GCSE Exam Dates 2027

When are the GCSE exams 2027?

GCSE exams across England, Wales and Northern Ireland are scheduled to start from Thursday, 6 May and finish on Monday, 21 June.

These are the most up-to-date exam dates set by each exam board, but they might change closer to the exam period. As such, you should only use these dates as a general guide. You can find all exam timetables for each GCSE exam board linked on this page.

Non-exam assessments, such as modern foreign language speaking tests and practical science experiments, may be set before this period as they are decided by each school.

When are the GCSE maths exams 2027?

GCSE maths exam dates 2027

AQA:

GCSE maths paper 1 (non-calculator) exam is on the morning of Friday, 14 May
GCSE maths paper 3 (calculator) exam is on the morning of Monday, 14 June

Cambridge OCR:

GCSE maths paper 1 (calculator) foundation exam is on the morning of Friday, 14 May
GCSE maths paper 4 (calculator) higher exam is on the morning of Friday, 14 May
GCSE maths paper 2 (non-calculator) foundation exam is on the morning of Thursday, 27 May
GCSE maths paper 5 (non-calculator) higher exam is on the morning of Thursday, 27 May
GCSE maths paper 3 (calculator) foundation exam is on the morning of Monday, 14 June
GCSE maths paper 6 (calculator) higher exam is on the morning of Monday, 14 June

Edexcel:

GCSE maths paper 1 (non-calculator) exam is on the morning of Friday, 14 May
GCSE maths paper 2 (calculator) exam is on the morning of Thursday, 27 May
GCSE maths paper 3 (calculator) exam is on the morning of Monday, 14 June

Eduqas:

GCSE mathematics component 1 (non-calculator) exam is on the morning of Friday, 14 May
GCSE mathematics component 2 (calculator) exam is on the morning of Thursday, 27 May

CCEA:

GCSE mathematics units 1 and 2 (foundation) exams are on the morning of Friday, 14 May
GCSE mathematics units 3 and 4 (higher) exams are on the morning of Friday, 14 May
GCSE mathematics unit 2 (foundation, intermediate and higher) exam is on the afternoon of Tuesday, 8 June

WJEC:

GCSE mathematics and numeracy (double award) unit 1 exam is on the morning of Friday, 14 May
GCSE mathematics and numeracy (double award) unit 2 exam is on the morning of Thursday, 27 May
GCSE mathematics and numeracy (double award) unit 3 exam is on the morning of Monday, 14 June

When are the GCSE English language exams 2027?

GCSE English language exam dates 2027

AQA:

GCSE English language paper 1 exam is on the morning of Monday, 24 May
GCSE English language paper 2 exam is on the morning of Tuesday, 8 June

Cambridge OCR:

GCSE English language paper 1 exam is on the morning of Monday, 24 May
GCSE English language paper 2 exam is on the morning of Tuesday, 8 June

Edexcel:

GCSE English language paper 1 exam is on the morning of Monday, 24 May
GCSE English language paper 2 exam is on the morning of Tuesday, 8 June

Eduqas:

GCSE English language component 1 exam is on the morning of Monday, 24 May
GCSE English language component 2 exam is on the morning of Tuesday, 8 June

CCEA:

GCSE English language unit 1 exam is on the morning of Thursday, 6 May
GCSE English language unit 4 exam is on the morning of Wednesday, 19 May

WJEC English language and literature (combined) exam dates 2027

WJEC English language and literature unit 1 will take place on the morning of Wednesday, 12 May
WJEC English language and literature units 4a and 4b will take place on the morning of Wednesday, 19 May
WJEC English language and literature unit 6 will take place on the morning of Monday, 24 May

When are the GCSE English literature exams 2027?

GCSE English literature exam dates 2027

AQA:

GCSE English literature paper 1 is on the morning of Wednesday, 12 May
GCSE English literature paper 2 is on the morning of Wednesday, 19 May

Cambridge OCR:

GCSE English literature paper 1 is on the morning of Wednesday, 12 May
GCSE English literature paper 2 is on the morning of Wednesday, 19 May

Edexcel:

GCSE English literature paper 1 is on the morning of Wednesday, 12 May
GCSE English literature paper 2 is on the morning of Wednesday, 19 May

Eduqas:

GCSE English literature component 1 is on the morning of Wednesday, 12 May
GCSE English literature component 2 is on the morning of Wednesday, 19 May

CCEA:

GCSE English literature unit 1 is on the morning of Wednesday, 12 May
GCSE English literature unit 2 is on the morning of Monday, 24 May

When are the GCSE science exams 2027?

