Science GCSE

Biology Paper 1: Combined Science: Trilogy

Tuesday, 13 May 2025 (pm)

Foundation Tier

This exam is 70 marks and it is worth 16.7% of your final grade
This paper will last for 1 hour 15 minutes
This paper covers :Biology topics 1–4: Cell Biology; Organisation; Infection and response; and Bioenergetics
Questions include: Multiple choice, structured, closed short answer, and open response

Sample paper B1F

Higher Tier

This exam is 70 marks and it is worth 16.7% of your final grade
This paper will last for 1 hour 15 minutes
This paper covers :Biology topics 1–4: Cell Biology; Organisation; Infection and response; and Bioenergetics
Questions include: Multiple choice, structured, closed short answer, and open response

Sample paper B1H

Biology Paper 2: Combined Science: Trilogy

Monday, 9 June 2025 (am)

Foundation Tier

This exam is 70 marks and it is worth 16.7% of your final grade
This paper will last for 1 hour 15 minutes
This paper covers :Biology topics 5–7: Homeostasis and response; Inheritance, variation and evolution; and Ecology
Questions include: Multiple choice, structured, closed short answer, and open response

Sample paper B2F

Higher Tier

This exam is 70 marks and it is worth 16.7% of your final grade
This paper will last for 1 hour 15 minutes
This paper covers :Biology topics 5–7: Homeostasis and response; Inheritance, variation and evolution; and Ecology
Questions include: Multiple choice, structured, closed short answer, and open response

Sample paper B2H

Chemistry Paper 1: Combined Science: Trilogy

Monday, 19 May 2025 (am)

Foundation Tier

This exam is 70 marks and it is worth 16.7% of your final grade
This paper will last for 1 hour 15 minutes
This paper covers :Chemistry topics 8–12: Atomic structure and the periodic table; Bonding, structure, and the properties of matter; Quantitative chemistry; Chemical changes; and Energy changes
Questions include: Multiple choice, structured, closed short answer, and open response

Sample paper C1F

Higher Tier

This exam is 70 marks and it is worth 16.7% of your final grade
This paper will last for 1 hour 15 minutes
This paper covers :Chemistry topics 8–12: Atomic structure and the periodic table; Bonding, structure, and the properties of matter; Quantitative chemistry; Chemical changes; and Energy changes
Questions include: Multiple choice, structured, closed short answer, and open response

Sample paper C1H

Chemistry Paper 2: Combined Science: Trilogy

Friday, 13 June 2025 (am)

Foundation Tier

This exam is 70 marks and it is worth 16.7% of your final grade
This paper will last for 1 hour 15 minutes
This paper covers :Chemistry topics 13–17: The rate and extent of chemical change; Organic chemistry; Chemical analysis; Chemistry of the atmosphere; and Using resources.
Questions include: Multiple choice, structured, closed short answer, and open response

Sample paper C2F

Higher Tier

This exam is 70 marks and it is worth 16.7% of your final grade
This paper will last for 1 hour 15 minutes
This paper covers :Chemistry topics 13–17: The rate and extent of chemical change; Organic chemistry; Chemical analysis; Chemistry of the atmosphere; and Using resources.
Questions include: Multiple choice, structured, closed short answer, and open response

Sample paper C2H

Physics Paper 1: Combined Science: Trilogy

Thursday, 22 May 2025 (am)

Foundation Tier

This exam is 70 marks and it is worth 16.7% of your final grade
This paper will last for 1 hour 15 minutes
This paper covers :Physics topics 18–21: Energy; Electricity; Particle model of matter; and Atomic structure.
Questions include: Multiple choice, structured, closed short answer, and open response

Sample paper P1F

Higher Tier

This exam is 70 marks and it is worth 16.7% of your final grade
This paper will last for 1 hour 15 minutes
This paper covers :Physics topics 18–21: Energy; Electricity; Particle model of matter; and Atomic structure.
Questions include: Multiple choice, structured, closed short answer, and open response

Sample paper P1H

Physics Paper 2: Combined Science: Trilogy

Monday, 16 June 2025 (am)

