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GCSE Science Past Papers

Download GCSE Science past papers and mark schemes by exam board.

Written by Daniel FosterReviewed by Daniel FosterLast updated: 16 May 2026
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June 2024

Paper 1 – Combined Science Trilogy : Biology - Foundation

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Paper 1 – Combined Science Trilogy : Biology - Higher

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Paper 2 – Combined Science Trilogy : Biology - Foundation

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Paper 2 – Combined Science Trilogy : Biology - Higher

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Paper 1 – Combined Science Trilogy : Chemistry - Foundation

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Paper 1 – Combined Science Trilogy : Chemistry - Higher

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Paper 2 – Combined Science Trilogy : Chemistry - Foundation

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Paper 2 – Combined Science Trilogy : Chemistry - Higher

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Paper 1 – Combined Science Trilogy : Physics - Foundation

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Paper 1 – Combined Science Trilogy : Physics - Higher

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Paper 2 – Combined Science Trilogy : Physics - Foundation

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Paper 2 – Combined Science Trilogy : Physics - Higher

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Paper 1 – Combined Science Synergy : (1F) - Foundation

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Paper 1 – Combined Science Synergy : (1H) - Higher

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Paper 2 – Combined Science Synergy : (2F) - Foundation

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Paper 2 – Combined Science Synergy : (2H) - Higher

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Paper 3 – Combined Science Synergy : (3F) - Foundation

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Paper 3 – Combined Science Synergy : (3H) - Higher

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Paper 4 – Combined Science Synergy : (4F) - Foundation

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Paper 4 – Combined Science Synergy : (4H) - Higher

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June 2023

Paper 1 – Combined Science Trilogy : Biology - Foundation

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Paper 1 – Combined Science Trilogy : Biology - Higher

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Paper 2 – Combined Science Trilogy : Biology - Foundation

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Paper 2 – Combined Science Trilogy : Biology - Higher

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Paper 3 – Combined Science Trilogy : Chemistry - Foundation

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Paper 3 – Combined Science Trilogy : Chemistry - Higher

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Paper 4 – Combined Science Trilogy : Chemistry - Foundation

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Paper 4 – Combined Science Trilogy : Chemistry - Higher

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Paper 5 – Combined Science Trilogy : Physics - Foundation

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Paper 5 – Combined Science Trilogy : Physics - Higher

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Paper 6 – Combined Science Trilogy : Physics - Foundation

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Paper 6 – Combined Science Trilogy : Physics - Higher

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Paper 1 – Combined Science Synergy : (1F) - Foundation

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Paper 1 – Combined Science Synergy : (1H) - Higher

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Paper 2 – Combined Science Synergy : (2F) - Foundation

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Paper 2 – Combined Science Synergy : (2H) - Higher

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Paper 4 – Combined Science Synergy : (4F) - Foundation

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Paper 4 – Combined Science Synergy : (4H) - Higher

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June 2022

Paper 1 – Combined Science Trilogy : Biology - Foundation

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Paper 1 – Combined Science Trilogy : Biology - Higher

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Paper 2 – Combined Science Trilogy : Biology - Foundation

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Paper 2 – Combined Science Trilogy : Biology - Higher

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Paper 3 – Combined Science Trilogy : Chemistry - Foundation

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Paper 3 – Combined Science Trilogy : Chemistry - Higher

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Paper 4 – Combined Science Trilogy : Chemistry - Foundation

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Paper 4 – Combined Science Trilogy : Chemistry - Higher

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Paper 5 – Combined Science Trilogy : Physics - Foundation

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Paper 5 – Combined Science Trilogy : Physics - Higher

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Paper 6 – Combined Science Trilogy : Physics - Foundation

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Paper 6 – Combined Science Trilogy : Physics - Higher

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Paper 1 – Combined Science Synergy : (1F) - Foundation

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Paper 1 – Combined Science Synergy : (1H) - Higher

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Paper 2 – Combined Science Synergy : (2F) - Foundation

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Paper 2 – Combined Science Synergy : (2H) - Higher

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Paper 3 – Combined Science Synergy : (3F) - Foundation

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Paper 3 – Combined Science Synergy : (3H) - Higher

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Paper 4 – Combined Science Synergy : (4F) - Foundation

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Paper 4 – Combined Science Synergy : (4H) - Higher

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November 2021

Paper 1 – Combined Science Trilogy: Biology - Foundation

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Paper 1 – Combined Science Trilogy: Biology - Higher

