Download GCSE Past Papers
Feeling anxious about your GCSE revision? Practising with past papers is one of the most effective methods for preparing. Here you’ll find our exam paper hub. We've also added some tips below to help you revise effectively. Keep scrolling to download our (free) revision materials.
What materials are available on this page?
We're building our hub of comprehensive resources, including GCSE past papers across various subjects. Here's what’s available now:
GCSE English Language Paper 1
Reading section with an engaging fiction extract (Emily Rundell’s The Explorer).
Focus on language, structure, and evaluation skills.
Writing section with two creative tasks: descriptive writing or story opening.
Includes clear, student-friendly mark schemes and success criteria.
Skills covered in this English paper:
Language analysis
Structure and narrative technique
Evaluation and interpretation
Creative writing (descriptive and narrative)
Spelling, punctuation and grammar
GCSE Maths Paper 1 – Higher Tier (Non-Calculator)
Full range of topics including algebra, geometry, probability, sequences, and transformations.
Covers procedural fluency, reasoning, and problem-solving.
Step-by-step mark scheme for self-assessment and guided improvement.
Topics in this Math paper include:
Simplifying expressions
Ratio and percentages
Solving equations and inequalities
Proofs and transformations
Standard form, bounds, and functions
Find other GCSE revision resources
There are many other resources available from different exam boards to help with your revision. We recommend visiting those board's sites and looking for:
Insights into mark schemes: Detailed grade boundaries and examiner reports to help guide study sessions and give you an insight into common pitfalls previous students face.
Examination series and papers: Discover past papers categorised by examination series and paper formats, which are essential for understanding the structure of the exam and trends in question format and type.
Video tutorials: Enhance your study routine with video tutorials that provide concise summaries of challenging topics.
Get exam-ready with past paper practice
Practising with past papers has many benefits. It helps you get used to the exam format. It also helps you understand the types of questions exam boards usually ask.
It’s also important to look at examiner reports. They give insights into what examiners expect and common mistakes students make. Don’t forget to review the grade boundaries to understand the scoring system.
Here's a quick guide to effective past paper practice:
Set a timer: Simulate exam conditions by timing yourself as you complete each paper.
Review answers: Use the mark schemes to check your answers.
Identify weak areas: Focus on sections where you scored lower to improve.
Use resources: Improve your understanding with revision videos and exam paper walk-throughs.
For subjects like art and design or design and technology, use past papers as a guide, not a rule. These subjects often need creativity beyond standard exams.
Links to GCSE Examination Board Websites in England
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