Fast routes into paper practice
The strongest paper hubs are organised around GCSE and the major board-level routes, so the paper you need is only a short click path away.
Past Papers & Mark Schemes
Free GCSE & A-Level Past Papers and Mark Schemes
Download free AQA, Edexcel and OCR past papers and mark schemes for live GCSE, AS Level and A Level routes, with no signup required.
Use the past-paper hubs to move quickly into board, level, and subject combinations with downloadable papers and mark schemes before looping back into revision notes.
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Strong public subject hubs are already linked
Maths and the core sciences are the fastest public routes for paper practice, with direct links into broader GCSE and A Level subject hubs.
What is the best way to revise with past papers?
Complete one paper or section under timed conditions, mark it honestly, group each lost mark by topic or exam skill, and repair those gaps before the next attempt. The public hubs connect paper practice back to notes and subjects.
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Frequently asked questions
When should I start doing past papers?
Start with questions on topics you've already learned; you don't need to finish all your revision first. Move to full papers as you cover more of the course, and keep some unseen papers for timed practice before the exam.
How many past papers should I do before an exam?
There is no fixed number that suits everyone. Plan time to mark each paper, understand your mistakes and practise those topics again. Check your progress on unfamiliar questions rather than counting completed papers.
Should I do past papers with my notes open?
Open-book practice can help while you're learning a topic. Try answering first, then use your notes to work through gaps. For a realistic check of recall and timing, practise without notes and follow the paper's instructions about permitted materials.
Should I do a whole past paper or questions by topic?
Use topic questions to practise something you've just learned or repair a specific weakness. Use whole papers to practise switching between topics, choosing methods and managing time. Both can have a place in your revision.
How do I mark a past paper properly?
Use the official mark scheme for that exact paper and session. Check the instructions as well as the final answers, and note where your response meets the marking points or criteria. Ask your teacher about ambiguous answers, particularly extended writing.
What should I do after marking a past paper?
Record what went wrong: missing knowledge, a misunderstood question, an incorrect method or running out of time. Revise the relevant topic, then retry the question without looking at the solution. Later, try a different question to check that you can apply what you learned.
Why aren't my past-paper marks improving?
Look for mistakes that recur across papers. More full papers may not resolve a gap you haven't worked on directly. Focus a revision session on one recurring problem, get help with anything you don't understand, and check progress with unfamiliar questions.