Is AQA GCSE History 2026 Predicted Practice Paper — Paper 1 an official exam paper?

No. It is an original StudyVector predicted-practice paper for revision. It is not official, leaked or guaranteed, and students should still revise the full specification.

How many marks and questions are in this predicted paper?

This paper has 84 marks across 11 questions and is designed for a 120-minute practice session.

What are the GCSE History Paper 1 predictions for 2026?

StudyVector's 2026 GCSE History Paper 1 predicted paper focuses on Germany 1890-1945, First World War conflict and tension, interpretations, source utility, SPaG. This is an independent, AQA-style predicted-practice paper modelled on the published specification — it is not a leaked paper and is not official.

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This page hosts StudyVector’s independent 2026 GCSE History Paper 1 predicted-practice paper modelled on 8145/1,84 marks over 120 minutes. Predicted focus topics: Germany 1890-1945, First World War conflict and tension, interpretations, source utility, SPaG. It is not an official paper, not a leaked paper and not a guarantee — students should still revise the full specification and verify against official past papers from AQA.

Qualification: GCSE History
Exam board model: AQA
Paper code: 8145/1
Total marks: 84 marks
Time allowed: 120 minutes
Last reviewed: 16 May 2026

StudyVector is independent revision support, not affiliated with AQA, Edexcel, OCR, JCQ or any exam provider. Always verify topic coverage with your exam-board specification.

Predicted paper

AQA GCSE History 2026 Predicted Practice Paper — Paper 1

Q: Which topics are likely to come up in GCSE History Paper 1 2026?

Based on the AQA-style structure and recent paper patterns, StudyVector's prediction prioritises: Germany 1890-1945; First World War conflict and tension; interpretations; source utility; SPaG. Students should still revise the full specification because exam boards rotate topics.

Q: What is the GCSE History Paper 1 format (8145/1)?

GCSE History Paper 1 (8145/1) is 84 marks over 120 minutes. 8145/1 model: 84 marks, 120 minutes. This StudyVector route models the Germany 1890-1945 plus First World War option pairing; other AQA History options need their own exact route.

GCSE History · AQA-style · 120 minutes · 84 marks

Modelled component: 8145/1

8145/1 model: 84 marks, 120 minutes. This StudyVector route models the Germany 1890-1945 plus First World War option pairing; other AQA History options need their own exact route.

Prediction type: predicted_paper · Evidence mode: historical · Full-length original StudyVector predicted-practice paper modelled on public exam-board structure. It is not official, leaked or guaranteed.

Evidence basis: public exam-board specification structure, historical topic weighting patterns, StudyVector practice-quality review.

AI-generated practice paper. Not an official AQA-style paper, not leaked exam content, and not an exam-board endorsement.

Predicted difficulty score (practice signal)

0–100 model (higher = more demanding)

Candidate focus topics (not guarantees)

Germany 1890-1945
First World War conflict and tension
interpretations
source utility
SPaG

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0/11 questions attempted · score 0/84 (0%)

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Answer ALL questions. Write your answers in the spaces provided. You must write down all the stages in your working.

Section A

Period study - interpretations, knowledge and explanation. Answer the compulsory questions for one Section A period study and one Section B wider world depth study.

Question SECTION-A1 (4 marks)
GCSE History Historical interpretations question. Use the interpretation, source or essay wording in this original practice item. Analyse the historical issue using precise own knowledge, evaluate provenance or interpretation where required, and reach a supported judgement.
(Total for Question SECTION-A1 is 4 marks)
Question SECTION-A2 (4 marks)
GCSE History Germany, 1890-1945: Democracy and dictatorship question. Use the interpretation, source or essay wording in this original practice item. Analyse the historical issue using precise own knowledge, evaluate provenance or interpretation where required, and reach a supported judgement.
(Total for Question SECTION-A2 is 4 marks)
Question SECTION-A3 (8 marks)
GCSE History Conflict and tension: the First World War, 1894-1918 question. Use the interpretation, source or essay wording in this original practice item. Analyse the historical issue using precise own knowledge, evaluate provenance or interpretation where required, and reach a supported judgement.
(Total for Question SECTION-A3 is 8 marks)
Question SECTION-A4 (4 marks)
GCSE History Source utility and provenance question. Use the interpretation, source or essay wording in this original practice item. Analyse the historical issue using precise own knowledge, evaluate provenance or interpretation where required, and reach a supported judgement.
(Total for Question SECTION-A4 is 4 marks)
Question SECTION-A5 (8 marks)
GCSE History SPaG and specialist terminology question. Use the interpretation, source or essay wording in this original practice item. Analyse the historical issue using precise own knowledge, evaluate provenance or interpretation where required, and reach a supported judgement.
(Total for Question SECTION-A5 is 8 marks)
Question SECTION-A6 (12 marks)
GCSE History Historical interpretations question. Use the interpretation, source or essay wording in this original practice item. Analyse the historical issue using precise own knowledge, evaluate provenance or interpretation where required, and reach a supported judgement.
(Total for Question SECTION-A6 is 12 marks)

Section B

Wider world depth study - source work, account and judgement. Answer the compulsory questions for one Section A period study and one Section B wider world depth study.