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Paper 2 – Combined Science Trilogy: Biology - Foundation

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Paper 2 – Combined Science Trilogy: Biology - Higher

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Paper 3 – Combined Science Trilogy: Chemistry - Foundation

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Paper 3 – Combined Science Trilogy: Chemistry - Higher

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Paper 4 – Combined Science Trilogy: Chemistry - Foundation

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Paper 4 – Combined Science Trilogy: Chemistry - Higher

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Paper 5 – Combined Science Trilogy: Physics - Foundation

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Paper 5 – Combined Science Trilogy: Physics - Higher

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Paper 6 – Combined Science Trilogy: Physics - Foundation

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Paper 6 – Combined Science Trilogy: Physics - Higher

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Paper 1 – Combined Science Synergy : (1F) - Foundation

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Paper 1 – Combined Science Synergy : (1H) - Higher

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Paper 2 – Combined Science Synergy : (2F) - Foundation

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Paper 2 – Combined Science Synergy : (2H) - Higher

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Paper 3 – Combined Science Synergy : (3F) - Foundation

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Paper 3 – Combined Science Synergy : (3H) - Higher

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Paper 4 – Combined Science Synergy : (4F) - Foundation

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Paper 4 – Combined Science Synergy : (4H) - Higher

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November 2020

Paper 1 – Combined Science Trilogy: Biology - Foundation

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Paper 1 – Combined Science Trilogy: Biology - Higher

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Paper 2 – Combined Science Trilogy: Biology - Foundation

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Paper 2 – Combined Science Trilogy: Biology - Higher

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Paper 3 – Combined Science Trilogy: Chemistry - Foundation

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Paper 3 – Combined Science Trilogy: Chemistry - Higher

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Paper 4 – Combined Science Trilogy: Chemistry - Foundation

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Paper 4 – Combined Science Trilogy: Chemistry - Higher

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Paper 5 – Combined Science Trilogy: Physics - Foundation

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Paper 5 – Combined Science Trilogy: Physics - Higher

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Paper 6 – Combined Science Trilogy: Physics - Foundation

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Paper 6 – Combined Science Trilogy: Physics - Higher

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Paper 1 – Combined Science Synergy : (1F) - Foundation

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Paper 1 – Combined Science Synergy : (1H) - Higher

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Paper 2 – Combined Science Synergy : (2F) - Foundation

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Paper 2 – Combined Science Synergy : (2H) - Higher

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Paper 3 – Combined Science Synergy : (3F) - Foundation

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Paper 3 – Combined Science Synergy : (3H) - Higher

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Paper 4 – Combined Science Synergy : (4F) - Foundation

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Paper 4 – Combined Science Synergy : (4H) - Higher

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Practice GCSE Science

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Practise Combined Science pathways

After each paper checklist

Use this Science-specific review sequence before starting the next paper.

  1. Classify every major error into Biology, Chemistry or Physics.
  2. Separate practical-method losses from theory losses.
  3. Return to the relevant subject hub before attempting another mixed paper.

Past paper workflow focus

  • Split mixed-paper errors into Biology/Chemistry/Physics
  • Route each gap to the correct subject hub
  • Retest fixed gaps in a new mixed paper
  • Track command-word issues across strands

Quick answers

How should I review Combined Science mixed papers?

Classify each error by Biology, Chemistry or Physics first, then target the right subject hub.

When should I switch from mixed to subject-specific revision?

Switch when one subject repeatedly causes mark loss across multiple mixed papers.

What should I log after each Combined Science paper?

Log error subject, command word, method type and next revision target.

Expand your revision path

Jump from this subject page into broader GCSE hubs plus quiz and guide collections.

How to use full papers effectively

GCSE Science past papers are most useful once students know which weaknesses belong to Biology, Chemistry or Physics. Full papers are helpful for timing and mixed-paper stamina, but they work best when used alongside subject-specific revision so the mark losses can be traced back to the right scientific method or content gap.

On this Combined Science papers page, classify errors by subject strand first, then route each weakness back to the right subject hub before the next mixed paper.

GCSE Science Revision FAQ

These answers focus on combined science planning, required practicals, subject overlap and when to split revision into Biology, Chemistry and Physics.

How should I review Combined Science mixed papers?

Classify each error by Biology, Chemistry or Physics first, then target the right subject hub.

When should I switch from mixed to subject-specific revision?

Switch when one subject repeatedly causes mark loss across multiple mixed papers.

What should I log after each Combined Science paper?

Log error subject, command word, method type and next revision target.