How many marks and questions are in this predicted paper?

This paper has 70 marks across 10 questions and is designed for a 90-minute practice session.

What are the A-Level Physics A predictions for 2026?

StudyVector's 2026 A-Level Physics A predicted paper focuses on synoptic reasoning, practical skills, data interpretation, fields, modelling. This is an independent, OCR-style predicted-practice paper modelled on the published specification — it is not a leaked paper and is not official.

What is the A-Level Physics A format (H556/03)?

A-Level Physics A (H556/03) is 70 marks over 90 minutes. H556/03 model: 70 marks, 90 minutes.

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This page hosts StudyVector’s independent 2026 A-Level Physics A predicted-practice paper modelled on H556/03,70 marks over 90 minutes. Predicted focus topics: synoptic reasoning, practical skills, data interpretation, fields, modelling. 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 OCR.

Qualification: A-Level Physics A
Exam board model: OCR
Paper code: H556/03
Total marks: 70 marks
Time allowed: 90 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

OCR A-Level Physics 2026 Predicted Practice Paper — Unified Physics

Q: Is OCR A-Level Physics 2026 Predicted Practice Paper — Unified Physics 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.

Q: Which topics are likely to come up in A-Level Physics A 2026?

Based on the OCR-style structure and recent paper patterns, StudyVector's prediction prioritises: synoptic reasoning; practical skills; data interpretation; fields; modelling. Students should still revise the full specification because exam boards rotate topics.

A-Level Physics A · OCR-style · 90 minutes · 70 marks

Modelled component: H556/03 · Calculator permitted

H556/03 model: 70 marks, 90 minutes.

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 OCR-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)

synoptic reasoning
practical skills
data interpretation
fields
modelling

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Section A

Synoptic and practical-based questions. Answer ALL the questions.

Question SECTION-A1 (3 marks)
A-Level A-Level Physics A Practical Skills question. A student investigates practical skills using a measured input value of 10 and a measured output value of 4. Describe the physics involved, complete any appropriate calculation, and explain how the reliability of the result could be improved.
(Total for Question SECTION-A1 is 3 marks)
Question SECTION-A2 (4 marks)
A-Level A-Level Physics A Synoptic — All Topics question. A student investigates synoptic — all topics using a measured input value of 12 and a measured output value of 5. Describe the physics involved, complete any appropriate calculation, and explain how the reliability of the result could be improved.
(Total for Question SECTION-A2 is 4 marks)
Question SECTION-A3 (5 marks)
A-Level A-Level Physics A Practical Skills question. A student investigates practical skills using a measured input value of 14 and a measured output value of 6. Describe the physics involved, complete any appropriate calculation, and explain how the reliability of the result could be improved.
(Total for Question SECTION-A3 is 5 marks)
Question SECTION-A4 (6 marks)
A-Level A-Level Physics A Synoptic — All Topics question. A student investigates synoptic — all topics using a measured input value of 16 and a measured output value of 7. Describe the physics involved, complete any appropriate calculation, and explain how the reliability of the result could be improved.
(Total for Question SECTION-A4 is 6 marks)
Question SECTION-A5 (7 marks)
A-Level A-Level Physics A Practical Skills question. A student investigates practical skills using a measured input value of 18 and a measured output value of 8. Describe the physics involved, complete any appropriate calculation, and explain how the reliability of the result could be improved.
(Total for Question SECTION-A5 is 7 marks)
Question SECTION-A6 (8 marks)
A-Level A-Level Physics A Synoptic — All Topics question. A student investigates synoptic — all topics using a measured input value of 20 and a measured output value of 9. Describe the physics involved, complete any appropriate calculation, and explain how the reliability of the result could be improved.
(Total for Question SECTION-A6 is 8 marks)
Question SECTION-A7 (8 marks)
A-Level A-Level Physics A Practical Skills question. A student investigates practical skills using a measured input value of 22 and a measured output value of 10. Describe the physics involved, complete any appropriate calculation, and explain how the reliability of the result could be improved.
(Total for Question SECTION-A7 is 8 marks)

Section B

Extended response and synoptic questions. Answer ALL the questions.

