Pearson Edexcel GCSE Combined Science Paper 1 2025

Download the official Pearson Edexcel GCSE (9–1) Combined Science Paper 1 Foundation Tier question paper from the Summer 2025 examination series (1SC0/1BF). This authentic examiner-issued Foundation Tier paper contains real GCSE Biology questions covering genetics, DNA structure, evolution, selective breeding, neurones, reflex arcs, communicable and non-communicable diseases, osmosis, diffusion, mitosis, enzymes, respiration, and experimental investigations.

This Combined Science Foundation Tier paper is ideal for students preparing for the 2026 GCSE Combined Science examinations, classroom mock exams, intervention sessions, timed revision practice, tutoring, homeschooling, and independent self-study using official Pearson Edexcel assessment materials.

The examination includes practical and data-analysis questions involving agar diffusion cubes, kiwi-fruit enzyme investigations, reaction-time investigations, waist-to-hip ratio calculations, DNA extraction methods, disease transmission, food tests, and graph interpretation. Students are required to complete calculations, bar charts, experimental plans, and structured scientific explanations throughout the paper.

The paper was sat on Tuesday 13 May 2025 during the afternoon session, lasted 1 hour 10 minutes, carried 60 marks, and required the use of a ruler and calculator.

This official Pearson Edexcel GCSE Combined Science Foundation Tier paper is designed for Year 10 and Year 11 students preparing for Summer 2026 GCSE examinations, Foundation Tier Combined Science learners developing confidence in Biology concepts, GCSE resit candidates, and independent learners studying the Pearson Edexcel Combined Science specification.

It is also highly valuable for science teachers, tutors, intervention coordinators, revision academies, homeschooling parents, and classroom assessors who require authentic Pearson Edexcel examination materials for mock assessments, homework tasks, classroom revision, and examiner-standard GCSE Science preparation.