Foundation Tier

This exam is 70 marks and it is worth 16.7% of your final grade
This paper will last for 1 hour 15 minutes
This paper covers :Physics topics 22–24: Forces; Waves; and Magnetism and electromagnetism
Questions include: Multiple choice, structured, closed short answer, and open response

Sample paper P2F

Higher Tier

This exam is 70 marks and it is worth 16.7% of your final grade
This paper will last for 1 hour 15 minutes
This paper covers :Physics topics 22–24: Forces; Waves; and Magnetism and electromagnetism
Questions include: Multiple choice, structured, closed short answer, and open response

Sample paper P2H

Examination Board : AQA and the specification number is 8464. You can see the full specification here.

Revision Tips

Revise AQA command words words and its demands in science exams to help you understand questions and therefore answer them well.
Use the knowledege organiser to review key lesson vocabulary for each unit
Answer End of Topic Tests to improve on areas you have opportunity to make more progres.
Use Youtube videos on key areas you struggle to understand and also this is an excellent way to revise all Required practicals .
Review lesson slides and other lesson resources provided on googleclassroom
Complete Seneca assignments on time
Solve past questions uploaded on googleclassroom (under exam conditions) and mark afterwards using the mark scheme provided
Complete at least an hour of revision each week in addition to independent learning activities
Ask for help if you feel lost or younstruggle with any key concepts
Construct mind maps to recall key concepts learned after each revision session.

Useful Resources

Google Classroom - for all the content and materials we have covered throughout the course

BBC bitesize Combined science

Physics and Maths Tutor (Website)-Topic tests and Practise exam questions

SaveMyExams- AQA Revision Notes, Exam Questions , Flashcards and Past Papers

Freesciencelessons.com- good revision lessons and in-depth explanation of required practicals

AQA GCSE Science Revision Playlist -Primrose Kitten Academy(Youtube video)

Science - subject revision slideshow

Biology Paper 1: GCSE Biology: 8461

Tuesday, 13 May 2025 (pm)

Foundation Tier

This exam is 100 marks and it is worth 50% of your final grade
This paper will last for 1 hour 45 minutes
This paper covers :Biology topics 1–4: Cell Biology; Organisation; Infection and response; and Bioenergetics
Questions include: Multiple choice, structured, closed short answer, and open response

Sample paper B1F

Higher Tier

This exam is 100 marks and it is worth 50% of your final grade
This paper will last for 1 hour 45 minutes
This paper covers :Biology topics 1–4: Cell Biology; Organisation; Infection and response; and Bioenergetics
Questions include: Multiple choice, structured, closed short answer, and open response

Sample paper B1H

Biology Paper 2: GCSE Biology: 8461

Monday, 9 June 2025 (am)

Foundation Tier

This exam is 100 marks and it is worth 50% of your final grade
This paper will last for 1 hour 45 minutes
This paper covers :Biology topics 5-7:Homeostasis and response; Inheritance, variation and evolution; and Ecology.
Questions include: Multiple choice, structured, closed short answer, and open response

Sample paper B2F

Higher Tier

This exam is 100 marks and it is worth 50% of your final grade
This paper will last for 1 hour 45 minutes
This paper covers :Biology topics 5-7:Homeostasis and response; Inheritance, variation and evolution; and Ecology.
Questions include: Multiple choice, structured, closed short answer, and open response

Sample paper B2H

Chemistry Paper 1: GCSE Chemistry: 8462

Monday, 19 May 2025 (am)

Foundation Tier

This exam is 100 marks and it is worth 50% of your final grade
This paper will last for 1 hour 45 minutes
This paper covers :Chemistry topics 1–5: Atomic structure and the periodic table; Bonding, structure, and the properties of matter; Quantitative chemistry; Chemical changes; and Energy changes
Questions include: Multiple choice, structured, closed short answer, and open response

