2025 OCR A Level History A Y106/01 England 1485–1558 The Early Tudors Authenticated Examination Paper with Official Mark Scheme

This resource presents the 2025 OCR A Level History A Y106/01 examination paper on England 1485–1558: The Early Tudors, accompanied by the official mark scheme issued in accordance with OCR assessment standards. The paper evaluates candidates’ understanding of the political authority of the Tudor monarchy, the nature of government and administration, religious transformation, economic management, social change, rebellion, and England’s foreign relations during the reigns of Henry VII, Henry VIII, Edward VI, and Mary I. Designed to meet OCR A Level History A assessment objectives, this examination material enables rigorous academic preparation through exposure to authentic source-based and thematic questions. The inclusion of the examiner mark scheme supports detailed analysis of command words, levels of response, and criteria for high-band performance. This document is particularly suitable for A Level students, educators, tutors, and independent candidates seeking authoritative examination practice, structured revision, and a clear understanding of OCR marking methodology within the Early Tudor period.