OCR GCSE Biology A Higher June 2025 Question Paper

Official OCR GCSE (9–1) Biology A (Gateway Science) Higher Tier question paper from the June 2025 exam series, sat on Tuesday 13 May 2025. Paper code J247/03, 1 hour 45 minutes, total 90 marks. Section A contains 15 multiple-choice questions; Section B contains structured questions including a 6-mark extended-response question on enzyme activity.

Topics assessed include homeostasis (kidneys, ADH, body temperature), the nervous system and eye, photosynthesis and respiration, cell division and mitosis, DNA structure and protein synthesis, enzymes (catalase), diabetes and HbA1c, and the brain. Use this paper for timed practice, revision, and exam preparation alongside the official mark scheme.

This question paper is for GCSE Biology students preparing for the OCR Gateway Science Higher Tier exam, as well as teachers and tutors building revision resources. It suits Year 11 students sitting the J247/03 paper, students retaking GCSE Biology, and home-educated learners who want authentic past-paper practice under timed conditions. Parents supporting revision and SEN tutors planning targeted intervention will also find it useful.