GCSE (9-1) Biology A (Gateway Science) – Full Study & Revision Pack (June 2025)
J247/04 Complete Question & Answer Guide
Oxford Cambridge and RSA
Monday 9 June 2025 – Morning
GCSE (9–1) Biology A (Gateway Science)
J247/04 (Higher Tier)
Time allowed: 1 hour 45 minutes
You must have:
The insert(to the documents)
Please write clearly in black ink. Do not write in the barcodes.
Centre number Candidate number
First name(s)
Last name
,INSTRUCTIONS
• Use black ink. You can use an HB pencil, but only for graphs and diagrams.
• Write your answer to each question in the space provided. If you need extra
space use the lined pages at the end of this booklet. The question numbers must
be clearly shown.
• Answer all the questions.
• Where appropriate, your answer should be supported with working. Marks
might be given for using a correct method, even if your answer is wrong.
INFORMATION
• The total mark for this paper is 90.
• The marks for each question are shown in brackets [ ].
• Quality of extended response will be assessed in questions marked with an asterisk
(*).
• This document has 32 pages.
ADVICE
• Read each question carefully before you start your answer.
,Turn over
, 2
Section A
You should spend a maximum of 30 minutes on this
section. Write your answer to each question in the box
provided.
1 A student is investigating variation by collecting data on shoe
sizes. These are the shoe sizes of six members of their
family.
10 5 6 7 8 6
Which of these statements about the data is correct?
A The mean shoe size and the modal shoe size are the same.
B The mean shoe size is 6.
C The mean shoe size is larger than the modal shoe size.
D The modal shoe size is 7.
Your answer [1]
2 People can be vaccinated against HPV.
Which graph shows the correct link between the number of people vaccinated and the
number of people with cervical cancer?
A Cases of B Vaccinated
cervical against HPV
cancer
Number Number
of Vaccinated of
people against HPV people Cases of
cervical
cancer
Year Year
C of Yea
peo r
ple
Number Vaccinated
© OCR 2025
J247/04 Complete Question & Answer Guide
Oxford Cambridge and RSA
Monday 9 June 2025 – Morning
GCSE (9–1) Biology A (Gateway Science)
J247/04 (Higher Tier)
Time allowed: 1 hour 45 minutes
You must have:
The insert(to the documents)
Please write clearly in black ink. Do not write in the barcodes.
Centre number Candidate number
First name(s)
Last name
,INSTRUCTIONS
• Use black ink. You can use an HB pencil, but only for graphs and diagrams.
• Write your answer to each question in the space provided. If you need extra
space use the lined pages at the end of this booklet. The question numbers must
be clearly shown.
• Answer all the questions.
• Where appropriate, your answer should be supported with working. Marks
might be given for using a correct method, even if your answer is wrong.
INFORMATION
• The total mark for this paper is 90.
• The marks for each question are shown in brackets [ ].
• Quality of extended response will be assessed in questions marked with an asterisk
(*).
• This document has 32 pages.
ADVICE
• Read each question carefully before you start your answer.
,Turn over
, 2
Section A
You should spend a maximum of 30 minutes on this
section. Write your answer to each question in the box
provided.
1 A student is investigating variation by collecting data on shoe
sizes. These are the shoe sizes of six members of their
family.
10 5 6 7 8 6
Which of these statements about the data is correct?
A The mean shoe size and the modal shoe size are the same.
B The mean shoe size is 6.
C The mean shoe size is larger than the modal shoe size.
D The modal shoe size is 7.
Your answer [1]
2 People can be vaccinated against HPV.
Which graph shows the correct link between the number of people vaccinated and the
number of people with cervical cancer?
A Cases of B Vaccinated
cervical against HPV
cancer
Number Number
of Vaccinated of
people against HPV people Cases of
cervical
cancer
Year Year
C of Yea
peo r
ple
Number Vaccinated
© OCR 2025
