Edexcel GCSE Statistics Past Papers & Mark Schemes | 1ST0
Prepare confidently for Pearson Edexcel GCSE Statistics (1ST0) with past papers, official mark schemes and practical examiner tips for Paper 1 and Paper 2. Find Foundation and Higher Tier question papers organised by exam series, making it easy to select the correct paper for your course.
These Edexcel GCSE Statistics past papers cover data collection, processing and representing data, statistical analysis, probability and the statistical enquiry cycle. Use them to practise calculations, interpret tables and graphs, answer questions in familiar and unfamiliar contexts, and develop clear statistical conclusions. Check your work against the mark schemes to understand how marks are awarded and avoid common exam mistakes. Jump to the examiner tips or read the frequently asked questions for further revision and exam guidance.
2025 Edexcel GCSE Statistics (1ST0) Past Papers & Mark Schemes – Foundation & Higher
2025 Edexcel GCSE Statistics | Question Paper | Mark Scheme |
Paper 1F (1ST0/1F) – Foundation Tier | ||
Paper 1H (1ST0/1H) – Higher Tier | ||
Paper 2F (1ST0/2F) – Foundation Tier | ||
Paper 2H (1ST0/2H) – Higher Tier |
2024 Edexcel GCSE Statistics (1ST0) Past Papers & Mark Schemes – Foundation & Higher
2024 Edexcel GCSE Statistics | Question Paper | Mark Scheme |
Paper 1F (1ST0/1F) – Foundation Tier | ||
Paper 1H (1ST0/1H) – Higher Tier | ||
Paper 2F (1ST0/2F) – Foundation Tier | ||
Paper 2H (1ST0/2H) – Higher Tier |
2023 Edexcel GCSE Statistics (1ST0) Past Papers & Mark Schemes – Foundation & Higher
2023 Edexcel GCSE Statistics | Question Paper | Mark Scheme |
Paper 1F (1ST0/1F) – Foundation Tier | ||
Paper 1H (1ST0/1H) – Higher Tier | ||
Paper 2F (1ST0/2F) – Foundation Tier | ||
Paper 2H (1ST0/2H) – Higher Tier |
2022 Edexcel GCSE Statistics (1ST0) Past Papers & Mark Schemes – Foundation & Higher
2022 Edexcel GCSE Statistics | Question Paper | Mark Scheme |
Paper 1F (1ST0/1F) – Foundation Tier | ||
Paper 1H (1ST0/1H) – Higher Tier | ||
Paper 2F (1ST0/2F) – Foundation Tier | ||
Paper 2H (1ST0/2H) – Higher Tier |
2021 Edexcel GCSE Statistics (1ST0) Past Papers & Mark Schemes – Foundation & Higher
2021 Edexcel GCSE Statistics | Question Paper | Mark Scheme |
Paper 1F (1ST0/1F) – Foundation Tier | ||
Paper 1H (1ST0/1H) – Higher Tier | ||
Paper 2F (1ST0/2F) – Foundation Tier | ||
Paper 2H (1ST0/2H) – Higher Tier |
2020 Edexcel GCSE Statistics (1ST0) Past Papers & Mark Schemes – Foundation & Higher
2020 Edexcel GCSE Statistics | Question Paper | Mark Scheme |
Paper 1F (1ST0/1F) – Foundation Tier | ||
Paper 1H (1ST0/1H) – Higher Tier | ||
Paper 2F (1ST0/2F) – Foundation Tier | ||
Paper 2H (1ST0/2H) – Higher Tier |
Six Examiner Tips for Edexcel GCSE Statistics Students
1. Make every statistical comparison clear
Do not simply quote two figures and expect the examiner to identify the comparison. Use words such as “higher”, “lower”, “greater” or “more consistent”, and include the context and units.
For example: “Group A has a higher median score than Group B, so a typical student in Group A achieved a better result.”
When comparing spread, explain that a smaller interquartile range means the results are more consistent.
2. Give a clear decision in evaluation questions
When a question asks you to assess a claim, evaluate a conclusion or test a hypothesis, state your decision clearly. Use phrases such as “The claim is supported”, “The conclusion is not valid” or “I disagree with the hypothesis”.
Always support your decision with relevant statistical evidence. Calculations and figures alone are not enough if you do not explain what they show.
3. Cover every part of an extended-response question
Before answering a five-mark or six-mark question, identify every part of the task. For example, you may need to comment on data collection, calculations and data presentation.
