GCSEAQA8700
AQA GCSE English Language past papers
AQA has published 19 question papers for English Language (8700) from 2020 to 2025, each with its mark scheme. They are listed newest first, and each one opens the PDF on aqa.org.uk in a new tab. The grade boundaries for 16 series are on their own page, in our own tables. The specification (8700) is linked below as well.
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Specimen (first exams 2026)
2 papers
- Paper 1 Explorations in creative reading and writingQuestion paper for Specimen (first exams 2026) Paper 1 Explorations in creative reading and writing (PDF on aqa.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Do it in cookie: Specimen (first exams 2026) Paper 1 Explorations in creative reading and writingMark scheme for Specimen (first exams 2026) Paper 1 Explorations in creative reading and writing (PDF on aqa.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Insert for Specimen (first exams 2026) Paper 1 Explorations in creative reading and writing (PDF on aqa.org.uk, opens in a new tab)
- Paper 2 Writers’ viewpoints and perspectivesQuestion paper for Specimen (first exams 2026) Paper 2 Writers’ viewpoints and perspectives (PDF on aqa.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Do it in cookie: Specimen (first exams 2026) Paper 2 Writers’ viewpoints and perspectivesMark scheme for Specimen (first exams 2026) Paper 2 Writers’ viewpoints and perspectives (PDF on aqa.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Insert for Specimen (first exams 2026) Paper 2 Writers’ viewpoints and perspectives (PDF on aqa.org.uk, opens in a new tab)
June 2025
3 papers · grade boundaries
- Paper 1 Explorations in creative reading and writingQuestion paper for June 2025 Paper 1 Explorations in creative reading and writing (PDF on aqa.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Do it in cookie: June 2025 Paper 1 Explorations in creative reading and writingMark scheme for June 2025 Paper 1 Explorations in creative reading and writing (PDF on aqa.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Examiner report for June 2025 Paper 1 Explorations in creative reading and writing (PDF on aqa.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Insert for June 2025 Paper 1 Explorations in creative reading and writing (PDF on aqa.org.uk, opens in a new tab)
- Paper 2 Writers viewpoints and perspectivesQuestion paper for June 2025 Paper 2 Writers viewpoints and perspectives (PDF on aqa.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Do it in cookie: June 2025 Paper 2 Writers viewpoints and perspectivesMark scheme for June 2025 Paper 2 Writers viewpoints and perspectives (PDF on aqa.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Examiner report for June 2025 Paper 2 Writers viewpoints and perspectives (PDF on aqa.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Insert for June 2025 Paper 2 Writers viewpoints and perspectives (PDF on aqa.org.uk, opens in a new tab)
- Component 3 NEA Spoken languageExaminer report for June 2025 Component 3 NEA Spoken language (PDF on aqa.org.uk, opens in a new tab)
- Grade boundariesGrade boundaries for June 2025
November 2024
3 papers · grade boundaries
- Paper 1 Explorations in creative reading and writingQuestion paper for November 2024 Paper 1 Explorations in creative reading and writing (PDF on aqa.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Do it in cookie: November 2024 Paper 1 Explorations in creative reading and writingMark scheme for November 2024 Paper 1 Explorations in creative reading and writing (PDF on aqa.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Examiner report for November 2024 Paper 1 Explorations in creative reading and writing (PDF on aqa.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Insert for November 2024 Paper 1 Explorations in creative reading and writing (PDF on aqa.org.uk, opens in a new tab)
- Paper 2 Writers viewpoints and perspectivesQuestion paper for November 2024 Paper 2 Writers viewpoints and perspectives (PDF on aqa.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Do it in cookie: November 2024 Paper 2 Writers viewpoints and perspectivesMark scheme for November 2024 Paper 2 Writers viewpoints and perspectives (PDF on aqa.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Examiner report for November 2024 Paper 2 Writers viewpoints and perspectives (PDF on aqa.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Insert for November 2024 Paper 2 Writers viewpoints and perspectives (PDF on aqa.org.uk, opens in a new tab)
- 8700CExaminer report for November 2024 8700C (PDF on aqa.org.uk, opens in a new tab)
- Grade boundariesGrade boundaries for November 2024
June 2024
3 papers · grade boundaries
