to build knowledge, exam skills, and scientific mastery. Classes begin the first week of July.
Summer SchoolFocus: Transition to GCSE biology
- Week 1 — KS3 Biology Diagnostic
- Week 2 — Cells & Microscopy
- Week 3 — Enzymes
- Week 4 — Respiration & Photosynthesis
- Week 5 — Circulatory System
- Week 6 — Genetics Basics
- Week 7 — Ecology
- Week 8 — GCSE Readiness Assessment
Autumn TermFocus: Cell biology and transport
- Week 9 — Cells as the Basis of Life
- Week 10 — Cell Structure
- Week 11 — Microscopy
- Week 12 — Cell Organisation
- Week 13 — Diffusion
- Week 14 — Osmosis
- Week 15 — Exchange Surfaces
- Week 16 — Internal Assessment 1
- Week 17 — Nutrition
- Week 18 — Digestive System
- Week 19 — Enzymes
- Week 20 — Enzyme Factors
- Week 21 — Respiration
- Week 22 — Breathing System
- Week 23 — Circulatory System
- Week 24 — Assessment Consolidation
Spring TermFocus: Infection, plants and ecology
- Week 25 — Internal Assessment 2
- Week 26 — Disease & Pathogens
- Week 27 — Immune System
- Week 28 — Vaccination
- Week 29 — Antibiotics & Resistance
- Week 30 — Photosynthesis
- Week 31 — Plant Structure
- Week 32 — Internal Assessment 3
- Week 33 — Ecosystems
- Week 34 — Energy Transfer
- Week 35 — Biodiversity
- Week 36 — Human Impact
- Week 37 — Nutrient Cycles
Summer TermFocus: Mastery, practical skills and exam preparation
- Week 38 — Internal Assessment 4
- Week 39 — DNA & Genes
- Week 40 — Inheritance
- Week 41 — Natural Selection
- Week 42 — Evolution Evidence
- Week 43 — Conservation
- Week 44 — Synoptic Biology
- Week 45 — Internal Assessment 5
- Week 46 — Scientific Investigations
- Week 47 — Experimental Evaluation
- Week 48 — Practical Biology
- Week 49 — Synoptic Review
- Week 50 — Pre-Mock Revision
- Week 51 — Mock Exam
- Week 52 — Mock Feedback
How we measure progress
Assessment Breakdown
Baseline Assessment
Summer School / Start of Autumn TermFocus: KS3 biology recall · GCSE readiness · Core concept gaps
Internal Assessment 1
Late OctoberFocus: Cell biology · Microscopy · Transport processes
Internal Assessment 2
JanuaryFocus: Organisation systems · Respiration · Enzyme activity
Internal Assessment 3
FebruaryFocus: Infection and immunity · Plant biology · Application questions
Internal Assessment 4
AprilFocus: Ecology · Data interpretation · Environmental impact
Internal Assessment 5
JuneFocus: Genetics and evolution · Synoptic understanding · Exam-style questions
End-of-Year Mock Exam
Late June / Early JulyFull course assessment including: Full Year 9 Biology curriculum · GCSE-style exam questions · Extended responses 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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