Sample paper C1F

Higher Tier

This exam is 100 marks and it is worth 50% of your final grade
This paper will last for 1 hour 45 minutes
This paper covers :Chemistry topics 1–5: Atomic structure and the periodic table; Bonding, structure, and the properties of matter; Quantitative chemistry; Chemical changes; and Energy changes
Questions include: Multiple choice, structured, closed short answer, and open response

Sample paper C1H

Chemistry Paper 2: GCSE Chemistry: 8462

Friday, 13 June 2025 (am)

Foundation Tier

This exam is 100 marks and it is worth 50% of your final grade
This paper will last for 1 hour 45 minutes
This paper covers :Chemistry topics 6–10: The rate and extent of chemical change; Organic chemistry; Chemical analysis; Chemistry of the atmosphere; and Using resources.
Questions include: Multiple choice, structured, closed short answer, and open response

Sample paper C2F

Higher Tier

This exam is 100 marks and it is worth 50% of your final grade
This paper will last for 1 hour 45 minutes
This paper covers :Chemistry topics 6–10: The rate and extent of chemical change; Organic chemistry; Chemical analysis; Chemistry of the atmosphere; and Using resources.
Questions include: Multiple choice, structured, closed short answer, and open response

Sample paper C2H

Physics Paper 1: GCSE Physics: 8462

Thursday, 22 May 2025 (am)

Foundation Tier

This exam is 100 marks and it is worth 50% of your final grade
This paper will last for 1 hour 45 minutes
This paper covers :Physics topics 1-4: Energy; Electricity; Particle model of matter; and Atomic structure.
Questions include: Multiple choice, structured, closed short answer, and open response

Sample paper P1F

Higher Tier

This exam is 100 marks and it is worth 50% of your final grade
This paper will last for 1 hour 45 minutes
This paper covers :Physics topics 1-4: Energy; Electricity; Particle model of matter; and Atomic structure.
Questions include: Multiple choice, structured, closed short answer, and open response

Sample paper P1H

Physics Paper 2: GCSE Physics: 8462

Monday, 16 June 2025 (am)

Foundation Tier

This exam is 100 marks and it is worth 50% of your final grade
This paper will last for 1 hour 45 minutes
This paper covers :Physics topics 5-8: Forces; Waves; and Magnetism and electromagnetism ,Space physics
Questions include: Multiple choice, structured, closed short answer, and open response

Sample paper P2F

Higher Tier

This exam is 100 marks and it is worth 50% of your final grade
This paper will last for 1 hour 45 minutes
This paper covers :Physics topics 5-8: Forces; Waves; and Magnetism and electromagnetism ,Space physics
Questions include: Multiple choice, structured, closed short answer, and open response

Sample paper P2H

Examination Board : AQA and the specification number is 8461/8462/8463 (Biology/Chemistry/Physics).

You can see the full specification here.

Revision Tips

Revise AQA command words words and its demands in science exams to help you understand questions and therefore answer them well.
Use the knowledege organiser to review key lesson vocabulary for each unit
Answer End of Topic Tests to improve on areas you have opportunity to make more progres.
Use Youtube videos on key areas you struggle to understand and also this is an excellent way to revise all Required practicals .
Review lesson slides and other lesson resources provided on googleclassroom
Complete Seneca assignments on time
Solve past questions uploaded on googleclassroom (under exam conditions) and mark afterwards using the mark scheme provided
Complete at least an hour of revision each week in addition to independent learning activities
Ask for help if you feel lost or younstruggle with any key concepts
Construct mind maps to recall key concepts learned after each revision session.

Useful Resources

Google Classroom - for all the content and materials we have covered throughout the course

BBC bitesize -AQA Separate science

Physics and Maths Tutor (Website)-Topic tests and Practise exam questions

SaveMyExams- AQA Revision Notes, Exam Questions , Flashcards and Past Papers

Freesciencelessons.com- good revision lessons and in-depth explanation of required practicals

AQA GCSE Science Revision Playlist -Primrose Kitten Academy(Youtube video)

Science - subject revision slideshow

Curriculum Lead: Mr B Sarfo, Teacher of Science - bsarfo@thegatwickschool.org.uk

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