AQA

English Literature – GCSE Past Papers

📋 AQA📄 22 past papers📅 2017 – 2024

Browse our range of AQA GCSE English Literature Past Papers and Mark Schemes below. Testing yourself with GCSE English Literature past papers is a great way to identify which topics need more revision, so you can ensure that you are revising as effectively as possible to help you get ready for your GCSE English Literature exam.

22 papers

Paper 1

7 papers
Paper 1: Shakespeare and the 19th century novel 8702/1
8702/1GCSE
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June 2024 Paper 1: Shakespeare and the 19th century novel 8702/1
8702/1GCSE
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June 2023 Paper 1: Shakespeare and the 19th century novel 8702/1
8702/1GCSE
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Paper 1m

2 papers

Paper 1n

2 papers

Paper 1p

2 papers

Paper 2

9 papers
Paper 2: Modern Texts and Poetry 8702/2
8702/2GCSE
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June 2024 Paper 2: Modern Texts and Poetry 8702/2R
2024GCSE
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June 2023 Paper 2: Modern Texts and Poetry 8702/2
8702/2GCSE
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Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I find AQA English Literature GCSE past papers?

You can find free AQA English Literature GCSE past papers and mark schemes on Progressay. We have papers available for Specimen Papers, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017.

Are AQA English Literature past papers free to download?

Yes, all AQA English Literature GCSE past papers and mark schemes on Progressay are completely free to download. No registration required.

What years are available for AQA English Literature GCSE past papers?

Progressay has AQA English Literature GCSE past papers available for Specimen Papers, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017.

Do these past papers come with mark schemes?

Where the exam board has published one, the official mark scheme is available alongside the question paper — look for the "Mark Scheme" download next to each paper.

Can I get these English Literature past papers marked automatically?

Papers with a "Grade with AI" button next to them can be marked instantly using Progressay's AI grading assistant, scored against the official mark scheme.