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OCR GCSE Triple Science Foundation mock papers
Three separate OCR-style sciences at foundation tier: Biology, Chemistry and Physics, two papers each, 1 hour 45 minutes and 90 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 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 1Cell biology · Cell division · Transport in cells · Enzymes and digestion · Heart, blood and lungs · Plant tissues and transport · Photosynthesis · Respiration · The nervous system · The brain and the eye · Hormonal coordination · Temperature and water balance · Plant hormones · DNA and the genome | 90 marks | 1 hr 45 min |
| Biology — Paper 2Culturing microorganisms · Non-communicable disease · Infection and response · Monoclonal antibodies · Plant disease · Reproduction and meiosis · Inheritance and variation · Evolution and classification · Selective breeding and genetic engineering · Ecosystems and cycles · Biodiversity and human impact | 90 marks | 1 hr 45 min |
| Chemistry — Paper 1Atomic structure · Mixtures and separation · Purity and chromatography · Bonding and structure · Quantitative chemistry · Acids, bases and salts · Electrolysis · Energy changes | 90 marks | 1 hr 45 min |
| Chemistry — Paper 2The periodic table · Yield, atom economy and titrations · Reactivity and extraction of metals · Chemical cells and fuel cells · 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 | 90 marks | 1 hr 45 min |
| Physics — Paper 1Electric circuits · Static electricity · Particle model of matter · Pressure in fluids and gases · Forces · Moments, levers and gears · Forces and motion · Magnetism and electromagnetism · Induction and transformers | 90 marks | 1 hr 45 min |
| Physics — Paper 2Energy · Energy resources · Mains electricity and the National Grid · Atomic structure and radioactivity · Uses of radiation, fission and fusion · Waves · Sound, light and lenses · Space physics | 90 marks | 1 hr 45 min |
| Whole set | 540 marks | 10 hr 30 min |
What you get
Six complete papers
Biology, Chemistry and Physics, Papers 1 and 2: 90 marks and 1 hour 45 minutes each, the OCR J247, J248 and J249 shape.
OCR Gateway-style papers
Section A: 15 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 grade 1–9 for that science.
Pitched at Foundation tier
Questions sit in the foundation range, up to grade 5 (5–5 in Combined Science).
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 Biology A, Chemistry A and Physics A (J247, J248, J249) exam works
Two papers per science, each 1 hour 45 minutes and 90 marks. Foundation papers are Papers 1 and 2; Higher papers are Papers 3 and 4.
Each paper opens with multiple-choice questions, followed by structured and extended questions.
How to revise for it
- Know your tier’s paper numbers: Higher is Papers 3 and 4.
- Practise the multiple-choice section to bank marks quickly.
- Revise the extra separate-science content for each subject.
Is Foundation 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 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 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 (£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 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.
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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.