Biology single science and combined science exam dates 2027

AQA:

Biology paper 1 is on the morning of Tuesday, 11 May
Biology paper 2 is on the morning of Thursday, 10 June

Cambridge OCR:

Biology paper 1 is on the morning of Tuesday, 11 May
Biology paper 2 is on the morning of Thursday, 10 June

Edexcel:

Biology paper 1 is on the morning of Tuesday, 11 May
Biology paper 2 is on the morning of Thursday, 10 June

Eduqas:

Biology component 1 is on the morning of Tuesday, 11 May
Biology component 2 is on the morning of Thursday, 10 June

CCEA:

Biology unit 1 is on the morning of Tuesday, 11 May
Biology unit 2 is on the morning of Thursday, 10 June
Biology unit 3 (Practical Theory) is on the afternoon of Wednesday, 16 June

WJEC:

Biology unit 2 is on the morning of Tuesday, 11 May
Biology unit 1 is on the morning of Wednesday, 9 June

Chemistry single science and combined science exam dates 2027

AQA:

Chemistry paper 1 is on the morning of Monday, 17 May
Chemistry paper 2 is on the morning of Tuesday, 15 June

Cambridge OCR:

Chemistry paper 1 is on the morning of Monday, 17 May
Chemistry paper 2 is on the morning of Tuesday, 15 June

Edexcel:

Chemistry paper 1 is on the morning of Monday, 17 May
Chemistry paper 2 is on the morning of Tuesday, 15 June

Eduqas:

Chemistry component 1 is on the morning of Monday, 17 May
Chemistry component 2 is on the morning of Tuesday, 15 June

WJEC:

Chemistry unit 2 is on the morning of Monday, 17 May
Chemistry unit 1 is on the morning of Friday, 11 June

CCEA:

Chemistry unit 1 is on the morning of Monday, 17 May
Chemistry unit 2 is on the morning of Tuesday, 15 June
Chemistry unit 3 (Practical Theory) is on the morning of Friday, 18 June

Physics single science and combined science exam dates 2027

AQA:

Physics paper 1 is on the morning of Tuesday, 25 May
Physics paper 2 is on the morning of Friday, 18 June

Cambridge OCR:

Physics paper 1 is on the morning of Tuesday, 25 May
Physics paper 2 is on the morning of Friday, 18 June

Edexcel:

Physics paper 1 is on the morning of Tuesday, 25 May
Physics paper 2 is on the morning of Friday, 18 June

Eduqas:

Physics component 1 is on the morning of Tuesday, 25 May
Physics component 2 is on the morning of Friday, 18 June

CCEA:

Physics unit 1 is on the morning of Tuesday, 25 May
Physics unit 2 is on the morning of Monday, 14 June
Physics unit 3 (Practical Theory) is on the morning of Monday, 21 June

WJEC:

Physics unit 2 is on the morning of Tuesday, 25 May
Physics unit 1 is on the morning of Wednesday, 16 June

When are the GCSE history exams 2027?

GCSE history exam dates 2027

AQA:

History paper 1 will take place on the morning of Thursday, 20 May
History paper 2 will take place on the morning of Friday, 28 May

Cambridge OCR:

History paper 1 will take place on the morning of Thursday, 20 May
History paper 2 will take place on the morning of Friday, 28 May
History paper 3 will take place on the afternoon of Wednesday, 9 June

Edexcel:

History paper 1 will take place on the morning of Thursday, 20 May
History paper 2 will take place on the morning of Friday, 28 May
History paper 3 will take place on the afternoon of Wednesday, 9 June

Eduqas:

History paper 1 will take place on the morning of Thursday, 20 May
History paper 2 will take place on the morning of Friday, 28 May

CCEA:

History paper 1 will take place on the morning of Thursday, 20 May
History paper 2 will take place on the afternoon of Wednesday, 9 June

WJEC:

History paper 1 will take place on the morning of Thursday, 20 May
History paper 2 will take place on the morning of Friday, 28 May
History paper 3 will take place on the afternoon of Friday, 11 June

WJEC (new specification):

History paper 1 will take place on the afternoon of Thursday, 13 May
History paper 2 will take place on the afternoon of Wednesday, 16 June

When are the GCSE geography exams 2027?

GCSE geography exam dates 2027

AQA:

Geography paper 1 will take place on the morning of Tuesday, 18 May
Geography paper 2 will take place on the afternoon of Wednesday, 26 May
Geography paper 3 will take place on the afternoon of Thursday, 10 June

Cambridge OCR:

Geography paper 1 will take place on the morning of Tuesday, 18 May
Geography paper 2 will take place on the afternoon of Wednesday, 26 May
Geography paper 3 will take place on the afternoon of Thursday, 10 June

Edexcel:

Geography paper 1 will take place on the morning of Tuesday, 18 May
Geography paper 2 will take place on the afternoon of Wednesday, 26 May
Geography paper 3 will take place on the afternoon of Thursday, 10 June

Eduqas:

Geography paper 1 will take place on the morning of Tuesday, 18 May
Geography paper 2 will take place on the afternoon of Wednesday, 26 May
Geography paper 3 will take place on the afternoon of Thursday, 10 June

CCEA:

Geography unit 1 will take place on the afternoon of Monday, 10 May
Geography unit 2 will take place on the afternoon of Wednesday, 26 May
Geography unit 3 will take place on the afternoon of Tuesday, 8 June

WJEC:

Geography paper 1 will take place on the morning of Tuesday, 18 May
Geography paper 2 will take place on the afternoon of Wednesday, 26 May
Geography paper 3 will take place on the afternoon of Wednesday, 26 May

When are the GCSE French exams 2027?

