Example GCSE revision timetable
The default plan: six GCSE subjects, 1 hr 30 min on school days, 2 hr 30 min each weekend day, 45 minute sessions and Friday off. Maths and Combined Science are marked as needing more time.
One week
| Day | Sessions |
|---|
| Monday | 17:00–17:45 Maths: Learn a new topic, then test yourself on it; 17:55–18:40 English Language: Learn a new topic, then test yourself on it |
| Tuesday | 17:00–17:45 Combined Science: Learn a new topic, then test yourself on it; 17:55–18:40 English Literature: Learn a new topic, then test yourself on it |
| Wednesday | 17:00–17:45 History: Learn a new topic, then test yourself on it; 17:55–18:40 French: Learn a new topic, then test yourself on it |
| Thursday | 17:00–17:45 Maths: Recall from memory: flashcards or a blank-page brain dump; 17:55–18:40 English Language: Exam questions on this week's topics, then mark them |
| Friday | Day off |
| Saturday | 10:00–10:45 Combined Science: Exam questions on this week's topics, then mark them; 10:55–11:40 English Literature: Exam questions on this week's topics, then mark them; 11:50–12:35 History: Exam questions on this week's topics, then mark them |
| Sunday | 10:00–10:45 Maths: Exam questions on this week's topics, then mark them; 10:55–11:40 French: Exam questions on this week's topics, then mark them; 11:50–12:35 Catch-up: Redo a missed session, or rest if nothing slipped |
GCSE and A-level exam dates 2027
Common dates JCQ publishes for the June 2027 exam series, and written-paper dates by board from AQA, Pearson Edexcel, OCR and Eduqas final timetables.
June 2027 exam series
| Date | What happens |
|---|
| 10 May 2027 | First GCSE and A-level exam on the common timetable |
| 18 June 2027 | Last GCSE exam on the common timetable |
| 22 June 2027 | Last A-level exam on the common timetable |
| 23 June 2027 | Contingency day, used only if exams are disrupted |
| 12 August 2027 | A-level results |
| 19 August 2027 | GCSE results |
GCSE written exam dates 2027 by board
| Subject | AQA | Pearson Edexcel | OCR | Eduqas |
|---|
| Maths | 14 May, 27 May, 14 Jun | 14 May, 27 May, 14 Jun | 14 May, 27 May, 14 Jun | 14 May, 27 May |
| English Language | 24 May, 8 Jun | 24 May, 8 Jun | 24 May, 8 Jun | 24 May, 8 Jun |
| English Literature | 12 May, 19 May | 12 May, 19 May | 12 May, 19 May | 12 May, 19 May |
| Combined Science | 11 May, 17 May, 25 May, 10 Jun, 15 Jun, 18 Jun | 11 May, 17 May, 25 May, 10 Jun, 15 Jun, 18 Jun | 11 May, 17 May, 25 May, 10 Jun, 15 Jun, 18 Jun | – |
| Biology | 11 May, 10 Jun | 11 May, 10 Jun | 11 May, 10 Jun | – |
| Chemistry | 17 May, 15 Jun | 17 May, 15 Jun | 17 May, 15 Jun | – |
| Physics | 25 May, 18 Jun | 25 May, 18 Jun | 25 May, 18 Jun | – |
| History | 20 May, 28 May | 20 May, 28 May, 9 Jun | 20 May, 28 May, 9 Jun | 20 May, 28 May |
| Geography | 18 May, 26 May, 10 Jun | 18 May, 26 May, 10 Jun | 18 May, 26 May, 10 Jun | 18 May, 26 May, 10 Jun |
A-level written exam dates 2027 by board
| Subject | AQA | Pearson Edexcel | OCR | Eduqas |
|---|
| Maths | 26 May, 9 Jun, 16 Jun | 26 May, 9 Jun, 16 Jun | 26 May, 9 Jun, 16 Jun | – |
| Biology | 7 Jun, 14 Jun, 18 Jun | 7 Jun, 14 Jun, 18 Jun | 7 Jun, 14 Jun, 18 Jun | 7 Jun, 14 Jun, 18 Jun |
| Chemistry | 28 May, 10 Jun, 17 Jun | 28 May, 10 Jun, 17 Jun | 28 May, 10 Jun, 17 Jun | 28 May, 10 Jun, 17 Jun |
| Physics | 21 May, 27 May, 8 Jun | 21 May, 27 May, 8 Jun | 21 May, 27 May, 8 Jun | 21 May, 27 May, 8 Jun |
| Psychology | 18 May, 25 May, 9 Jun | 18 May, 25 May, 9 Jun | 18 May, 25 May, 9 Jun | 18 May, 25 May, 9 Jun |
| English Literature | 13 May, 20 May | 13 May, 20 May, 28 May | 13 May, 20 May | 13 May, 20 May, 28 May |
| History | 19 May, 26 May | 19 May, 26 May, 14 Jun | 19 May, 26 May, 14 Jun | – |
| Economics | 10 May, 17 May, 7 Jun | 10 May, 17 May, 7 Jun | 10 May, 17 May, 7 Jun | 10 May, 17 May, 7 Jun |
Frequently asked questions
How do I make a revision timetable?
