2025 OCR GCSE Physics B Twenty First Century Science Paper 3 and Mark Scheme Combined (J259/03 Breadth in physics (Higher Tier)
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2025 OCR GCSE Physics B Twenty First Century Science Paper 3 and Mark Scheme Combined (J259/03 Breadth in physics (Higher Tier)

  • For students taking Physics B at Higher Tier, Paper 3 (J259/03) is the “Breadth in physics” exam.

  • The paper lasts 1 hour 45 minutes and is worth 90 marks.

  • It represents 50% of the overall GCSE Physics B grade when taking Higher Tier (the other 50% comes from Paper 4: “Depth in physics” — J259/04).

  • J259/03 covers content from all eight teaching chapters of the syllabus. These chapters are: Radiation & waves; Sustainable energy; Electric circuits; Explaining motion; Radioactive materials; Matter – models and explanations; Ideas about science; Practical skills. 

  • Like the other papers in this course, J259/03 uses a written exam format — there is no separate practical exam. Practical skills are assessed through written questions.