Master GCSE Biology & Achieve Top Grades
Our structured weekly programme helps students master core GCSE biology content, strengthen exam skills, and build scientific confidence.
- Structured Weekly Programme
- Full Year 10 Biology Curriculum
- Qualified UK Teachers
- Live Online Lessons
- Progress Tracking
What we cover
9 modules. Every mark accounted for.
What Students Will Learn
Cell Biology
Understand cell structure, microscopy and specialisation
Transport in Cells
Learn diffusion, osmosis and active transport
Bioenergetics
Understand respiration and photosynthesis
Organisation
Explore digestive, circulatory and gas exchange systems
Infection & Immunity
Study pathogens, immunity and treatments
Plant Biology
Learn plant structure and photosynthesis factors
Ecology
Understand ecosystems, biodiversity and human impact
Working Scientifically
Develop practical and experimental skills
Exam Technique
Apply knowledge through GCSE-style questions
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 10 Biology Weekly Curriculum
Structured 52-week programme (July – July)
Designed to build knowledge, exam skills, and scientific mastery
Summer SchoolFocus: Transition to GCSE biology
- Week 1 — Diagnostic (KS3 Biology Review)
- Week 2 — Cells & Microscopy
- Week 3 — Enzymes (Activity & Factors)
- Week 4 — Respiration & Photosynthesis
- Week 5 — Circulatory System
- Week 6 — Genetics Introduction (DNA & Inheritance)
- Week 7 — Ecology (Ecosystems & Biodiversity)
- Week 8 — GCSE Readiness Assessment
Autumn TermFocus: Cell biology and transport
- Week 9 — GCSE Transition (Intro to Biology)
- Week 10 — Cell Structure (Animal & Plant Cells)
- Week 11 — Microscopy (Magnification & Equipment)
- Week 12 — Cell Differentiation (Specialised Cells & Stem Cells)
- Week 13 — Diffusion
- Week 14 — Osmosis
- Week 15 — Active Transport
- Week 16 — Internal Assessment 1
- Week 17 — Enzymes (Structure & Function)
- Week 18 — Enzyme Factors (Temperature & pH)
- Week 19 — Photosynthesis (Process & Equation)
- Week 20 — Limiting Factors
- Week 21 — Plant Structure (Leaf Adaptations)
- Week 22 — Respiration (Aerobic)
- Week 23 — Respiration (Anaerobic)
- Week 24 — Assessment Consolidation
Spring TermFocus: Organisation, infection and bioenergetics
- Week 25 — Internal Assessment 2
- Week 26 — Digestive System
- Week 27 — Enzymes in Digestion
- Week 28 — Circulatory System
- Week 29 — Blood Components
- Week 30 — Gas Exchange (Lungs)
- Week 31 — Health & Disease
- Week 32 — Internal Assessment 3
- Week 33 — Infection & Disease (Pathogens)
- Week 34 — Immune System
- Week 35 — Vaccination
- Week 36 — Antibiotics & Resistance
- Week 37 — Drug Development
Summer TermFocus: Ecology, practical skills and exam preparation
- Week 38 — Internal Assessment 4
- Week 39 — Bioenergetics Review
- Week 40 — Ecology Introduction
- Week 41 — Energy Transfer
- Week 42 — Biodiversity
- Week 43 — Nutrient Cycles
- Week 44 — Human Impact (Pollution & Conservation)
- Week 45 — Internal Assessment 5
- Week 46 — Synoptic Biology Review
- Week 47 — Required Practicals (Enzymes & Photosynthesis)
- Week 48 — Experimental Design (Reliability & Validity)
- Week 49 — Mixed Review (Whole Course)
- Week 50 — Exam-Style Problem Solving
- Week 51 — Full Mock Assessment
- Week 52 — Final Consolidation & Confidence Building
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: Bioenergetics · Respiration · Photosynthesis
Internal Assessment 3
FebruaryFocus: Organisation systems · Digestion · Circulation
Internal Assessment 4
AprilFocus: Infection and immunity · Disease · Treatment and prevention
Internal Assessment 5
JuneFocus: Ecology · Biodiversity · Human impact
Full Mock Assessment
Late June / Early JulyFocus: Full GCSE biology paper · Synoptic biology · 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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