GCSE · AQA · Biology
AQA GCSE Biology (8461) revision for both papers
29 AQA papers at Foundation and Higher tier, 1,504 questions across all seven topics, plus revision notes and flashcards. Answer a question, get it marked against the AQA mark scheme with feedback on what you missed, then rewrite it and have it marked again.
Studying A-Level instead? Go to the AQA A-Level Biology course.
What you'll study
The AQA GCSE Biology topics on Markaroo
Foundation (1F) and Higher (1H).
- 4.1 Cell biology
- 4.2 Organisation
- 4.3 Infection and response
- 4.4 Bioenergetics
Foundation (2F) and Higher (2H).
- 4.5 Homeostasis and response
- 4.6 Inheritance, variation and evolution
- 4.7 Ecology
The papers are 1F, 1H, 2F and 2H for the AQA specimen set, November 2020, November 2021, June 2022, June 2023, June 2024 and June 2025, plus Paper 1 Higher from June 2018: 29 papers in all.
Assessment
How AQA GCSE Biology is examined
| Paper | What's assessed | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 (1 hr 45 min) | Topics 4.1 to 4.4: cell biology, organisation, infection and response, and bioenergetics | 100 · 50% |
| Paper 2 (1 hr 45 min) | Topics 4.5 to 4.7: homeostasis and response, inheritance, variation and evolution, and ecology | 100 · 50% |
Both papers are sat at Foundation or Higher tier. Your written answers are marked against the AQA mark scheme for that question, with feedback on what would gain you more marks.
Markaroo is independent and is not affiliated with or endorsed by AQA. Past papers are attempted and marked inside the app, not offered as downloads.
Questions
AQA GCSE Biology on Markaroo
Which AQA GCSE Biology (8461) papers does Markaroo cover?
Both papers at both tiers: Paper 1 Foundation and Higher (topics 4.1 to 4.4) and Paper 2 Foundation and Higher (topics 4.5 to 4.7). There are 29 AQA papers: 1F, 1H, 2F and 2H for the specimen set, November 2020, November 2021 and June 2022 to June 2025, plus Paper 1 Higher from June 2018. That is 1,504 exam questions.
How is AQA GCSE Biology assessed?
Two written exams, each 1 hour 45 minutes, 100 marks and 50% of the GCSE, sat at Foundation or Higher tier. Paper 1 covers cell biology, organisation, infection and response, and bioenergetics. Paper 2 covers homeostasis and response, inheritance, variation and evolution, and ecology.
Is this GCSE Biology or Combined Science?
This course is AQA GCSE Biology 8461, the separate science. It is not AQA GCSE Combined Science: Trilogy (8464). For the A-Level, see the AQA A-Level Biology (7402) course.
Are there revision notes and flashcards?
Yes. There are 116 revision notes across topics 4.1 to 4.7, and 1,392 spaced-repetition flashcards in 116 decks, alongside the past-paper questions.
Does Markaroo replace my teacher's marking?
No. Markaroo supplements teacher marking rather than replacing it. It gives you more practice with feedback against the AQA mark scheme between the pieces of work your teacher marks.
Is there a free plan for AQA GCSE Biology on Markaroo?
Yes. The free plan gives you your coach and 2 written answers marked free, with no card required. Plus unlocks unlimited questions, AI essay marking and the rewrite loop from £6.99 a month (add more subjects for £5 each, with a 7-day free trial).