Edexcel GCSE Physics past papers and mark schemes
Pearson Edexcel publishes its GCSE Physics (1PH0) past papers and mark schemes free through its own past paper search. There are two papers of 1 hour 45 minutes, each 100 marks, at Foundation or Higher tier. The most recent papers are kept for teachers for about a year.
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Where to find every Edexcel GCSE Physics paper
Pearson publishes Edexcel GCSE Physics question papers, mark schemes and examiners' reports free on its own past paper search, rather than as a fixed list of links, so we send you straight there.
Open Pearson's free past paper search
- Choose GCSE and Physics (2016) if they are not already selected.
- Pick the exam series, then open the question paper, mark scheme or examiners' report.
- Papers from the last 12 months are for teachers only; ask your teacher for them after your mocks.
Edexcel GCSE Physics paper structure
| Paper | Questions or marks | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Paper 1: key concepts, motion and forces, energy, waves, light, radioactivity, astronomy | 100 marks | 1 hour 45 minutes |
| Paper 2: key concepts, energy, forces, electricity, magnetism, particle model | 100 marks | 1 hour 45 minutes |
For the 2025, 2026 and 2027 exams, every student gets a physics equation sheet in the exam, so you do not have to memorise the equations. What earns the marks is choosing the right equation, rearranging it and using the correct units.
Tips for Edexcel GCSE Physics papers
- Both Edexcel papers start from the same key concepts, such as units and prefixes, so make those automatic first.
- Edexcel core practicals appear in both papers. Know the method and how to make each one more accurate.
- Show every step of a calculation: method marks are given even when the final answer is wrong.
- Ask your teacher for the newest papers after your mocks, since Pearson keeps them for teachers at first.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I download Edexcel GCSE Physics past papers?
From Pearson's free past paper search, linked on this page. Choose GCSE and Physics (2016), then the series you want.
How long are the Edexcel GCSE Physics papers?
Each of the two papers is 1 hour 45 minutes and worth 100 marks.
Do I get an equation sheet?
For the 2025, 2026 and 2027 exams, every student gets a physics equation sheet in the exam, so you do not have to memorise the equations. What earns the marks is choosing the right equation, rearranging it and using the correct units.