Question SECTION-B1 (10 marks)
A-Level A-Level Physics A Synoptic — All Topics question. A student investigates synoptic — all topics using a measured input value of 24 and a measured output value of 11. Describe the physics involved, complete any appropriate calculation, and explain how the reliability of the result could be improved.
(Total for Question SECTION-B1 is 10 marks)
Question SECTION-B2 (10 marks)
A-Level A-Level Physics A Practical Skills question. A student investigates practical skills using a measured input value of 26 and a measured output value of 12. Describe the physics involved, complete any appropriate calculation, and explain how the reliability of the result could be improved.
(Total for Question SECTION-B2 is 10 marks)
Question SECTION-B3 (9 marks)
A-Level A-Level Physics A Synoptic — All Topics question. A student investigates synoptic — all topics using a measured input value of 28 and a measured output value of 13. Describe the physics involved, complete any appropriate calculation, and explain how the reliability of the result could be improved.
(Total for Question SECTION-B3 is 9 marks)

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Qualification

A-Level Physics A

Exam board model

OCR

Paper code

H556/03

Total marks

70 marks

Time allowed

90 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.

OCR A-Level Physics 2026 Predicted Practice Paper — Unified Physics

A-Level Physics A · OCR-style · 90 minutes · 70 marks

Modelled component: H556/03 · Calculator permitted

H556/03 model: 70 marks, 90 minutes.

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

Section A

Synoptic and practical-based questions. Answer ALL the questions.

Question SECTION-A1 (3 marks)

A-Level A-Level Physics A Practical Skills question. A student investigates practical skills using a measured input value of 10 and a measured output value of 4. Describe the physics involved, complete any appropriate calculation, and explain how the reliability of the result could be improved.

(Total for Question SECTION-A1 is 3 marks)

Question SECTION-A2 (4 marks)

A-Level A-Level Physics A Synoptic — All Topics question. A student investigates synoptic — all topics using a measured input value of 12 and a measured output value of 5. Describe the physics involved, complete any appropriate calculation, and explain how the reliability of the result could be improved.

(Total for Question SECTION-A2 is 4 marks)

Question SECTION-A3 (5 marks)

A-Level A-Level Physics A Practical Skills question. A student investigates practical skills using a measured input value of 14 and a measured output value of 6. Describe the physics involved, complete any appropriate calculation, and explain how the reliability of the result could be improved.

(Total for Question SECTION-A3 is 5 marks)

Question SECTION-A4 (6 marks)

A-Level A-Level Physics A Synoptic — All Topics question. A student investigates synoptic — all topics using a measured input value of 16 and a measured output value of 7. Describe the physics involved, complete any appropriate calculation, and explain how the reliability of the result could be improved.

(Total for Question SECTION-A4 is 6 marks)

Question SECTION-A5 (7 marks)

A-Level A-Level Physics A Practical Skills question. A student investigates practical skills using a measured input value of 18 and a measured output value of 8. Describe the physics involved, complete any appropriate calculation, and explain how the reliability of the result could be improved.

(Total for Question SECTION-A5 is 7 marks)

Question SECTION-A6 (8 marks)

A-Level A-Level Physics A Synoptic — All Topics question. A student investigates synoptic — all topics using a measured input value of 20 and a measured output value of 9. Describe the physics involved, complete any appropriate calculation, and explain how the reliability of the result could be improved.

(Total for Question SECTION-A6 is 8 marks)

Question SECTION-A7 (8 marks)

A-Level A-Level Physics A Practical Skills question. A student investigates practical skills using a measured input value of 22 and a measured output value of 10. Describe the physics involved, complete any appropriate calculation, and explain how the reliability of the result could be improved.

(Total for Question SECTION-A7 is 8 marks)

Section B

Extended response and synoptic questions. Answer ALL the questions.

Question SECTION-B1 (10 marks)

A-Level A-Level Physics A Synoptic — All Topics question. A student investigates synoptic — all topics using a measured input value of 24 and a measured output value of 11. Describe the physics involved, complete any appropriate calculation, and explain how the reliability of the result could be improved.

(Total for Question SECTION-B1 is 10 marks)

Question SECTION-B2 (10 marks)

A-Level A-Level Physics A Practical Skills question. A student investigates practical skills using a measured input value of 26 and a measured output value of 12. Describe the physics involved, complete any appropriate calculation, and explain how the reliability of the result could be improved.

(Total for Question SECTION-B2 is 10 marks)

Question SECTION-B3 (9 marks)

A-Level A-Level Physics A Synoptic — All Topics question. A student investigates synoptic — all topics using a measured input value of 28 and a measured output value of 13. Describe the physics involved, complete any appropriate calculation, and explain how the reliability of the result could be improved.

(Total for Question SECTION-B3 is 9 marks)