OCR GCSE Biology A Gateway Paper 1 Foundation Mark Scheme

This is the official June 2025 mark scheme for OCR GCSE Biology A Gateway, Paper 1 Foundation Tier (J247/01). It contains the complete marking guidance, accepted answers, alternative responses, and assessment objective breakdowns for all 24 questions, including the Section A multiple-choice questions and the extended-response level-of-response question on jackrabbit adaptations.
Use this mark scheme alongside the question paper to check your answers, understand how marks are awarded, and identify common pitfalls. It covers core Foundation Tier topics including cell biology, DNA structure, enzymes, the menstrual cycle, homeostasis, photosynthesis, osmosis, the circulatory system, the eye, and mitosis.

This mark scheme is for GCSE students sitting OCR Biology A Gateway (Foundation Tier) who want to self-mark past papers and revise effectively for their exams. It is also a valuable resource for teachers preparing lessons and revision sessions, tutors providing one-to-one support, and parents helping their children prepare for GCSE Biology. Anyone working through the J247/01 June 2025 paper will find this essential for accurate marking.