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CCEA A level Software Systems Development past papers
CCEA has published 26 question papers for Software Systems Development from 2014 to 2026, 23 of them with a mark scheme. They are listed newest first, and each one opens the PDF on ccea.org.uk in a new tab. The grade boundaries for 8 series are on their own page, in our own tables. The specification is linked below as well.
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June 2026
2 papers · grade boundaries
- A2 1, Systems Approaches and Database ConceptsQuestion paper for June 2026 A2 1, Systems Approaches and Database Concepts (PDF on ccea.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Do it in cookie: June 2026 A2 1, Systems Approaches and Database Concepts
- AS 1, Introduction to Object Oriented DevelopmentQuestion paper for June 2026 AS 1, Introduction to Object Oriented Development (PDF on ccea.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Do it in cookie: June 2026 AS 1, Introduction to Object Oriented Development
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June 2025
2 papers · grade boundaries
- A2 1, Systems Approaches and Database ConceptsQuestion paper for June 2025 A2 1, Systems Approaches and Database Concepts (PDF on ccea.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Do it in cookie: June 2025 A2 1, Systems Approaches and Database ConceptsMark scheme for June 2025 A2 1, Systems Approaches and Database Concepts (PDF on ccea.org.uk, opens in a new tab)
- AS 1, Introduction to Object Oriented DevelopmentQuestion paper for June 2025 AS 1, Introduction to Object Oriented Development (PDF on ccea.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Do it in cookie: June 2025 AS 1, Introduction to Object Oriented DevelopmentMark scheme for June 2025 AS 1, Introduction to Object Oriented Development (PDF on ccea.org.uk, opens in a new tab)
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June 2024
2 papers · grade boundaries
- A2 1, Systems Approaches and Database ConceptsQuestion paper for June 2024 A2 1, Systems Approaches and Database Concepts (PDF on ccea.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Do it in cookie: June 2024 A2 1, Systems Approaches and Database ConceptsMark scheme for June 2024 A2 1, Systems Approaches and Database Concepts (PDF on ccea.org.uk, opens in a new tab)
- AS 1, Introduction to Object Oriented DevelopmentQuestion paper for June 2024 AS 1, Introduction to Object Oriented Development (PDF on ccea.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Do it in cookie: June 2024 AS 1, Introduction to Object Oriented DevelopmentMark scheme for June 2024 AS 1, Introduction to Object Oriented Development (PDF on ccea.org.uk, opens in a new tab)
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June 2023
2 papers · grade boundaries
- A2 1, Systems Approaches and Database ConceptsQuestion paper for June 2023 A2 1, Systems Approaches and Database Concepts (PDF on ccea.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Do it in cookie: June 2023 A2 1, Systems Approaches and Database ConceptsMark scheme for June 2023 A2 1, Systems Approaches and Database Concepts (PDF on ccea.org.uk, opens in a new tab)
- AS 1, Introduction to Object Oriented DevelopmentQuestion paper for June 2023 AS 1, Introduction to Object Oriented Development (PDF on ccea.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Do it in cookie: June 2023 AS 1, Introduction to Object Oriented DevelopmentMark scheme for June 2023 AS 1, Introduction to Object Oriented Development (PDF on ccea.org.uk, opens in a new tab)
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June 2022
2 papers · grade boundaries
- A2 1, Systems Approaches and Database ConceptsQuestion paper for June 2022 A2 1, Systems Approaches and Database Concepts (PDF on ccea.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Do it in cookie: June 2022 A2 1, Systems Approaches and Database ConceptsMark scheme for June 2022 A2 1, Systems Approaches and Database Concepts (PDF on ccea.org.uk, opens in a new tab)
- AS 1, Introduction to Object Oriented DevelopmentQuestion paper for June 2022 AS 1, Introduction to Object Oriented Development (PDF on ccea.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Do it in cookie: June 2022 AS 1, Introduction to Object Oriented DevelopmentMark scheme for June 2022 AS 1, Introduction to Object Oriented Development (PDF on ccea.org.uk, opens in a new tab)
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June 2021
3 papers
- A2 1, Systems Approaches and Database ConceptsQuestion paper for June 2021 A2 1, Systems Approaches and Database Concepts (PDF on ccea.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Do it in cookie: June 2021 A2 1, Systems Approaches and Database ConceptsMark scheme for June 2021 A2 1, Systems Approaches and Database Concepts (PDF on ccea.org.uk, opens in a new tab)
- A2 1, Systems Approaches and Database Concepts - Case StudyQuestion paper for June 2021 A2 1, Systems Approaches and Database Concepts - Case Study (PDF on ccea.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Do it in cookie: June 2021 A2 1, Systems Approaches and Database Concepts - Case Study
- AS 1, Introduction to Object Oriented DevelopmentQuestion paper for June 2021 AS 1, Introduction to Object Oriented Development (PDF on ccea.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Do it in cookie: June 2021 AS 1, Introduction to Object Oriented DevelopmentMark scheme for June 2021 AS 1, Introduction to Object Oriented Development (PDF on ccea.org.uk, opens in a new tab)
June 2019
2 papers · grade boundaries
- A2 1, Systems Approaches and Database ConceptsQuestion paper for June 2019 A2 1, Systems Approaches and Database Concepts (PDF on ccea.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Do it in cookie: June 2019 A2 1, Systems Approaches and Database ConceptsMark scheme for June 2019 A2 1, Systems Approaches and Database Concepts (PDF on ccea.org.uk, opens in a new tab)
