GCSE Higher maths mock papers — free practice
Three papers (Paper 1 non-calculator, Papers 2 and 3 calculator), all of Foundation plus surds, circle theorems, the sine and cosine rules, and conditional probability. All practice here is built to the real paper structure — timed simulations, topic practice, and worked answers.
Paper 1 — GCSE Higher Paper 1 (non-calculator)
Time: 90 minutes · Marks: 80 · Calculator: not allowed
| Content area | Questions in practice set |
|---|---|
| Number | 3 |
| Algebra | 6 |
| Ratio, proportion and rates of change | 4 |
| Geometry and measures | 4 |
| Probability | 2 |
| Statistics | 1 |
Paper 2 — GCSE Higher Paper 2 (calculator)
Time: 90 minutes · Marks: 80 · Calculator: allowed
| Content area | Questions in practice set |
|---|---|
| Number | 3 |
| Algebra | 6 |
| Ratio, proportion and rates of change | 4 |
| Geometry and measures | 4 |
| Probability | 2 |
| Statistics | 1 |
Paper 3 — GCSE Higher Paper 3 (calculator)
Time: 90 minutes · Marks: 80 · Calculator: allowed
| Content area | Questions in practice set |
|---|---|
| Number | 3 |
| Algebra | 6 |
| Ratio, proportion and rates of change | 4 |
| Geometry and measures | 4 |
| Probability | 2 |
| Statistics | 1 |
Practice by topic
GCSE Higher
Every topic also has a worked lesson — linked from the top of its practice page.
More revision tools
- Formulae sheet — matches the official sheet provided in the exam
- GCSE Higher hub
- Printable worksheets
Disclosure: Original practice in the format of the GCSE papers — not official exam papers. Past papers and mark schemes belong to the awarding organisations (Pearson Edexcel, AQA, OCR) and are not hosted here. Always check the current specification with your exam board before the exam.
Frequently asked questions
How many papers are there in GCSE Higher maths?
Three: Paper 1 (non-calculator), Paper 2 (calculator), Paper 3 (calculator). Each is 90 minutes and 80 marks.
Are these real GCSE papers?
Original practice in the format of the GCSE papers — not official exam papers. Past papers and mark schemes belong to the awarding organisations (Pearson Edexcel, AQA, OCR) and are not hosted here. The paper structure and content-area weighting match the real exams.
How do I practise here for GCSE Higher?
Two ways: topic practice by content area, and paper-style questions with a full worked solution per part. Both are free and need no sign-up.
Are full solutions provided?
Yes — every practice question shows a full worked answer as soon as you submit.