GCSE Physics

AQA · Edexcel · OCR · Past Papers 2015–2024

About GCSE Physics

GCSE Physics covers energy, electricity, particle model of matter, atomic structure, forces, waves, magnetism and space physics.

Topics covered

EnergyElectricityParticle ModelAtomic StructureForcesWavesMagnetismSpace Physics

Exam structure

  • Paper 1
  • Paper 2

Total marks: 200 · Duration: 3.5 hours total

Illustrative grade boundaries (raw %)

Grade456789
Approx.26%+36%+46%+56%+66%+76%+

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How Examevo marks Physics

  • Checks numerical working and significant figures on equation questions.
  • Flags skipped units and missing vector directions on forces items.
  • Shows which topic blocks still sit below your target grade after each paper.

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