- AS 1, Introduction to Object Oriented DevelopmentQuestion paper for June 2019 AS 1, Introduction to Object Oriented Development (PDF on ccea.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Do it in cookie: June 2019 AS 1, Introduction to Object Oriented DevelopmentMark scheme for June 2019 AS 1, Introduction to Object Oriented Development (PDF on ccea.org.uk, opens in a new tab)
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June 2018
5 papers · grade boundaries
- A2 1, Systems Approaches and Database ConceptsQuestion paper for June 2018 A2 1, Systems Approaches and Database Concepts (PDF on ccea.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Do it in cookie: June 2018 A2 1, Systems Approaches and Database ConceptsMark scheme for June 2018 A2 1, Systems Approaches and Database Concepts (PDF on ccea.org.uk, opens in a new tab)
- A2 1, Systems Approaches and Database Concepts (updated spec)Question paper for June 2018 A2 1, Systems Approaches and Database Concepts (updated spec) (PDF on ccea.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Do it in cookie: June 2018 A2 1, Systems Approaches and Database Concepts (updated spec)
- A2 1, Systems Approaches and Database Concepts RevisedMark scheme for June 2018 A2 1, Systems Approaches and Database Concepts Revised (PDF on ccea.org.uk, opens in a new tab)
- AS 1, Introduction ot Object Oriented DevelopmentMark scheme for June 2018 AS 1, Introduction ot Object Oriented Development (PDF on ccea.org.uk, opens in a new tab)
- AS 1, Introduction to Object Oriented DevelopmentQuestion paper for June 2018 AS 1, Introduction to Object Oriented Development (PDF on ccea.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Do it in cookie: June 2018 AS 1, Introduction to Object Oriented Development
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June 2017
3 papers · grade boundaries
- A2 1, Systems Approaches and Database ConceptsQuestion paper for June 2017 A2 1, Systems Approaches and Database Concepts (PDF on ccea.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Do it in cookie: June 2017 A2 1, Systems Approaches and Database ConceptsMark scheme for June 2017 A2 1, Systems Approaches and Database Concepts (PDF on ccea.org.uk, opens in a new tab)
- AS 1, Introduction to Object Oriented DevelopmentQuestion paper for June 2017 AS 1, Introduction to Object Oriented Development (PDF on ccea.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Do it in cookie: June 2017 AS 1, Introduction to Object Oriented DevelopmentMark scheme for June 2017 AS 1, Introduction to Object Oriented Development (PDF on ccea.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Mark scheme for June 2017 AS 1, Introduction to Object Oriented Development (PDF on ccea.org.uk, opens in a new tab)
- AS 1, Introduction to Object Oriented Development (updated spec)Question paper for June 2017 AS 1, Introduction to Object Oriented Development (updated spec) (PDF on ccea.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Do it in cookie: June 2017 AS 1, Introduction to Object Oriented Development (updated spec)
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June 2016
2 papers
- A2 1, Systems Approaches and Database ConceptsQuestion paper for June 2016 A2 1, Systems Approaches and Database Concepts (PDF on ccea.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Do it in cookie: June 2016 A2 1, Systems Approaches and Database ConceptsMark scheme for June 2016 A2 1, Systems Approaches and Database Concepts (PDF on ccea.org.uk, opens in a new tab)
- AS 1, Introduction to Object Oriented DevelopmentQuestion paper for June 2016 AS 1, Introduction to Object Oriented Development (PDF on ccea.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Do it in cookie: June 2016 AS 1, Introduction to Object Oriented DevelopmentMark scheme for June 2016 AS 1, Introduction to Object Oriented Development (PDF on ccea.org.uk, opens in a new tab)
June 2015
2 papers
- A2 1, Systems Approaches and Database ConceptsQuestion paper for June 2015 A2 1, Systems Approaches and Database Concepts (PDF on ccea.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Do it in cookie: June 2015 A2 1, Systems Approaches and Database ConceptsMark scheme for June 2015 A2 1, Systems Approaches and Database Concepts (PDF on ccea.org.uk, opens in a new tab)
- AS 1, Introduction to Object Oriented DevelopmentQuestion paper for June 2015 AS 1, Introduction to Object Oriented Development (PDF on ccea.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Do it in cookie: June 2015 AS 1, Introduction to Object Oriented DevelopmentMark scheme for June 2015 AS 1, Introduction to Object Oriented Development (PDF on ccea.org.uk, opens in a new tab)
June 2014
1 paper
- AS 1, Introduction to Object Oriented DevelopmentQuestion paper for June 2014 AS 1, Introduction to Object Oriented Development (PDF on ccea.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Do it in cookie: June 2014 AS 1, Introduction to Object Oriented DevelopmentMark scheme for June 2014 AS 1, Introduction to Object Oriented Development (PDF on ccea.org.uk, opens in a new tab)
Common questions
Where can I find Software Systems Development past papers from CCEA?
This page links every Software Systems Development paper CCEA publishes for everyone to download, newest first, starting with June 2026. Each link opens the PDF on CCEA's own website. The most recent series is usually released a year or so after the exam, and it will appear here once CCEA makes it public.
Are there mark schemes for these Software Systems Development papers?
Yes, 20 of the 26 question papers here have a mark scheme.
What were the Software Systems Development grade boundaries in June 2026?
In June 2026, an A needed 128 out of 160 uniform marks and an E needed 64 on AS (uniform marks). On A level (uniform marks), an A needed 320 out of 400 uniform marks and an E needed 160. The grade boundaries for every series from June 2017 to June 2026 are on this course's grade boundaries page, and each series of papers here links to its own year's table, so you can mark a paper and read your grade.
Where is the Software Systems Development specification?
It is linked at the top of this page: CCEA's own Software Systems Development specification, a PDF on its website, which sets out what you can be examined on and how the exams are marked.
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