GCSEAQA8462
AQA GCSE Chemistry past papers
AQA has published 34 question papers for Chemistry (8462) from 2018 to 2025, each with its mark scheme. They are listed newest first, and each one opens the PDF on aqa.org.uk in a new tab. The grade boundaries for 7 series are on their own page, in our own tables. The specification (8462) is linked below as well.
Grade boundariesGrade calculatorExam datesSpecification (PDF) (opens filestore.aqa.org.uk in a new tab)How it is examinedAQA's own past paper page (opens aqa.org.uk in a new tab)Everything for Chemistry
Run out of papers? Make some questions
Make fresh exam-style questions from your own notes or the specification, and cookie marks your answers. Some are made for this course already, and you can add them to your own.
Already on cookie for AQA GCSE Chemistry
Looking for help with this subject?
Cookie Tutoring may have tutors for Chemistry. Search the marketplace to see who is available.
Find a tutorAbout GCSE Science tutoring"Do it in cookie" opens the question paper in a small window beside cookie (a new tab on a phone). Download it, then choose the file in cookie to time yourself, mark it and see its grade, and your score is kept in My papers. It is all optional, and the file stays on your device.
June 2025
4 papers · grade boundaries
- Paper 1 (Foundation)Question paper for June 2025 Paper 1 (Foundation) (PDF on aqa.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Do it in cookie: June 2025 Paper 1 (Foundation)Mark scheme for June 2025 Paper 1 (Foundation) (PDF on aqa.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Examiner report for June 2025 Paper 1 (Foundation) (PDF on aqa.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Insert for June 2025 Paper 1 (Foundation) (PDF on aqa.org.uk, opens in a new tab)
- Paper 1 (Higher)Question paper for June 2025 Paper 1 (Higher) (PDF on aqa.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Do it in cookie: June 2025 Paper 1 (Higher)Mark scheme for June 2025 Paper 1 (Higher) (PDF on aqa.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Examiner report for June 2025 Paper 1 (Higher) (PDF on aqa.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Insert for June 2025 Paper 1 (Higher) (PDF on aqa.org.uk, opens in a new tab)
- Paper 2 (Foundation)Question paper for June 2025 Paper 2 (Foundation) (PDF on aqa.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Do it in cookie: June 2025 Paper 2 (Foundation)Mark scheme for June 2025 Paper 2 (Foundation) (PDF on aqa.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Examiner report for June 2025 Paper 2 (Foundation) (PDF on aqa.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Insert for June 2025 Paper 2 (Foundation) (PDF on aqa.org.uk, opens in a new tab)
- Paper 2 (Higher)Question paper for June 2025 Paper 2 (Higher) (PDF on aqa.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Do it in cookie: June 2025 Paper 2 (Higher)Mark scheme for June 2025 Paper 2 (Higher) (PDF on aqa.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Examiner report for June 2025 Paper 2 (Higher) (PDF on aqa.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Insert for June 2025 Paper 2 (Higher) (PDF on aqa.org.uk, opens in a new tab)
- Grade boundariesGrade boundaries for June 2025
June 2024
4 papers · grade boundaries
- Paper 1 (Foundation)Question paper for June 2024 Paper 1 (Foundation) (PDF on aqa.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Do it in cookie: June 2024 Paper 1 (Foundation)Mark scheme for June 2024 Paper 1 (Foundation) (PDF on aqa.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Examiner report for June 2024 Paper 1 (Foundation) (PDF on aqa.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Insert for June 2024 Paper 1 (Foundation) (PDF on aqa.org.uk, opens in a new tab)
- Paper 1 (Higher)Question paper for June 2024 Paper 1 (Higher) (PDF on aqa.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Do it in cookie: June 2024 Paper 1 (Higher)Mark scheme for June 2024 Paper 1 (Higher) (PDF on aqa.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Examiner report for June 2024 Paper 1 (Higher) (PDF on aqa.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Insert for June 2024 Paper 1 (Higher) (PDF on aqa.org.uk, opens in a new tab)
- Paper 2 (Foundation)Question paper for June 2024 Paper 2 (Foundation) (PDF on aqa.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Do it in cookie: June 2024 Paper 2 (Foundation)Mark scheme for June 2024 Paper 2 (Foundation) (PDF on aqa.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Examiner report for June 2024 Paper 2 (Foundation) (PDF on aqa.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Insert for June 2024 Paper 2 (Foundation) (PDF on aqa.org.uk, opens in a new tab)
