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AQA GCSE Maths Higher mock papers
Three AQA-style papers of 80 marks: Paper 1 without a calculator, Papers 2 and 3 with one. Each paper opens with the quick “circle your answer” questions AQA is known for, then ramps up to multi-step problems, with marks shown in square brackets exactly as on the real paper.
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 3 papers, timed like the real exam.
| Paper | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 — Non-calculatorNumber · Algebra · Ratio & proportion · Geometry & measures · Probability · Statistics | 80 marks | 1 hr 30 min |
| Paper 2 — CalculatorNumber · Algebra · Ratio & proportion · Geometry & measures · Probability · Statistics | 80 marks | 1 hr 30 min |
| Paper 3 — CalculatorNumber · Algebra · Ratio & proportion · Geometry & measures · Probability · Statistics | 80 marks | 1 hr 30 min |
| Whole set | 240 marks | 4 hr 30 min |
What you get
Three 80-mark papers
Paper 1 non-calculator, Papers 2 and 3 calculator — 1 hour 30 minutes each, the AQA 8300 shape.
AQA-style openers
Each paper starts with short “Circle your answer” questions, then builds up through the grades.
Written answers, marked instantly
You type your answers; the paper is marked the moment you submit, with a worked solution for every question.
Predicted grade
Your mark is set against the summer 2026 AQA grade boundaries to give a predicted grade 1–9.
Pitched at Higher tier
Questions run from the grade 4–5 crossover up to grade 9, with the hardest material at the end of each paper.
Whole specification
Number, algebra, ratio and proportion, geometry and measures, probability and statistics, weighted as AQA weights them.
Printable exam papers
Every paper downloads as a PDF with answer lines, the formulae sheet and a full set of worked solutions.
How the AQA GCSE Maths (8300) exam works
AQA sets three equally weighted papers, each 1 hour 30 minutes and 80 marks. Paper 1 is non-calculator; Papers 2 and 3 allow a calculator. Every topic can come up on any paper, so there is no safe paper to leave a topic for.
A recognisable AQA habit is to open each paper with a few short multiple-choice questions where you circle the answer, before the questions build up to longer multi-step problems near the end.
How to revise for it
- Bank the quick marks: do the opening multiple-choice questions fast but carefully.
- Practise non-calculator methods (fractions, percentages, long multiplication) for Paper 1.
- Show working on longer questions: method marks are given even when the final answer is wrong.
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 Maths 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 3 papers, so that is 39 full papers in total. You can buy one paper (£6), one complete set (£12.99), or several sets.
How is it marked?
Every question is marked the moment your child submits the paper, with a worked solution for each one.
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.