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OCR GCSE Combined Science Higher mock papers
All six OCR-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 OCR style — not official OCR 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 7Cell biology · Cell division · Transport in cells · Enzymes and digestion · Heart, blood and lungs · Plant tissues and transport · Photosynthesis · Respiration · The nervous system · Hormonal coordination · DNA and the genome | 60 marks | 1 hr 10 min |
| Biology — Paper 8Non-communicable disease · Infection and response · Reproduction and meiosis · Inheritance and variation · Evolution and classification · Selective breeding and genetic engineering · Ecosystems and cycles · Biodiversity and human impact | 60 marks | 1 hr 10 min |
| Chemistry — Paper 9Atomic structure · Mixtures and separation · Purity and chromatography · Bonding and structure · Quantitative chemistry · Acids, bases and salts · Electrolysis · Energy changes | 60 marks | 1 hr 10 min |
| Chemistry — Paper 10The periodic table · Reactivity and extraction of metals · Rates of reaction · Reversible reactions and equilibrium · Crude oil and fuels · The atmosphere · Using resources | 60 marks | 1 hr 10 min |
| Physics — Paper 11Electric circuits · Static electricity · Particle model of matter · Forces · Forces and motion · Magnetism and electromagnetism | 60 marks | 1 hr 10 min |
| Physics — Paper 12Energy · Energy resources · Mains electricity and the National Grid · Atomic structure and radioactivity · Waves | 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 OCR J250 shape.
OCR Gateway-style papers
Section A: 10 multiple-choice questions. Section B: structured questions, with 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 OCR 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 OCR Gateway GCSE Combined Science A (J250) exam works
Six papers, each 1 hour 10 minutes and 60 marks. Foundation papers are numbered 1 to 6 and Higher papers 7 to 12, two for each science.
Each paper starts with a section of multiple-choice questions, then structured and longer questions, including practical skills.
How to revise for it
- Work quickly but accurately through the multiple-choice opening section.
- Check your paper numbers: Higher uses Papers 7 to 12.
- Practise the practical activity group skills OCR tests.
Is Higher right for your child?
Questions parents ask
Are these real OCR past papers?
No. They are brand-new mock papers written in the OCR style, with the same number of papers, marks, timings and question style as the real OCR 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 OCR.
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 OCR 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.