Question SECTION-B1 (4 marks)
GCSE History Germany, 1890-1945: Democracy and dictatorship question. Use the interpretation, source or essay wording in this original practice item. Analyse the historical issue using precise own knowledge, evaluate provenance or interpretation where required, and reach a supported judgement.
(Total for Question SECTION-B1 is 4 marks)
Question SECTION-B2 (8 marks)
GCSE History Conflict and tension: the First World War, 1894-1918 question. Use the interpretation, source or essay wording in this original practice item. Analyse the historical issue using precise own knowledge, evaluate provenance or interpretation where required, and reach a supported judgement.
(Total for Question SECTION-B2 is 8 marks)
Question SECTION-B3 (12 marks)
GCSE History Source utility and provenance question. Use the interpretation, source or essay wording in this original practice item. Analyse the historical issue using precise own knowledge, evaluate provenance or interpretation where required, and reach a supported judgement.
(Total for Question SECTION-B3 is 12 marks)
Question SECTION-B4 (16 marks)
GCSE History SPaG and specialist terminology question. Use the interpretation, source or essay wording in this original practice item. Analyse the historical issue using precise own knowledge, evaluate provenance or interpretation where required, and reach a supported judgement.
(Total for Question SECTION-B4 is 16 marks)

SPaG

Spelling, punctuation, grammar and specialist terminology. Answer the compulsory questions for one Section A period study and one Section B wider world depth study.

Question SPAG1 (4 marks)
GCSE History Historical interpretations question. Use the interpretation, source or essay wording in this original practice item. Analyse the historical issue using precise own knowledge, evaluate provenance or interpretation where required, and reach a supported judgement.
(Total for Question SPAG1 is 4 marks)

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Qualification

GCSE History

Exam board model

AQA

Paper code

8145/1

Total marks

84 marks

Time allowed

120 minutes

Last reviewed

16 May 2026

StudyVector is independent revision support, not affiliated with AQA, Edexcel, OCR, JCQ or any exam provider. Always verify topic coverage with your exam-board specification.

AQA GCSE History 2026 Predicted Practice Paper — Paper 1

GCSE History · AQA-style · 120 minutes · 84 marks

Modelled component: 8145/1

8145/1 model: 84 marks, 120 minutes. This StudyVector route models the Germany 1890-1945 plus First World War option pairing; other AQA History options need their own exact route.

Evidence basis: public exam-board specification structure, historical topic weighting patterns, StudyVector practice-quality review.

Section A

Period study - interpretations, knowledge and explanation. Answer the compulsory questions for one Section A period study and one Section B wider world depth study.

Question SECTION-A1 (4 marks)

GCSE History Historical interpretations question. Use the interpretation, source or essay wording in this original practice item. Analyse the historical issue using precise own knowledge, evaluate provenance or interpretation where required, and reach a supported judgement.

(Total for Question SECTION-A1 is 4 marks)

Question SECTION-A2 (4 marks)

GCSE History Germany, 1890-1945: Democracy and dictatorship question. Use the interpretation, source or essay wording in this original practice item. Analyse the historical issue using precise own knowledge, evaluate provenance or interpretation where required, and reach a supported judgement.

(Total for Question SECTION-A2 is 4 marks)

Question SECTION-A3 (8 marks)

GCSE History Conflict and tension: the First World War, 1894-1918 question. Use the interpretation, source or essay wording in this original practice item. Analyse the historical issue using precise own knowledge, evaluate provenance or interpretation where required, and reach a supported judgement.

(Total for Question SECTION-A3 is 8 marks)

Question SECTION-A4 (4 marks)

GCSE History Source utility and provenance question. Use the interpretation, source or essay wording in this original practice item. Analyse the historical issue using precise own knowledge, evaluate provenance or interpretation where required, and reach a supported judgement.

(Total for Question SECTION-A4 is 4 marks)

Question SECTION-A5 (8 marks)

GCSE History SPaG and specialist terminology question. Use the interpretation, source or essay wording in this original practice item. Analyse the historical issue using precise own knowledge, evaluate provenance or interpretation where required, and reach a supported judgement.

(Total for Question SECTION-A5 is 8 marks)

Question SECTION-A6 (12 marks)

(Total for Question SECTION-A6 is 12 marks)

Section B

Wider world depth study - source work, account and judgement. Answer the compulsory questions for one Section A period study and one Section B wider world depth study.

Question SECTION-B1 (4 marks)

(Total for Question SECTION-B1 is 4 marks)

Question SECTION-B2 (8 marks)

(Total for Question SECTION-B2 is 8 marks)

Question SECTION-B3 (12 marks)

(Total for Question SECTION-B3 is 12 marks)

Question SECTION-B4 (16 marks)

(Total for Question SECTION-B4 is 16 marks)

SPaG

Spelling, punctuation, grammar and specialist terminology. Answer the compulsory questions for one Section A period study and one Section B wider world depth study.

Question SPAG1 (4 marks)

(Total for Question SPAG1 is 4 marks)