Organise your response into clearly separated points and justify each one. Avoid long, repetitive paragraphs. Check the number of marks available to make sure that you have included enough developed statistical comments.
4. Show complete working in calculation questions
Always write down the formula, substitution and important intermediate calculations. This allows the examiner to award method marks even if your final answer contains a small arithmetic error.
For an estimated mean from grouped data, use:
Estimated mean = sum of (frequency x midpoint) / total frequency
Do not divide by the number of groups. For the interquartile range, identify the actual lower and upper quartile values before calculating:
IQR = Q3 - Q1
5. Apply probability rules carefully
On a probability tree, multiply probabilities along branches for events that happen together. Add the probabilities of separate valid outcomes when either outcome could produce the required result.
Check that the probabilities leaving each point add up to 1. In conditional probability questions, use only the relevant restricted group as the denominator. Give final probabilities as fractions, decimals or percentages, not as ratios.
6. Construct and label statistical diagrams accurately
Use a ruler and sharp pencil when drawing graphs and diagrams. Label both axes clearly, include units and use a sensible, even scale.
Plot cumulative frequency at the upper class boundaries. For histograms with unequal class widths, label the vertical axis “Frequency Density” and calculate:
Frequency density = frequency / class width
When drawing a line of best fit, use a straight ruled line that follows the overall trend and passes through or close to the double-mean point where appropriate.
Edexcel GCSE Statistics 2027: Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is Edexcel GCSE Statistics?
Pearson Edexcel GCSE Statistics is a separate GCSE qualification with the specification code 1ST0. It develops students’ ability to collect, process, represent, analyse and interpret data, as well as evaluate statistical claims and calculate probabilities. The qualification is assessed entirely through written examinations, with no coursework or non-examined assessment.
2. How many Edexcel GCSE Statistics exams will I take in 2027?
Students take two written examinations:
Paper 1: 1ST0/1F or 1ST0/1H
Paper 2: 1ST0/2F or 1ST0/2H
Each paper lasts 1 hour and 30 minutes, contains 80 marks and contributes 50% of the final GCSE grade. Both papers must be taken at the same tier during the same May/June examination series.
3. What topics are covered in Edexcel GCSE Statistics?
The specification is organised into three main areas:
The collection of data
Processing, representing and analysing data
Probability
Students must also understand the statistical enquiry cycle, including planning an investigation, collecting data, processing and presenting results, interpreting findings and evaluating the methods and conclusions used.
4. What is the difference between Edexcel GCSE Statistics Paper 1 and Paper 2?
Both Paper 1 and Paper 2 can assess any content from the specification. There is no fixed Paper 1 or Paper 2 topic list, so you cannot revise some topics for only one examination. Both papers contain short-, medium- and extended-response questions based on statistical methods, the statistical enquiry cycle and familiar or unfamiliar real-world contexts.
5. What is the difference between Foundation and Higher Tier?
Foundation Tier offers grades 1 to 5. Higher Tier normally offers grades 4 to 9, although a grade 3 may be awarded when a candidate falls narrowly below the grade 4 boundary. Higher Tier includes additional content and more demanding applications. Your school enters you for one tier, and you must take both papers at that same tier.
6. Can I use a calculator in Edexcel GCSE Statistics?
Yes. Calculators are permitted in both Paper 1 and Paper 2 at Foundation and Higher Tier. You should know how to use your calculator efficiently for averages, standard deviation, probabilities and other statistical calculations required by your tier. Always show enough working because an unsupported calculator answer may lose method marks if the final value is incorrect.
7. Is a formula sheet provided in the Edexcel GCSE Statistics exams?
Higher Tier papers include a formula page containing selected formulae, including standard deviation, skew, Spearman’s rank correlation coefficient and rates of change. Foundation Tier does not have a separate formula page, although a permitted formula will be supplied within a question when required.
Some formulae must still be memorised at both tiers. Use the official 1ST0 specification to identify which formulas are provided and which you are expected to know.
8. What types of questions appear in Edexcel GCSE Statistics?
Both papers contain short-, medium- and extended-response questions. You may need to complete calculations, construct or interpret statistical diagrams, compare distributions, evaluate sampling methods, analyse probability models or assess conclusions drawn from data. Questions frequently use real-world contexts, so you must explain what your results mean in relation to the situation described.
