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Year 10 · Chemistry

Master GCSE Chemistry & Achieve Top Grades

Our structured weekly programme helps students master core GCSE chemistry content, strengthen exam skills, and build scientific confidence.

  • Structured Weekly Programme
  • Full Year 10 Chemistry Curriculum
  • Qualified UK Teachers
  • Live Online Lessons
  • Progress Tracking

What we cover

10 modules. Every mark accounted for.

What Students Will Learn

01

Atomic Structure & The Periodic Table

Understand atomic models, electronic structure and periodic trends

02

Bonding & Structure

Learn ionic, covalent and metallic bonding and their properties

03

Quantitative Chemistry

Master moles, calculations and chemical equations

04

Energy Changes

Understand exothermic and endothermic reactions and energy profiles

05

Rates of Reaction

Learn how and why reaction speeds change

06

Chemical Equilibrium

Understand reversible reactions and Le Chatelier’s Principle

07

Organic Chemistry

Study hydrocarbons, alkanes, alkenes and polymers

08

Atmospheric & Earth Chemistry

Explore climate change, resources and sustainability

09

Required Practicals

Develop experimental skills and scientific methods

10

Exam Technique & Problem Solving

Apply knowledge through GCSE-style questions and data analysis

The year at a glance

A structured programme — term by term.

Term Breakdown

Focus: KS3 recap & GCSE foundations

  • Bonding
  • Reactivity
  • Moles & calculations
  • Rates of reaction
  • Energy changes

Diagnostic & readiness check

Week by week

Year 10 Chemistry Weekly Curriculum

Structured 52-week programme (July – July)

Designed to build knowledge, exam skills, and scientific mastery

Summer SchoolFocus: Transition to GCSE chemistry
  • Week 1 — Diagnostic & Bonding Review
  • Week 2 — Reactivity Series
  • Week 3 — Quantitative Chemistry (Intro)
  • Week 4 — Moles (Conversions)
  • Week 5 — Stoichiometry
  • Week 6 — Rates of Reaction
  • Week 7 — Energy Changes
  • Week 8 — GCSE Readiness Assessment
Autumn TermFocus: Core chemistry foundations
  • Week 9 — GCSE Chemistry Introduction
  • Week 10 — Atomic Structure
  • Week 11 — Electronic Structure
  • Week 12 — Periodic Trends
  • Week 13 — Bonding (Ionic, Covalent, Metallic)
  • Week 14 — Structure & Properties
  • Week 15 — Chemical Equations
  • Week 16 — Internal Assessment 1
  • Week 17 — Relative Formula Mass
  • Week 18 — Moles Concept
  • Week 19 — Mole Calculations
  • Week 20 — Stoichiometry
  • Week 21 — Concentration
  • Week 22 — Quantitative Review
  • Week 23 — Application Problems
  • Week 24 — Assessment Consolidation
Spring TermFocus: Quantitative chemistry, energy & reactions
  • Week 25 — Internal Assessment 2
  • Week 26 — Energy Changes (Exothermic & Endothermic)
  • Week 27 — Reaction Profiles
  • Week 28 — Bond Energies
  • Week 29 — Energy Calculations
  • Week 30 — Rates of Reaction
  • Week 31 — Factors Affecting Rates
  • Week 32 — Internal Assessment 3
  • Week 33 — Collision Theory
  • Week 34 — Catalysts
  • Week 35 — Reversible Reactions
  • Week 36 — Dynamic Equilibrium
  • Week 37 — Le Chatelier’s Principle
Summer TermFocus: Organic chemistry, environment & exam preparation
  • Week 38 — Internal Assessment 4
  • Week 39 — Organic Chemistry (Intro)
  • Week 40 — Fractional Distillation
  • Week 41 — Alkanes & Alkenes
  • Week 42 — Polymerisation
  • Week 43 — Atmospheric Chemistry
  • Week 44 — Climate Change
  • Week 45 — Internal Assessment 5
  • Week 46 — Earth’s Resources
  • Week 47 — Water Purification
  • Week 48 — Life Cycle Assessment
  • Week 49 — Synoptic Chemistry
  • Week 50 — Full Course Review
  • Week 51 — Exam-Style Problem Solving
  • Week 52 — Full Mock Assessment

How we measure progress

Assessment Breakdown

Baseline Assessment

Summer School / Start of Autumn Term

Focus: KS3 chemistry knowledge · Core concepts · GCSE readiness

Internal Assessment 1

Late October

Focus: Atomic structure · Bonding · Periodic table

Internal Assessment 2

January

Focus: Moles · Stoichiometry · Quantitative chemistry

Internal Assessment 3

February

Focus: Energy changes · Rates of reaction

Internal Assessment 4

April

Focus: Equilibrium · Reaction conditions · Chemical processes

Internal Assessment 5

June

Focus: Organic chemistry · Atmosphere · Environmental chemistry

Full Mock Assessment

Late June / Early July

Focus: Full GCSE chemistry paper · Exam technique · Time management

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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