Work out how much time you really have on school days and at weekends, after school, travel, meals and sleep. List your subjects and mark the ones that need most work. Then split the time into short sessions, spread each subject across the week and give each session a task, such as answering exam questions, rather than just a subject name. This revision timetable generator does the splitting and spreading for you.
Is this revision timetable maker free?
Yes. It is free and needs no account. Your choices are saved only in this browser so the plan is still there next time, and your subjects and timetable are never sent to us.
Can I print my revision timetable as a template?
Yes. Press Print timetable and you get a clean one-page A4 grid with each day's sessions and times. If you would rather fill one in by hand, there is a blank printable template in our GCSE revision timetable guide.
Does it use the real 2027 exam dates?
Yes. Pick AQA, Pearson Edexcel, OCR or Eduqas for each subject (and your course and tier where there is a choice) and the maker pulls in every written paper from that board's final June 2027 timetable, counts down to your first exam and can add them all to your calendar. Your school confirms your own timetable and can move a paper if two of yours clash.
When do GCSE and A-level exams start in 2027?
JCQ lists 10 May 2027 as the date of the first exam on the common timetable for both GCSE and A level. The last GCSE exam is on 18 June 2027 and the last A-level exam on 22 June 2027. Your own exam dates depend on your subjects and exam boards, so check your school's timetable.
Should I revise one subject a day or mix them?
Spread each subject across the week. The Education Endowment Foundation's 2021 review found that spacing learning across days and lessons can have a small positive effect on learning, although results vary between studies. Mixing different topics within a session, called interleaving, has promising results but has mostly been tested in maths.
What should I do in each revision session?
Test yourself rather than reread. The EEF review says short, low-stakes quizzes can strengthen your long-term memory of key ideas, and that testing is often a better way to learn than restudying the same material. Flashcards, blank-page brain dumps and exam questions all count, as long as you check your answers.
How many hours a day should I revise?
There is no official number. Start from the time you can keep up every week, not the most you could do on a good day. A plan you follow most weeks is worth more than an ambitious one you drop. Leave time to wind down before bed: the NHS says most teenagers need 8 to 10 hours' sleep a night.
How long should each revision session be?
Choose 30, 45 or 60 minutes, whichever you can stay focused for. The maker puts a 10 minute break between sessions and a longer 30 minute break after every third one.
What if I miss a session?
Keep the spare slot switched on. The last session of the week is left free, so a missed session can move there instead of piling up the next day.
Can I make an A-level revision timetable?
Yes. Switch the level to A level for A-level subjects and exam boards, or add any subject that is not listed. It builds an A-level revision timetable with the same spacing rules and your real A-level exam dates.
Is this a revision planner or a study planner?
Both. It is a free revision planner and study planner: it plans when you study each subject, gives every session a task, and shifts the tasks towards exam practice as your exams get closer. Keep using your school planner for homework deadlines.