OCR GCSE Physics B (Twenty First Century Science) exam dates 2027
4 papers are still to come, from Tuesday 25 May 2027 to Friday 18 June 2027, copied from OCR’s published timetable and last checked on Friday 16 October 2026.
These dates come from the exam boards' published timetables and may be wrong or out of date. Check them with your school or the exam board nearer the time so you don't miss an exam.
June 2027
| Date | Session | Paper | Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday 25 May 2027 | Morning | Physics B (Twenty First Century Science): Breadth in Physics (Foundation Tier) - Written Paper · 105 min | J259/01 |
| Tuesday 25 May 2027 | Morning | Physics B (Twenty First Century Science): Breadth in Physics (Higher Tier) - Written Paper · 105 min | J259/03 |
| Friday 18 June 2027 | Morning | Physics B (Twenty First Century Science): Depth in Physics (Foundation Tier) - Written Paper · 105 min | J259/02 |
| Friday 18 June 2027 | Morning | Physics B (Twenty First Century Science): Depth in Physics (Higher Tier) - Written Paper · 105 min | J259/04 |
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Common questions
When is the first OCR GCSE Physics B (Twenty First Century Science) exam?
Physics B (Twenty First Century Science): Breadth in Physics (Foundation Tier) - Written Paper on Tuesday 25 May 2027, in the morning, from OCR’s published timetable.
When is the last OCR GCSE Physics B (Twenty First Century Science) exam?
Physics B (Twenty First Century Science): Depth in Physics (Higher Tier) - Written Paper on Friday 18 June 2027, in the morning. Schools set their own dates for mocks and coursework, so ask the school for those.
Other OCR GCSE subjects
Biology A (Gateway Science) · Biology B (Twenty First Century Science) · Business · Chemistry A (Gateway Science) · Chemistry B (Twenty First Century Science) · Classical Civilisation · Combined Science A (Gateway Science) · Combined Science B (Twenty First Century Science) · Computer Science · Design and Technology · Economics · English Language · English Literature · Geography A · Geography B · History A (Explaining the Modern World) · History B (Schools History Project) · Maths · PE · Physics A (Gateway Science) · Psychology · Religious Studies
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