GCSE French exam dates 2027

AQA:

GCSE French listening exam is on the morning of Wednesday, 26 May
GCSE French reading exam is on the morning of Wednesday, 26 May
GCSE French writing exam is on the afternoon of Tuesday, 8 June

Edexcel:

GCSE French listening exam is on the morning of Wednesday, 26 May
GCSE French reading exam is on the afternoon of Tuesday, 8 June
GCSE French writing exam is on the afternoon of Monday, 14 June

CCEA:

GCSE French listening exam is on the afternoon of Monday, 24 May
GCSE French writing exam is on the afternoon of Thursday, 3 June
GCSE French reading exam is on the afternoon of Thursday, 10 June

WJEC:

GCSE French listening exam is on the morning of Wednesday, 26 May
GCSE French writing exam is on the afternoon of Tuesday, 8 June

When are the GCSE Spanish exams 2027?

GCSE Spanish exam dates 2027

AQA:

GCSE Spanish listening exam is on the morning of Wednesday, 9 June
GCSE Spanish reading exam is on the morning of Wednesday, 9 June
GCSE Spanish writing exam is on the afternoon of Wednesday, 16 June

Edexcel:

GCSE Spanish listening exam is on the morning of Wednesday, 9 June
GCSE Spanish reading exam is on the afternoon of Wednesday, 16 June
GCSE Spanish writing exam is on the afternoon of Thursday, 17 June

CCEA:

GCSE Spanish listening exam is on the afternoon of Tuesday, 18 May
GCSE Spanish writing exam is on the afternoon of Thursday, 27 May
GCSE Spanish reading exam is on the afternoon of Thursday, 17 June

WJEC:

GCSE Spanish listening exam is on the morning of Wednesday, 9 June
GCSE Spanish writing exam is on the morning of Thursday, 17 June

When are the GCSE computer science exams 2027?

GCSE computer science exam dates 2027

AQA:

GCSE computer science paper 1 exam is on the morning of Monday, 10 May
GCSE computer science paper 2 exam is on the afternoon of Wednesday, 19 May

Cambridge OCR:

GCSE computer science paper 1 exam is on the morning of Monday, 10 May
GCSE computer science paper 2 exam is on the afternoon of Wednesday, 19 May

Edexcel:

GCSE computer science paper 1 exam is on the morning of Monday, 10 May
GCSE computer science paper 2 exam is on the afternoon of Wednesday, 19 May

Eduqas:

GCSE computer science component 1 exam is on the morning of Wednesday, 9 June
GCSE computer science component 2 exam is on the morning of Wednesday, 16 June

CCEA:

GCSE digital technology unit 1 exam is on the afternoon of Monday, 17 May
GCSE digital technology units 2 and 4 exams are on the morning of Tuesday, 1 June

WJEC:

GCSE computer science unit 1 exam is on the morning of Monday, 10 May
GCSE computer science unit 2 exam is on the afternoon of Monday, 7 June

When are the GCSE religious studies exams 2027?

GCSE religious studies exam dates 2027

AQA:

Religious studies paper 1 is on the morning of Thursday, 13 May
Religious studies paper 2 is on the morning of Friday, 21 May

Cambridge OCR:

Religious studies paper 1 is on the morning of Thursday, 13 May
Religious studies paper 2 is on the morning of Friday, 21 May

Edexcel:

Religious studies paper 1 is on the morning of Thursday, 13 May
Religious studies paper 2 is on the morning of Friday, 21 May
Religious studies paper 3 is on the morning of Monday, 7 June

Eduqas:

Religious studies paper 1 is on the morning of Thursday, 13 May
Religious studies paper 2 is on the morning of Friday, 21 May
Religious studies paper 3 is on the morning of Monday, 7 June

CCEA:

Religious studies unit 6 is on the morning of Thursday, 13 May
Religious studies units 3, 4 and 5 are on the morning of Friday, 21 May
Religious studies units 1 and 2 are on the morning of Friday, 28 May
Religious studies unit 7 is on the afternoon of Wednesday, 2 June
Religious studies unit 8 is on the morning of Monday, 7 June
Religious studies unit 9 is on the afternoon of Tuesday, 15 June

WJEC:

Religious studies paper 1 is on the morning of Friday, 21 May
Religious studies paper 3 is on the morning of Monday, 7 June

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When are the GCSE mock exams?

GCSE mock exams are usually held in December or January of year 11. However, some schools might also have GCSE mock exams at the end of year 10. Timings will be different for each school so check your school website or with your teachers for the exact dates so you can be prepared!