GCSE combined science practice tests (Foundation)

Free GCSE combined science practice for biology, chemistry and physics (Foundation), plus physics equations and chemistry calculations.

These practice tests don't cover human reproduction; those topics are taught in class.

Track progress and write reports from your marks with Classfern Pro – no ads. What's in Pro Join Classfern Pro

The tests

GCSE combined science biology practice (Foundation)20 questions · GCSE (Years 10–11)GCSE combined science chemistry practice (Foundation)20 questions · GCSE (Years 10–11)GCSE combined science physics practice (Foundation)20 questions · GCSE (Years 10–11)GCSE physics equations practice (combined science)15 questions · GCSE (Years 10–11)GCSE chemistry calculations practice (combined science)15 questions · GCSE (Years 10–11)

About these tests

Free GCSE combined science practice tests at Foundation level: biology, chemistry and physics, plus a physics equations test and a chemistry calculations test. They follow the DfE subject content that every exam board uses.

Every question has a short explanation, and each test picks new questions from a larger bank when you try again. The questions are our own: they are not taken from past papers.

Key facts

GCSE combined science must include at least 30% each of biology, chemistry and physics. Source: DfE GCSE combined science subject content
Foundation tier GCSE combined science assesses all of the subject content except the content marked as higher tier only. Source: DfE GCSE combined science subject content
GCSE combined science students must be able to recall and use equations such as density = mass ÷ volume and potential difference = current × resistance. Source: DfE GCSE combined science subject content, Appendix 1

How to use these tests

Choose Practice to see the answer and explanation after each question, or Test to see them all at the end.
Use Try again for a new set of questions from the bank.
Questions marked "Higher tier" cover content that is Higher tier only in most exam boards. Check your own exam board’s specification for exact details.

How we wrote these tests

Answers are checked by computer programs, and every test is reviewed by an independent AI checker that didn't write it. Spot a mistake? Use the Report button.

KS3 science practice tests (biology, chemistry, physics)Free KS3 science practice tests in biology, chemistry and physics for Years 7 to 9, with explanations and calculations. (3 tests)

Plan the teaching

Use these tests for practice at home or in class. Plan lessons with the free Lesson Plan Maker.

Suggest a test – or, after a test, use “Report a problem with this question” on the answers screen.

Official sources

Classfern practice material. Not an official test and not affiliated with or endorsed by the Department for Education, Ofqual or any exam board.

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Equations and content from: Department for Education, GCSE combined science subject content (DFE-00351-2014), © Crown copyright. Curriculum statements from: Department for Education, National curriculum in England: science programmes of study, © Crown copyright.