AQA GCSE Combined Science papers: marks, time and calculator rules
AQA GCSE Combined Science: Trilogy (8464) has 6 papers, each 70 marks and 1 hour 15 minutes. This page lists every paper, its code, and whether a calculator is allowed.
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All AQA GCSE Combined Science papers
| Paper | Tier | Code | Marks | Time | Calculator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biology Paper 1 | Foundation | 8464/B/1F | 70 | 1 hour 15 minutes | Allowed |
| Biology Paper 1 | Higher | 8464/B/1H | 70 | 1 hour 15 minutes | Allowed |
| Biology Paper 2 | Foundation | 8464/B/2F | 70 | 1 hour 15 minutes | Allowed |
| Biology Paper 2 | Higher | 8464/B/2H | 70 | 1 hour 15 minutes | Allowed |
| Chemistry Paper 1 | Foundation | 8464/C/1F | 70 | 1 hour 15 minutes | Allowed |
| Chemistry Paper 1 | Higher | 8464/C/1H | 70 | 1 hour 15 minutes | Allowed |
| Chemistry Paper 2 | Foundation | 8464/C/2F | 70 | 1 hour 15 minutes | Allowed |
| Chemistry Paper 2 | Higher | 8464/C/2H | 70 | 1 hour 15 minutes | Allowed |
| Physics Paper 1 | Foundation | 8464/P/1F | 70 | 1 hour 15 minutes | Allowed |
| Physics Paper 1 | Higher | 8464/P/1H | 70 | 1 hour 15 minutes | Allowed |
| Physics Paper 2 | Foundation | 8464/P/2F | 70 | 1 hour 15 minutes | Allowed |
| Physics Paper 2 | Higher | 8464/P/2H | 70 | 1 hour 15 minutes | Allowed |
Source: the published specification. Total marks and times are the same on Foundation and Higher.
How the marks and sheets work
- One mark per marking point; 6-mark answers are marked by level (Level 1-3, 1-2 / 3-4 / 5-6 marks). Marks print as [n marks].
- A Physics equations sheet is supplied in the 2023 to 2027 series (DfE arrangement); Biology and Chemistry have none (Chemistry gives a periodic table).
Practise for these papers
Work through the Biology, Chemistry and Physics topics, each with worked examples and answers.
Other guides: Edexcel GCSE Combined Science papers.