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Year 9 · Chemistry

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

01

Atomic Structure

Understand atoms, subatomic particles, and electronic structure

02

Periodic Table

Explore groups, periods, and reactivity trends

03

Chemical Bonding

Learn ionic, covalent, and metallic bonding

04

Structure & Properties

Link bonding to material properties

05

Chemical Reactions

Understand reaction types and equations

06

Acids & Alkalis

Explore pH, neutralisation, and reactions

07

Reactivity Series

Study metal reactions and displacement

08

Energy Changes

Understand exothermic and endothermic reactions

09

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 Term

Focus: KS3 chemistry knowledge · GCSE readiness · Core concept gaps

Internal Assessment 1

Late October

Focus: Atomic structure · Periodic table · Bonding basics

Internal Assessment 2

January

Focus: Bonding types · Structure and properties · Reaction understanding

Internal Assessment 3

February

Focus: Chemical equations · Acids and alkalis · Reactivity

Internal Assessment 4

April

Focus: Electrolysis · Energy changes · Reaction processes

Internal Assessment 5

June

Focus: Rates of reaction · Application questions · Exam technique

End-of-Year Mock Exam

Late June / Early July

Full 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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