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AQA GCSE Triple Science Higher mock papers
Three separate AQA-style sciences at higher tier: Biology, Chemistry and Physics, two papers each, 1 hour 45 minutes and 100 marks per paper. Questions with one right answer are marked instantly; written answers are marked by you against the mark scheme, then you get a grade 1–9 for that science. Any one science 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 · Culturing microorganisms · Cell division · Transport in cells · Enzymes and digestion · Heart, blood and lungs · Non-communicable disease · Plant tissues and transport · Infection and response · Monoclonal antibodies · Plant disease · Photosynthesis · Respiration | 100 marks | 1 hr 45 min |
| Biology Paper 2The nervous system · The brain and the eye · Hormonal coordination · Temperature and water balance · Plant hormones · 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 | 100 marks | 1 hr 45 min |
| Chemistry Paper 1Atomic structure · Mixtures and separation · The periodic table · Bonding and structure · Quantitative chemistry · Yield, atom economy and titrations · Acids, bases and salts · Reactivity and extraction of metals · Electrolysis · Energy changes · Chemical cells and fuel cells | 100 marks | 1 hr 45 min |
| Chemistry Paper 2Purity and chromatography · Rates of reaction · Reversible reactions and equilibrium · Crude oil and fuels · Organic chemistry and polymers · Tests for gases · Identifying ions · The atmosphere · Using resources · Materials, Haber process and fertilisers | 100 marks | 1 hr 45 min |
| Physics Paper 1Energy · Energy resources · Electric circuits · Mains electricity and the National Grid · Static electricity · Particle model of matter · Atomic structure and radioactivity · Uses of radiation, fission and fusion | 100 marks | 1 hr 45 min |
| Physics Paper 2Pressure in fluids and gases · Forces · Moments, levers and gears · Forces and motion · Waves · Sound, light and lenses · Magnetism and electromagnetism · Induction and transformers · Space physics | 100 marks | 1 hr 45 min |
| Whole set | 600 marks | 10 hr 30 min |
What you get
Six complete papers
Biology, Chemistry and Physics, Papers 1 and 2: 100 marks and 1 hour 45 minutes each, the AQA 8461, 8462 and 8463 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 grade 1–9 for that science.
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 Biology, Chemistry and Physics (8461, 8462, 8463) exam works
Separate sciences give three full GCSEs. Each science has two papers of 1 hour 45 minutes and 100 marks, so there are six papers in all.
There is more content than Combined Science, and AQA includes extra required practicals and more demanding maths in physics and chemistry.
How to revise for it
- Revise the extra separate-science content as well as the shared topics.
- Practise longer calculations and multi-step problems.
- Learn the extra required practicals for each science.
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 Triple 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 (£25.99), 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.