- Paper 2 (Higher)Question paper for June 2024 Paper 2 (Higher) (PDF on aqa.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Do it in cookie: June 2024 Paper 2 (Higher)Mark scheme for June 2024 Paper 2 (Higher) (PDF on aqa.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Examiner report for June 2024 Paper 2 (Higher) (PDF on aqa.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Insert for June 2024 Paper 2 (Higher) (PDF on aqa.org.uk, opens in a new tab)
- Grade boundariesGrade boundaries for June 2024
June 2023
5 papers · grade boundaries
- Periodic tableInsert for June 2023 Periodic table (PDF on filestore.aqa.org.uk, opens in a new tab)
- Paper 1 (Foundation)Question paper for June 2023 Paper 1 (Foundation) (PDF on filestore.aqa.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Do it in cookie: June 2023 Paper 1 (Foundation)Mark scheme for June 2023 Paper 1 (Foundation) (PDF on filestore.aqa.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Examiner report for June 2023 Paper 1 (Foundation) (PDF on filestore.aqa.org.uk, opens in a new tab)
- Paper 1 (Higher)Question paper for June 2023 Paper 1 (Higher) (PDF on filestore.aqa.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Do it in cookie: June 2023 Paper 1 (Higher)Mark scheme for June 2023 Paper 1 (Higher) (PDF on filestore.aqa.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Examiner report for June 2023 Paper 1 (Higher) (PDF on filestore.aqa.org.uk, opens in a new tab)
- Paper 2 (Foundation)Question paper for June 2023 Paper 2 (Foundation) (PDF on filestore.aqa.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Do it in cookie: June 2023 Paper 2 (Foundation)Mark scheme for June 2023 Paper 2 (Foundation) (PDF on filestore.aqa.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Examiner report for June 2023 Paper 2 (Foundation) (PDF on filestore.aqa.org.uk, opens in a new tab)
- Paper 2 (Higher)Question paper for June 2023 Paper 2 (Higher) (PDF on filestore.aqa.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Do it in cookie: June 2023 Paper 2 (Higher)Mark scheme for June 2023 Paper 2 (Higher) (PDF on filestore.aqa.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Examiner report for June 2023 Paper 2 (Higher) (PDF on filestore.aqa.org.uk, opens in a new tab)
- Grade boundariesGrade boundaries for June 2023
June 2022
5 papers · grade boundaries
- Periodic tableInsert for June 2022 Periodic table (PDF on filestore.aqa.org.uk, opens in a new tab)
- Paper 1 (Foundation)Question paper for June 2022 Paper 1 (Foundation) (PDF on filestore.aqa.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Do it in cookie: June 2022 Paper 1 (Foundation)Mark scheme for June 2022 Paper 1 (Foundation) (PDF on filestore.aqa.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Examiner report for June 2022 Paper 1 (Foundation) (PDF on filestore.aqa.org.uk, opens in a new tab)
- Paper 1 (Higher)Question paper for June 2022 Paper 1 (Higher) (PDF on filestore.aqa.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Do it in cookie: June 2022 Paper 1 (Higher)Mark scheme for June 2022 Paper 1 (Higher) (PDF on filestore.aqa.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Examiner report for June 2022 Paper 1 (Higher) (PDF on filestore.aqa.org.uk, opens in a new tab)
- Paper 2 (Foundation)Question paper for June 2022 Paper 2 (Foundation) (PDF on filestore.aqa.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Do it in cookie: June 2022 Paper 2 (Foundation)Mark scheme for June 2022 Paper 2 (Foundation) (PDF on filestore.aqa.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Examiner report for June 2022 Paper 2 (Foundation) (PDF on filestore.aqa.org.uk, opens in a new tab)
- Paper 2 (Higher)Question paper for June 2022 Paper 2 (Higher) (PDF on filestore.aqa.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Do it in cookie: June 2022 Paper 2 (Higher)Mark scheme for June 2022 Paper 2 (Higher) (PDF on filestore.aqa.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Examiner report for June 2022 Paper 2 (Higher) (PDF on filestore.aqa.org.uk, opens in a new tab)
- Grade boundariesGrade boundaries for June 2022
November 2021
5 papers
- Periodic tableInsert for November 2021 Periodic table (PDF on filestore.aqa.org.uk, opens in a new tab)
- Paper 1 (Foundation)Question paper for November 2021 Paper 1 (Foundation) (PDF on filestore.aqa.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Do it in cookie: November 2021 Paper 1 (Foundation)Mark scheme for November 2021 Paper 1 (Foundation) (PDF on filestore.aqa.org.uk, opens in a new tab)
- Paper 1 (Higher)Question paper for November 2021 Paper 1 (Higher) (PDF on filestore.aqa.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Do it in cookie: November 2021 Paper 1 (Higher)Mark scheme for November 2021 Paper 1 (Higher) (PDF on filestore.aqa.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Examiner report for November 2021 Paper 1 (Higher) (PDF on filestore.aqa.org.uk, opens in a new tab)
