Y9 Assessment
The timetables for the Year 9 Assessment Week (19th January - 23rd January 2026) is published below, to support you and your child in preparing for these assessments.
9A 9B 9C 9D
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English |
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German |
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Maths |
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Geography |
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Science |
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History |
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Science |
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Science |
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9E 9F 9G 9H
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Geography |
Science |
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English |
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History |
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Science |
French |
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Maths |
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Science |
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9I 9J 9K 9L
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Spanish |
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English |
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Tue |
Geography 15 History 234 |
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Science |
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Geography 234 History 15 |
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Science |
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Maths |
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English |
‘Blood Brothers’: You will have a short quiz on character quotes and key vocabulary from the knowledge organiser followed by a choice of essay questions on Blood Brothers. Make sure you know about social class, Violence, Mrs Johnstone, Mrs Lyons, Mickey, and Eddie |
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Maths |
A 50-minute assessment covering topics studied since the beginning of Y9. Calculator allowed if you bring one. A revision list will be shared with students and parents before the assessment. |
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Science |
There are 3 tests, each of length 40 minutes. Topics assessed are: B1a – Cell structure C1a – Atomic structure P1a – Energy: stores and transfers |
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History |
A 50-minute assessment covering the Causes of WWI, the Experiences of soldiers in WWII, and Significant Events of WWII. Use the Knowledge Organisers for each topic to revise. Students will complete: • Multiple choice knowledge questions (20 marks) • Key words (10 marks) • Key dates (10 marks) • Description questions (4 marks) • Explanation questions (8 marks) |
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Geography |
A 45-minute written paper. Section A – Key definitions from units covered in Y7 & Y8 Section B – Short answer questions closed and open questions testing knowledge and understanding. There will be one longer extended writing question and one skills question (graph/map/photograph/numeracy) for each topic.
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German |
A 40-minute listening paper, which will include content from Y9 HT1 and some retrieval of Y7 and Y8 topics. |
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French |
A 40-minute listening paper, which will include content from Y9 HT1 and some retrieval of Y7 and Y8 topics. |
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Spanish |
A 40-minute listening paper, which will include content from Y9 HT1 and some retrieval of Y7 and Y8 topics. |
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Drama/ Music |
You will be assessed on the unit you are currently studying. The assessment will take place in your Drama / Music lesson. In Music you will complete a 30-minute listening assessment. |
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Ethics |
A 40-minute assessment covering beliefs about the afterlife and arguments for and against the existence of God. Section A – 10 keyword/knowledge questions Section B- You will be asked to evaluate a belief |