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Edexcel GCSE Combined Science Higher mock papers
All six Edexcel-style Combined Science papers at higher tier: Biology, Chemistry and Physics, Papers 1 and 2, each 1 hour 10 minutes and 60 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 Edexcel style — not official Pearson Edexcel 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 · Non-communicable disease · Infection and response · The nervous system · DNA and the genome · Reproduction and meiosis · Inheritance and variation · Evolution and classification · Selective breeding and genetic engineering | 60 marks | 1 hr 10 min |
| Biology Paper 2Heart, blood and lungs · Plant tissues and transport · Photosynthesis · Respiration · Hormonal coordination · Ecosystems and cycles · Biodiversity and human impact | 60 marks | 1 hr 10 min |
| Chemistry Paper 1Atomic structure · Mixtures and separation · Purity and chromatography · Bonding and structure · Quantitative chemistry · Acids, bases and salts · Reactivity and extraction of metals · Electrolysis · Reversible reactions and equilibrium · Using resources | 60 marks | 1 hr 10 min |
| Chemistry Paper 2The periodic table · Energy changes · Rates of reaction · Crude oil and fuels · Tests for gases · The atmosphere | 60 marks | 1 hr 10 min |
| Physics Paper 1Energy · Energy resources · Atomic structure and radioactivity · Forces and motion · Waves | 60 marks | 1 hr 10 min |
| Physics Paper 2Electric circuits · Mains electricity and the National Grid · Particle model of matter · Forces · Magnetism and electromagnetism | 60 marks | 1 hr 10 min |
| Whole set | 360 marks | 7 hr |
What you get
Six complete papers
Biology, Chemistry and Physics, Papers 1 and 2: 60 marks and 1 hour 10 minutes each, the Edexcel 1SC0 shape.
Edexcel-style questions
Lettered parts, marks in the margin, a “Total for Question” line and starred (*) 6-mark 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 Edexcel 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 Pearson Edexcel GCSE Combined Science (1SC0) exam works
Six papers, two each in biology, chemistry and physics. Every paper is 1 hour 10 minutes and 60 marks, for a double grade from 1-1 to 9-9.
Edexcel papers end with longer six-mark questions and test the core practicals throughout.
How to revise for it
- Know the core practicals inside out.
- Practise calculations with clear working and units.
- Time yourself: 60 marks in 70 minutes leaves little spare.
Is Higher right for your child?
Questions parents ask
Are these real Edexcel past papers?
No. They are brand-new mock papers written in the Edexcel style, with the same number of papers, marks, timings and question style as the real Edexcel 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 Pearson Edexcel.
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 Edexcel 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.
Printing, free samples, devices and payment are covered in our main FAQ.
Try a free sample first
Every paper has a free sample, so your child can try the format before you buy.