AQA GCSE Religious Studies B Paper 1 2025 Mark Scheme

Download the official AQA GCSE Religious Studies B Paper 1 Catholic Christianity mark scheme for the June 2025 exam series (8063/1) — the final v1.0 examiner-approved marking document used by AQA examiners during live assessment. This comprehensive PDF contains official mark allocations, AO1 and AO2 level descriptors, SPaG criteria, accepted responses, indicative content, evaluation guidance, and examiner-approved religious references across the entire Catholic Christianity unit. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}

The mark scheme covers key GCSE Religious Studies B topics including creation, Incarnation, Church and the Kingdom of God, eschatology, sacraments, pilgrimage, life after death, stewardship, vocation, reconciliation, and Catholic teachings on care of the dying. Students can study authentic examiner expectations for 1-mark, 2-mark, 4-mark, 5-mark, and 12-mark evaluation questions, including detailed guidance on how Level 4 answers are awarded in AO2 essays. The PDF also includes official references to Genesis, Gaudium et Spes, the Catechism of the Catholic Church, Pope Francis, the Nicene Creed, and key Biblical passages used throughout the June 2025 examination series.

Perfect for GCSE Religious Studies revision, mock exam marking, and mastering high-grade exam technique for the 2026 exams, this downloadable PDF works alongside the matching AQA 8063/1 June 2025 question paper available on markscheme.net. Fully optimised for mobile, tablet, and desktop learning with instant PDF download access.

This document is designed for Year 10 and Year 11 GCSE Religious Studies B students studying Catholic Christianity under the AQA 8063 specification, including students preparing for the 2026 examination series, resit candidates, private candidates, and home-schooled learners aiming for grades 7–9.

It is also highly valuable for teachers, tutors, revision providers, intervention coordinators, and parents who want authentic examiner guidance for AO1 knowledge questions, AO2 evaluation essays, SPaG assessment, and structured exam feedback. Schools can use the official June 2025 mark scheme for mock marking, moderation sessions, live walkthroughs, and identifying common weaknesses in extended Religious Studies responses.