AQA GCSE Biology — Predicted Paper 2 (Higher Tier) 2026
AQA GCSE Biology Paper 2 Higher Tier 2026 predicted paper with full mark scheme. Based on 8-year past paper analysis. Topics 5, 6 and 7.
Revising for AQA GCSE Biology Paper 2 Higher Tier 2026?
This predicted paper is built from a full analysis of every AQA Paper 2H sitting from 2018 to 2025 — 8 years of data — to identify exactly which spec points are most likely to come up.
What’s included in this resource:
• Full predicted exam paper (10 questions, 104 marks) written in authentic AQA exam style — tick-box questions, data tables, Punnett squares, required practical questions, and a 6-mark extended response with QWC
• Complete mark scheme with accept/do not accept guidance for every question, including level of response descriptors for the extended response
• Year-by-year topic map showing what appeared on every Paper 2H from 2018–2025 with spec references
• Colour-coded topic frequency heatmap covering all 44 Paper 2 spec points, ranked by priority
• Key findings summary identifying the 9 highest-priority topics for 2026 — topics absent for 3 to 6 years
Topics covered: Homeostasis and Response (Topic 5) | Inheritance, Variation and Evolution (Topic 6) | Ecology (Topic 7)
Suitable for: Students revising independently, teachers looking for a mock exam or exam practice resource, tutors preparing students for the summer 2026 series.
How to use it:
Work through the predicted paper under timed conditions (1 hour 45 minutes), then self-mark using the detailed mark scheme. Use the heatmap and topic map to prioritise any gaps in your revision.
This is not an official AQA document and is not endorsed by AQA. It is an independent revision resource. Always revise the full specification.