- Paper 2 (Foundation)Question paper for November 2021 Paper 2 (Foundation) (PDF on filestore.aqa.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Do it in cookie: November 2021 Paper 2 (Foundation)Mark scheme for November 2021 Paper 2 (Foundation) (PDF on filestore.aqa.org.uk, opens in a new tab)
- Paper 2 (Higher)Question paper for November 2021 Paper 2 (Higher) (PDF on filestore.aqa.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Do it in cookie: November 2021 Paper 2 (Higher)Mark scheme for November 2021 Paper 2 (Higher) (PDF on filestore.aqa.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Examiner report for November 2021 Paper 2 (Higher) (PDF on filestore.aqa.org.uk, opens in a new tab)
November 2020
5 papers
- Periodic tableInsert for November 2020 Periodic table (PDF on filestore.aqa.org.uk, opens in a new tab)
- Paper 1 (Foundation)Question paper for November 2020 Paper 1 (Foundation) (PDF on filestore.aqa.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Do it in cookie: November 2020 Paper 1 (Foundation)Mark scheme for November 2020 Paper 1 (Foundation) (PDF on filestore.aqa.org.uk, opens in a new tab)
- Paper 1 (Higher)Question paper for November 2020 Paper 1 (Higher) (PDF on filestore.aqa.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Do it in cookie: November 2020 Paper 1 (Higher)Mark scheme for November 2020 Paper 1 (Higher) (PDF on filestore.aqa.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Examiner report for November 2020 Paper 1 (Higher) (PDF on filestore.aqa.org.uk, opens in a new tab)
- Paper 2 (Foundation)Question paper for November 2020 Paper 2 (Foundation) (PDF on filestore.aqa.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Do it in cookie: November 2020 Paper 2 (Foundation)Mark scheme for November 2020 Paper 2 (Foundation) (PDF on filestore.aqa.org.uk, opens in a new tab)
- Paper 2 (Higher)Question paper for November 2020 Paper 2 (Higher) (PDF on filestore.aqa.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Do it in cookie: November 2020 Paper 2 (Higher)Mark scheme for November 2020 Paper 2 (Higher) (PDF on filestore.aqa.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Examiner report for November 2020 Paper 2 (Higher) (PDF on filestore.aqa.org.uk, opens in a new tab)
June 2019
2 papers · grade boundaries
- Paper 1 (Foundation)Question paper for June 2019 Paper 1 (Foundation) (PDF on filestore.aqa.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Do it in cookie: June 2019 Paper 1 (Foundation)Mark scheme for June 2019 Paper 1 (Foundation) (PDF on filestore.aqa.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Examiner report for June 2019 Paper 1 (Foundation) (PDF on filestore.aqa.org.uk, opens in a new tab)
- Paper 1 (Higher)Question paper for June 2019 Paper 1 (Higher) (PDF on filestore.aqa.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Do it in cookie: June 2019 Paper 1 (Higher)Mark scheme for June 2019 Paper 1 (Higher) (PDF on filestore.aqa.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Examiner report for June 2019 Paper 1 (Higher) (PDF on filestore.aqa.org.uk, opens in a new tab)
- Grade boundariesGrade boundaries for June 2019
June 2018
4 papers · grade boundaries
- Paper 1 (Foundation)Question paper for June 2018 Paper 1 (Foundation) (PDF on filestore.aqa.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Do it in cookie: June 2018 Paper 1 (Foundation)Mark scheme for June 2018 Paper 1 (Foundation) (PDF on filestore.aqa.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Examiner report for June 2018 Paper 1 (Foundation) (PDF on filestore.aqa.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Insert for June 2018 Paper 1 (Foundation) (PDF on filestore.aqa.org.uk, opens in a new tab)
- Paper 1 (Higher)Question paper for June 2018 Paper 1 (Higher) (PDF on filestore.aqa.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Do it in cookie: June 2018 Paper 1 (Higher)Mark scheme for June 2018 Paper 1 (Higher) (PDF on filestore.aqa.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Examiner report for June 2018 Paper 1 (Higher) (PDF on filestore.aqa.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Insert for June 2018 Paper 1 (Higher) (PDF on filestore.aqa.org.uk, opens in a new tab)
- Paper 2 (Foundation)Question paper for June 2018 Paper 2 (Foundation) (PDF on filestore.aqa.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Do it in cookie: June 2018 Paper 2 (Foundation)Mark scheme for June 2018 Paper 2 (Foundation) (PDF on filestore.aqa.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Examiner report for June 2018 Paper 2 (Foundation) (PDF on filestore.aqa.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Insert for June 2018 Paper 2 (Foundation) (PDF on filestore.aqa.org.uk, opens in a new tab)
