GCSE Mock Exams

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AQAHigherLanguage

English Language Paper 1

Explorations in Creative Reading and Writing

Time

1 hour 45 minutes

Marks

Questions

Sections

2 (Reading + Writing)

AQA GCSE English Language · Paper 1

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AQAHigherLanguage

English Language Paper 2

Explorations in Writers' Viewpoints and Perspectives

Time

1 hour 45 minutes

Marks

Questions

Sections

2 (Reading + Writing)

AQA GCSE English Language · Paper 2

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AQAHigherLiterature

English Literature Paper 1

Explorations in Shakespeare and the 19th-Century Novel

Time

1 hour 45 minutes

Marks

Questions

Sections

AQA GCSE English Literature · Paper 1

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AQAHigherLiterature

English Literature Paper 2

Explorations in Modern Texts and Poetry

Time

2 hours 15 minutes

Marks

Questions

Sections

AQA GCSE English Literature · Paper 2

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IALHigherLiterature

IAL Unit 1 - Poetry and Drama (WET01)

Explorations in Shakespeare and the 19th-Century Novel

Time

2 hours 15 minutes

Marks

Questions

Sections

IAL GCSE English Literature · Paper 1

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IALHigherLiterature

IAL Unit 2 - Prose (WET02)

Explorations in Modern Texts and Poetry

Time

1 hour 45 minutes

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Questions

Sections

IAL GCSE English Literature · Paper 2

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IALHigherLiterature

IAL Unit 3 - Poetry and Prose, A2 (WET03)

Explorations in Shakespeare and the 19th-Century Novel

Time

2 hours 15 minutes

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Questions

Sections

IAL GCSE English Literature · Paper 1

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IALHigherLiterature

IAL Unit 4 - Shakespeare + Pre-1900 Drama (WET04)

Explorations in Modern Texts and Poetry

Time

2 hours 15 minutes

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Questions

Sections

IAL GCSE English Literature · Paper 2

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Understanding GCSE Grades 1-9

GCSE English is graded on a 1-9 scale, where 9 is the highest grade. A grade 4 is a standard pass and a grade 5 is a strong pass. Here is how the grades map to the old letter system.

A**

B+

B/C

E/F

Grade 4 = Standard pass Grade 5 = Strong pass

How It Works

How Mock Exams Help You Succeed

Practising under timed exam conditions shows you how the real papers feel before the day. Our mocks follow the format of AQA, Edexcel, OCR and WJEC papers.

Simulate real exam conditions

Each mock mirrors the exact format, timing, and mark allocation of the real GCSE exam. You will face the same question types and time pressure.

Build time management skills

Learn to allocate your time effectively across sections. Language Paper 1 gives you 1 hour 45 minutes for 5 questions - knowing when to move on is crucial.

Keep a record of each attempt

Signed in, each paper you submit is saved to your account. Multiple-choice answers are marked for you; written answers are not given a grade here.

Learn from model answers

Many questions in Mock Exam Mode come with model answers at more than one level, so you can compare your writing with each.

Identify your weak areas

AI feedback on a written answer shows which assessment objectives are costing you marks: reading analysis, creative writing or essay technique.

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GCSE Mock Exams

Full mock papers, by exam board.

Exam-style papers in your board's format, with mark schemes. Send a written answer to AI marking when you want feedback on it.

Exam-style papers Timed conditions Grades 1-9 AI feedback

View Exam Papers How It Works

Exam Papers

Choose a paper to start. Each mock follows the GCSE specification with realistic questions and proper timing.

AQAHigherLanguage

English Language Paper 1

Explorations in Creative Reading and Writing

Time

1 hour 45 minutes

Marks

Questions

Sections

2 (Reading + Writing)

AQA GCSE English Language · Paper 1

Start Exam

AQAHigherLanguage

English Language Paper 2

Explorations in Writers' Viewpoints and Perspectives

Time

1 hour 45 minutes

Marks

Questions

Sections

2 (Reading + Writing)

AQA GCSE English Language · Paper 2

Start Exam

AQAHigherLiterature

English Literature Paper 1

Explorations in Shakespeare and the 19th-Century Novel

Time

1 hour 45 minutes

Marks

Questions

Sections

AQA GCSE English Literature · Paper 1

Start Exam

AQAHigherLiterature

English Literature Paper 2

Explorations in Modern Texts and Poetry

Time

2 hours 15 minutes

Marks

Questions

Sections

AQA GCSE English Literature · Paper 2

Start Exam

IALHigherLiterature

IAL Unit 1 - Poetry and Drama (WET01)

Explorations in Shakespeare and the 19th-Century Novel

Time

2 hours 15 minutes

Marks

Questions

Sections

IAL GCSE English Literature · Paper 1

Start Exam

IALHigherLiterature

IAL Unit 2 - Prose (WET02)

Explorations in Modern Texts and Poetry

Time

1 hour 45 minutes

Marks

Questions

Sections

IAL GCSE English Literature · Paper 2

Start Exam

IALHigherLiterature

IAL Unit 3 - Poetry and Prose, A2 (WET03)

Explorations in Shakespeare and the 19th-Century Novel

Time

2 hours 15 minutes

Marks

Questions

Sections

IAL GCSE English Literature · Paper 1

Start Exam

IALHigherLiterature

IAL Unit 4 - Shakespeare + Pre-1900 Drama (WET04)

Explorations in Modern Texts and Poetry

Time

2 hours 15 minutes

Marks

Questions

Sections

IAL GCSE English Literature · Paper 2

Start Exam

More mock papers for your board, including Edexcel, OCR, WJEC and CAIE, are in Mock Exam Mode, free with an account.

Understanding GCSE Grades 1-9

GCSE English is graded on a 1-9 scale, where 9 is the highest grade. A grade 4 is a standard pass and a grade 5 is a strong pass. Here is how the grades map to the old letter system.

A**

B+

B/C

E/F

Grade 4 = Standard pass Grade 5 = Strong pass

How It Works

How Mock Exams Help You Succeed

Practising under timed exam conditions shows you how the real papers feel before the day. Our mocks follow the format of AQA, Edexcel, OCR and WJEC papers.

Simulate real exam conditions

Each mock mirrors the exact format, timing, and mark allocation of the real GCSE exam. You will face the same question types and time pressure.

Build time management skills

Learn to allocate your time effectively across sections. Language Paper 1 gives you 1 hour 45 minutes for 5 questions - knowing when to move on is crucial.

Keep a record of each attempt

Signed in, each paper you submit is saved to your account. Multiple-choice answers are marked for you; written answers are not given a grade here.

Learn from model answers

Many questions in Mock Exam Mode come with model answers at more than one level, so you can compare your writing with each.

Identify your weak areas

AI feedback on a written answer shows which assessment objectives are costing you marks: reading analysis, creative writing or essay technique.

Get AI-powered feedback

Send a written answer to AI marking for a mark on each assessment objective and specific improvements, labelled as AI, with a practice grade. AI marking comes with a plan or the free trial.

Ready to Ace Your GCSE English?

Practise under exam conditions, then get AI essay feedback, model answers, and grade tracking as you go.

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7-day free trial · no card required to start · No lock-in