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Secondary Combined Science

Combined Science Curriculum Journey

A clear, structured pathway through Biology, Chemistry and Physics from Year 7 to Year 11. Explore what students will learn, term by term, from cells and particles to guided GCSE required practicals and exam confidence.

BiologyChemistryPhysicsWorking ScientificallyRevisionAssessment

Build strong foundations

Year 7

Meet the big ideas of biology, chemistry and physics, and learn to investigate like a scientist.

Year 7 resources
Autumn Term
Wk 1Wk 2Wk 3Wk 4Wk 5Wk 6Wk 7Wk 8Wk 9Wk 10Wk 11Wk 12
BiologyCells and organisation
ChemistryParticles and states of matter
Spring Term
Wk 1Wk 2Wk 3Wk 4Wk 5Wk 6Wk 7Wk 8Wk 9Wk 10Wk 11Wk 12
PhysicsForces and motion
PhysicsEnergy and fuels
Summer Term
Wk 1Wk 2Wk 3Wk 4Wk 5Wk 6Wk 7Wk 8Wk 9Wk 10Wk 11Wk 12
BiologyReproduction and ecosystems
ChemistrySimple chemical reactions
RevisionRevision
AssessmentAssessment
Autumn · Spring · Summer36 teaching weeks

Develop and apply

Year 8

Connect ideas across the sciences and build skill with experiments, data and explanations.

Year 8 resources
Autumn Term
Wk 1Wk 2Wk 3Wk 4Wk 5Wk 6Wk 7Wk 8Wk 9Wk 10Wk 11Wk 12
BiologyBreathing, digestion and nutrition
ChemistryAtoms, elements and compounds
Spring Term
Wk 1Wk 2Wk 3Wk 4Wk 5Wk 6Wk 7Wk 8Wk 9Wk 10Wk 11Wk 12
PhysicsElectricity and magnetism
ChemistryChemical reactions and acids
Summer Term
Wk 1Wk 2Wk 3Wk 4Wk 5Wk 6Wk 7Wk 8Wk 9Wk 10Wk 11Wk 12
BiologyPhotosynthesis and respiration
PhysicsLight and sound
RevisionRevision
AssessmentAssessment
Autumn · Spring · Summer36 teaching weeks

Broaden scientific thinking

Year 9

Tackle more advanced ideas and strengthen working scientifically skills ready for GCSE.

Year 9 resources
Autumn Term
Wk 1Wk 2Wk 3Wk 4Wk 5Wk 6Wk 7Wk 8Wk 9Wk 10Wk 11Wk 12
BiologyInheritance and evolution
ChemistryThe periodic table
Spring Term
Wk 1Wk 2Wk 3Wk 4Wk 5Wk 6Wk 7Wk 8Wk 9Wk 10Wk 11Wk 12
PhysicsEnergy transfers and resources
ChemistryEarth's atmosphere and resources
ChemistryRates of reaction
Summer Term
Wk 1Wk 2Wk 3Wk 4Wk 5Wk 6Wk 7Wk 8Wk 9Wk 10Wk 11Wk 12
BiologyHealth and disease
Working ScientificallyWorking scientifically and practical skills
RevisionRevision
AssessmentAssessment
Autumn · Spring · Summer36 teaching weeks

Deepen understanding

Year 10

Build fluency with GCSE Combined Science content and grow exam confidence.

Year 10 resources
Autumn Term
Wk 1Wk 2Wk 3Wk 4Wk 5Wk 6Wk 7Wk 8Wk 9Wk 10Wk 11Wk 12
BiologyCell biology and infection
ChemistryAtomic structure and bonding
Spring Term
Wk 1Wk 2Wk 3Wk 4Wk 5Wk 6Wk 7Wk 8Wk 9Wk 10Wk 11Wk 12
ChemistryQuantitative chemistry
PhysicsEnergy and electricity
ChemistryParticles and matter
Summer Term
Wk 1Wk 2Wk 3Wk 4Wk 5Wk 6Wk 7Wk 8Wk 9Wk 10Wk 11Wk 12
PhysicsForces and waves
RevisionRevision
AssessmentMock exams
Autumn · Spring · Summer36 teaching weeks

Prepare for success

Year 11

Complete the GCSE course, sharpen exam technique and revise every topic with purpose.

Year 11 resources
Autumn Term
Wk 1Wk 2Wk 3Wk 4Wk 5Wk 6Wk 7Wk 8Wk 9Wk 10Wk 11Wk 12
BiologyBioenergetics and ecology
ChemistryOrganic chemistry and chemical analysis
Spring Term
Wk 1Wk 2Wk 3Wk 4Wk 5Wk 6Wk 7Wk 8Wk 9Wk 10Wk 11Wk 12
PhysicsMagnetism, space and required practicals
PhysicsRadioactivity and atomic physics
RevisionTopic revision (Biology, Chemistry, Physics)
Summer Term
Wk 1Wk 2Wk 3Wk 4Wk 5Wk 6Wk 7Wk 8Wk 9Wk 10Wk 11Wk 12
AssessmentMock exams
AssessmentFinal exams
Autumn · Spring · Summer36 teaching weeks

Support every stage of the journey

Access guided practice questions, worked examples and hints for every science topic from Year 7 to 11.

Start practising

"Science is curiosity, practised a little every day."