- Paper 2 (Higher)Question paper for June 2018 Paper 2 (Higher) (PDF on filestore.aqa.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Do it in cookie: June 2018 Paper 2 (Higher)Mark scheme for June 2018 Paper 2 (Higher) (PDF on filestore.aqa.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Examiner report for June 2018 Paper 2 (Higher) (PDF on filestore.aqa.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Insert for June 2018 Paper 2 (Higher) (PDF on filestore.aqa.org.uk, opens in a new tab)
- Grade boundariesGrade boundaries for June 2018
Specimen
4 papers
- Paper 1 (Foundation)Question paper for Specimen Paper 1 (Foundation) (PDF on filestore.aqa.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Do it in cookie: Specimen Paper 1 (Foundation)Mark scheme for Specimen Paper 1 (Foundation) (PDF on filestore.aqa.org.uk, opens in a new tab)
- Paper 1 (Higher)Question paper for Specimen Paper 1 (Higher) (PDF on filestore.aqa.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Do it in cookie: Specimen Paper 1 (Higher)Mark scheme for Specimen Paper 1 (Higher) (PDF on filestore.aqa.org.uk, opens in a new tab)
- Paper 2 (Foundation)Question paper for Specimen Paper 2 (Foundation) (PDF on filestore.aqa.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Do it in cookie: Specimen Paper 2 (Foundation)Mark scheme for Specimen Paper 2 (Foundation) (PDF on filestore.aqa.org.uk, opens in a new tab)
- Paper 2 (Higher)Question paper for Specimen Paper 2 (Higher) (PDF on filestore.aqa.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Do it in cookie: Specimen Paper 2 (Higher)Mark scheme for Specimen Paper 2 (Higher) (PDF on filestore.aqa.org.uk, opens in a new tab)
Common questions
Where can I find Chemistry past papers from AQA?
This page links every Chemistry paper AQA publishes for everyone to download, newest first, starting with June 2025. Each link opens the PDF on AQA's own website. The most recent series is usually released a year or so after the exam, and it will appear here once AQA makes it public.
Are there mark schemes for these Chemistry papers?
Yes, every question paper here has a mark scheme, and 26 have an examiner report as well, which is worth reading for the mistakes that cost the most marks.
What were the Chemistry grade boundaries in June 2026?
In June 2026, a grade 4 needed 110 out of 200 on the Foundation tier. On the Higher tier, a grade 7 needed 120 out of 200 and a grade 4 needed 43. The grade boundaries for every series from June 2018 to June 2026 are on this course's grade boundaries page, and each series of papers here links to its own year's table, so you can mark a paper and read your grade.
Where is the Chemistry specification?
It is linked at the top of this page: AQA's own Chemistry specification (8462), a PDF on its website, which sets out what you can be examined on and how the exams are marked. According to AQA's grade boundaries for June 2026, the course is examined in 2 papers on each of the Foundation and Higher tiers, of 100 marks each.
How can I practise more Chemistry questions?
Once you have worked through the papers, cookie has a practice deck for this course with fresh questions based on the specification and past papers, feedback on what you write, and spaced repetition.
Can I get help with Chemistry?
Cookie Tutoring may have tutors for Chemistry. The Find a tutor link keeps the subject and qualification filters from this page, so you can check the marketplace without assuming that a suitable tutor is available.
Also worth a look
More on practising this subject: GCSE Science.
- GCSECCEAChemistry2018 to 2026 · 56 papers · mark schemes · grade boundaries · specification
- GCSEPearson Edexcel1CH0Chemistry2020 to 2025 · 24 papers · mark schemes · grade boundaries · specification
- GCSEOCRJ248Chemistry A (Gateway Science)2018 to 2025 · 39 papers · mark schemes · grade boundaries · specification
- GCSEWJEC3410Chemistry2016 to 2025 · 9 papers · mark schemes · grade boundaries · specification
- GCSEAQA8461Biology2018 to 2025 · 29 papers · mark schemes · grade boundaries · specification
- GCSEAQA8132Business2020 to 2025 · 14 papers · mark schemes · grade boundaries · specification
- GCSEAQA8100Citizenship Studies2020 to 2025 · 14 papers · mark schemes · grade boundaries · specification
- GCSEAQA8465Combined Science: Synergy2018 to 2025 · 58 papers · mark schemes · grade boundaries · specification
cookie is independent and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any exam board. Every paper here is a link to the board's own copy on its own website, and the papers belong to the boards that set them. If a link has stopped working, the board's own past paper page is linked on each course. The grade boundaries are copied from the boards’ own published documents, each linked under its table.