Pearson Edexcel GCSE Combined Science Paper 3 2025

Download the official Pearson Edexcel GCSE (9–1) Combined Science Paper 3 Physics Foundation Tier question paper from the Summer 2025 examination series (1SC0/1PF). This authentic examiner-issued Foundation Tier Physics paper contains real GCSE Physics questions covering electromagnetic radiation, infrared and ultraviolet radiation, refraction, velocity-time graphs, acceleration, atomic structure, radioactive isotopes, half-life calculations, falling objects, energy transfers, wind power generation, weight and mass, resultant forces, wave properties, transverse earthquake waves, and radiation absorption investigations.

This Combined Science Foundation Tier Physics 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 analytical questions involving refraction graphs, velocity-time graphs, force and acceleration calculations, wave-speed investigations, gradient calculations, wind-power percentage changes, radioactive count-rate experiments, and energy-store diagrams. Students are required to interpret graphs, analyse experimental methods, complete calculations, explain physical processes, and apply Physics equations throughout the paper.

The paper was sat on Thursday 22 May 2025 during the morning session, lasted 1 hour 10 minutes, carried 60 marks, and required the use of a calculator, ruler, and the enclosed Physics equation booklet.

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

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