OCR GCSE Biology A Foundation Tier Paper 1 2025

Description: This is the official OCR GCSE (9–1) Biology A (Gateway Science) J247/01 Foundation Tier question paper, sat on Tuesday 13 May 2025 (Afternoon). The paper carries 90 marks over 1 hour 45 minutes and is divided into Section A (15 multiple choice questions) and Section B (structured and extended response questions).

Topics covered include cell biology, DNA structure, enzymes and digestion, plant and animal hormones, the circulatory system, the nervous system and reflex arcs, homeostasis, kidney function, reproduction, photosynthesis, osmosis, and mitosis in plant root cells.

This paper is for GCSE Biology students studying the OCR Gateway Science (9–1) specification at Foundation Tier who want to practise with a real 2025 exam paper. It is also ideal for teachers and tutors building mock exams or planning targeted revision sessions.