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Year 7 · Biology

Build Strong Foundations for GCSE Science

Our structured weekly programme helps students understand key biological concepts, develop scientific skills, and build the confidence needed for top GCSE grades.

  • Structured Weekly Programme
  • Full Year 7 Biology Curriculum
  • Qualified UK Teachers
  • Live Online Lessons
  • Progress Tracking

What we cover

9 modules. Every step accounted for.

What Students Will Learn

01

Cells

Understand cell structure and differences between plant and animal cells

02

Organisation

Learn how cells form tissues, organs, and systems

03

Movement of Substances

Explore diffusion and how materials move in and out of cells

04

Nutrition & Digestion

Understand nutrients, diet, and the digestive system

05

Bioenergetics

Learn respiration and how energy is released in the body

06

Infection & Immunity

Study pathogens, disease spread, and body defences

07

Plant Biology

Understand photosynthesis and plant structures

08

Ecology

Interpreting results and scientific conclusions

09

Genetics & Evolution

Learn inheritance, variation, and adaptation

The year at a glance

A structured programme — term by term.

Term Breakdown

Focus: Core biology foundations

  • Introduction to biology
  • Cells and structure
  • Diffusion
  • Organisation in organisms
  • Nutrition and digestion
  • Ecosystems and food chains

Diagnostic baseline & transition assessment

Week by week

Year 7 Biology Weekly Curriculum

Structured 52-week programme (July – July)

Designed to build scientific understanding, analytical skills, and GCSE-level knowledge early. Classes begin the first week of September.

Summer SchoolFocus: Core concepts and scientific basics
  • Week 1 — Introduction to Biology
  • Week 2 — Cells
  • Week 3 — Diffusion
  • Week 4 — Organisation
  • Week 5 — Nutrition
  • Week 6 — Digestion & Enzymes
  • Week 7 — Ecosystems
  • Week 8 — Baseline Assessment
Autumn TermFocus: Cells, organisation and investigation
  • Week 9 — Working Scientifically
  • Week 10 — Characteristics of Life
  • Week 11 — Cell Structure
  • Week 12 — Microscopy
  • Week 13 — Organisation
  • Week 14 — Diffusion
  • Week 15 — Scientific Investigations
  • Week 16 — Internal Assessment 1
  • Week 17 — Nutrition
  • Week 18 — Digestion
  • Week 19 — Enzymes
  • Week 20 — Respiration
  • Week 21 — Internal Assessment 2
  • Week 22 — Breathing System
  • Week 23 — Circulatory System
  • Week 24 — Assessment Consolidation
Spring TermFocus: Infection, plants and ecology
  • Week 25 — Microorganisms
  • Week 26 — Disease Spread
  • Week 27 — Immune System
  • Week 28 — Medicines
  • Week 29 — Internal Assessment 3
  • Week 30 — Plant Structure
  • Week 31 — Photosynthesis
  • Week 32 — Ecosystems
  • Week 33 — Biodiversity
  • Week 34 — Human Impact
  • Week 35 — Carbon Cycle
  • Week 36 — Internal Assessment 4
  • Week 37 — Genetics
Summer TermFocus: Mastery, practical skills and exam preparation
  • Week 38 — Variation
  • Week 39 — Adaptation
  • Week 40 — Fossils
  • Week 41 — Conservation
  • Week 42 — Synoptic Biology
  • Week 43 — Internal Assessment 5
  • Week 44 — Scientific Enquiry
  • Week 45 — Data Analysis
  • Week 46 — Practical Skills
  • Week 47 — Synoptic Review
  • Week 48 — Pre-Mock Revision
  • Week 49 — Mock Exam
  • Week 50 — Mock Feedback
  • Week 51 — Final Revision
  • Week 52 — Final Exam Preparation

How we measure progress

Assessment Breakdown

Baseline Assessment

Summer School / Start of Autumn Term

Focus: KS2 biology knowledge · Scientific skills baseline · Core concept understanding

Internal Assessment 1

Late October

Focus: Cells and organisation · Microscopy · Diffusion

Internal Assessment 2

January

Focus: Digestion and enzymes · Respiration · Application of knowledge

Internal Assessment 3

February

Focus: Infection and immunity · Disease and treatment · Biological understanding

Internal Assessment 4

April

Focus: Ecology and ecosystems · Data interpretation · Environmental impact

Internal Assessment 5

June

Focus: Genetics and evolution · Full course application · Exam-style questions

End-of-Year Mock Exam

Late June / Early July

Full course assessment including: Full Year 7 Biology curriculum · Synoptic understanding · Scientific reasoning and extended responses

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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