Pearson Edexcel A Level History Paper 1b 2025 Mark Scheme

Get the official Pearson Edexcel A-Level History Paper 1 Option 1B mark scheme from the June 2025 examination series (9HI0/1B) covering England, 1509–1603: authority, nation and religion. This examiner-approved PDF contains the complete Level 1–5 assessment criteria, indicative content, interpretation guidance, and precise examiner expectations used to award marks across Sections A, B and C in the live Summer 2025 paper.

This mark scheme explains the exact analytical standards required for top-band responses on Tudor religion, social structure, Tudor government, Justices of the Peace, and Elizabeth I’s handling of Ireland between 1589–1603. It includes detailed indicative content on the English Reformation, royal supremacy, Parliament, local government, rebellion, war and historical interpretations. Pair it with the matching Edexcel 9HI0/1B June 2025 question paper on markscheme.net for complete examiner-standard revision and self-assessment practice. Updated for the 2025/2026 academic year, optimised for mobile and desktop, and instantly downloadable from markscheme.net — your fastest route to top-grade A-Level History revision.

This document is designed for Year 12 and Year 13 students preparing for the 2026 Pearson Edexcel A-Level History examinations, including retake candidates targeting A and A* grades, sixth-form learners, and home-educated students studying Tudor England and interpretations analysis. It is especially valuable for students aiming to understand how examiners reward judgement, evidence integration, contextual knowledge and analytical depth in breadth-study essays.

It is equally useful for teachers, private tutors, revision-course providers and parents supporting advanced History revision at home. The mark scheme can be used to standardise essay marking, run examiner-style feedback sessions, assess interpretation analysis, moderate coursework-style responses, and identify weaknesses in Tudor England thematic understanding and historical argumentation.