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AQA GCSE Combined Science Higher mock papers
All six AQA-style Combined Science papers at higher tier: Biology, Chemistry and Physics, Papers 1 and 2, each 1 hour 15 minutes and 70 marks. Questions with one right answer are marked instantly; written answers are marked by you against the mark scheme, then you get a double-award grade such as 6–5. Biology, Chemistry or Physics can also be bought on its own.
Independent mock papers in the AQA style — not official AQA papers.
What’s in every set
There are 13 complete sets, A to M. Every set contains these 6 papers, timed like the real exam.
| Paper | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Biology Paper 1Cell biology · Cell division · Transport in cells · Enzymes and digestion · Heart, blood and lungs · Non-communicable disease · Plant tissues and transport · Infection and response · Photosynthesis · Respiration | 70 marks | 1 hr 15 min |
| Biology Paper 2The nervous system · Hormonal coordination · DNA and the genome · Reproduction and meiosis · Inheritance and variation · Evolution and classification · Selective breeding and genetic engineering · Ecosystems and cycles · Biodiversity and human impact | 70 marks | 1 hr 15 min |
| Chemistry Paper 1Atomic structure · Mixtures and separation · The periodic table · Bonding and structure · Quantitative chemistry · Acids, bases and salts · Reactivity and extraction of metals · Electrolysis · Energy changes | 70 marks | 1 hr 15 min |
| Chemistry Paper 2Purity and chromatography · Rates of reaction · Reversible reactions and equilibrium · Crude oil and fuels · Tests for gases · The atmosphere · Using resources | 70 marks | 1 hr 15 min |
| Physics Paper 1Energy · Energy resources · Electric circuits · Mains electricity and the National Grid · Particle model of matter · Atomic structure and radioactivity | 70 marks | 1 hr 15 min |
| Physics Paper 2Forces · Forces and motion · Waves · Magnetism and electromagnetism | 70 marks | 1 hr 15 min |
| Whole set | 420 marks | 7 hr 30 min |
What you get
Six complete papers
Biology, Chemistry and Physics, Papers 1 and 2: 70 marks and 1 hour 15 minutes each, the AQA 8464 shape.
AQA-style questions
Numbered parts such as 01.1 and 01.2, marks in square brackets, required-practical questions and 6-mark extended answers.
Calculations with method marks
Type the number and it is marked straight away. A wrong final answer can still earn method marks for your working, as in a real mark scheme.
Predicted grade
Your mark is set against the summer 2026 AQA boundaries to give a double-award grade such as 6–5.
Pitched at Higher tier
Questions run from the grade 4 crossover up to grade 9, with the hardest material at the end of each paper.
Equations and periodic table
The equations sheet and the periodic table are one tap away inside every Physics and Chemistry question.
Printable exam papers
Every paper downloads as a PDF with answer lines, data sheets and the full mark scheme.
How the AQA GCSE Combined Science: Trilogy (8464) exam works
Six papers, two each in biology, chemistry and physics. Every paper is 1 hour 15 minutes and 70 marks. Combined Science gives two GCSE grades, from 1-1 up to 9-9.
AQA mixes multiple-choice, short structured questions, maths-based calculations and longer six-mark answers, and includes questions on the required practicals.
How to revise for it
- Learn every required practical: method, variables and possible errors.
- Practise the six-mark questions with a clear, ordered answer.
- Revise equations and units, especially for physics.
Is Higher right for your child?
Questions parents ask
Are these real AQA past papers?
No. They are brand-new mock papers written in the AQA style, with the same number of papers, marks, timings and question style as the real AQA GCSE Combined Science exam. Because they are new, your child cannot have seen the questions before, which makes them a fair test. We are not connected to AQA.
How many mock papers do I get?
There are 13 complete sets, A to M. Each set has 6 papers, so that is 78 full papers in total. You can buy one paper (£6), one complete set (£19.99), or several sets.
How is it marked?
Questions with one right answer are marked instantly. Longer written answers come with the mark scheme, level descriptors and a model answer, so your child (or you) can mark them the way an examiner would.
Will my child get a predicted grade?
Yes. The final mark is set against recent AQA grade boundaries to give a predicted grade from 1 to 9. It is a guide to where your child is now, not a promise of the final result.
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Try a free sample first
Every paper has a free sample, so your child can try the format before you buy.