What Are Predicted Papers and How Should You Use Them?

"Predicted papers" is one of the most searched revision terms before exams — and one of the most misunderstood. Used correctly they're a powerful way to focus, but only if you know what they are.

What a predicted paper is

A predicted paper is a practice exam built from the topics most likely to appear — based on how often each topic is examined and, ideally, on your own weak areas. It's a prioritisation tool that points your revision at high-value content.

What a predicted paper is not

• It is not a leaked or real exam paper.
• It does not guarantee the exact questions you'll be asked.
• It is not a replacement for covering the whole specification.

How to use them well

Treat a predicted paper as a focused mock in the last few weeks. Sit it to time, mark it against the scheme, and use the results to decide what to revise next. Our predicted papers also weight the topics you've practised least, so each one targets your personal gaps.

Pair them with real past papers

The strongest final-stretch routine is simple: alternate genuine past papers with predicted papers, marking everything honestly. You get realistic practice plus a sharp focus on what's most likely to come up.