- Paper 1 Explorations in creative reading and writingQuestion paper for June 2024 Paper 1 Explorations in creative reading and writing (PDF on aqa.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Do it in cookie: June 2024 Paper 1 Explorations in creative reading and writingMark scheme for June 2024 Paper 1 Explorations in creative reading and writing (PDF on aqa.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Examiner report for June 2024 Paper 1 Explorations in creative reading and writing (PDF on aqa.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Insert for June 2024 Paper 1 Explorations in creative reading and writing (PDF on aqa.org.uk, opens in a new tab)
- Paper 2 Writers viewpoints and perspectivesQuestion paper for June 2024 Paper 2 Writers viewpoints and perspectives (PDF on aqa.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Do it in cookie: June 2024 Paper 2 Writers viewpoints and perspectivesMark scheme for June 2024 Paper 2 Writers viewpoints and perspectives (PDF on aqa.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Examiner report for June 2024 Paper 2 Writers viewpoints and perspectives (PDF on aqa.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Insert for June 2024 Paper 2 Writers viewpoints and perspectives (PDF on aqa.org.uk, opens in a new tab)
- 8700CExaminer report for June 2024 8700C (PDF on aqa.org.uk, opens in a new tab)
- Grade boundariesGrade boundaries for June 2024
November 2023
3 papers · grade boundaries
- Paper 1 Explorations in creative reading and writingQuestion paper for November 2023 Paper 1 Explorations in creative reading and writing (PDF on aqa.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Do it in cookie: November 2023 Paper 1 Explorations in creative reading and writingMark scheme for November 2023 Paper 1 Explorations in creative reading and writing (PDF on aqa.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Examiner report for November 2023 Paper 1 Explorations in creative reading and writing (PDF on aqa.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Insert for November 2023 Paper 1 Explorations in creative reading and writing (PDF on aqa.org.uk, opens in a new tab)
- Paper 2 Writers’ viewpoints and perspectivesMark scheme for November 2023 Paper 2 Writers’ viewpoints and perspectives (PDF on aqa.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Examiner report for November 2023 Paper 2 Writers’ viewpoints and perspectives (PDF on aqa.org.uk, opens in a new tab)
- Examiners reportExaminer report for November 2023 Examiners report (PDF on aqa.org.uk, opens in a new tab)
- Grade boundariesGrade boundaries for November 2023
June 2023
3 papers · grade boundaries
- Paper 1 Explorations in creative reading and writingQuestion paper for June 2023 Paper 1 Explorations in creative reading and writing (PDF on filestore.aqa.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Do it in cookie: June 2023 Paper 1 Explorations in creative reading and writingMark scheme for June 2023 Paper 1 Explorations in creative reading and writing (PDF on filestore.aqa.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Examiner report for June 2023 Paper 1 Explorations in creative reading and writing (PDF on filestore.aqa.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Insert for June 2023 Paper 1 Explorations in creative reading and writing (PDF on filestore.aqa.org.uk, opens in a new tab)
- Paper 2 Writers’ viewpoints and perspectivesQuestion paper for June 2023 Paper 2 Writers’ viewpoints and perspectives (PDF on filestore.aqa.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Do it in cookie: June 2023 Paper 2 Writers’ viewpoints and perspectivesMark scheme for June 2023 Paper 2 Writers’ viewpoints and perspectives (PDF on filestore.aqa.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Examiner report for June 2023 Paper 2 Writers’ viewpoints and perspectives (PDF on filestore.aqa.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Insert for June 2023 Paper 2 Writers’ viewpoints and perspectives (PDF on filestore.aqa.org.uk, opens in a new tab)
- Component 3 NEA Spoken languageExaminer report for June 2023 Component 3 NEA Spoken language (PDF on filestore.aqa.org.uk, opens in a new tab)
- Grade boundariesGrade boundaries for June 2023
November 2022
2 papers · grade boundaries
- Paper 1 Explorations in creative reading and writingQuestion paper for November 2022 Paper 1 Explorations in creative reading and writing (PDF on filestore.aqa.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Do it in cookie: November 2022 Paper 1 Explorations in creative reading and writingMark scheme for November 2022 Paper 1 Explorations in creative reading and writing (PDF on filestore.aqa.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Examiner report for November 2022 Paper 1 Explorations in creative reading and writing (PDF on filestore.aqa.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Insert for November 2022 Paper 1 Explorations in creative reading and writing (PDF on filestore.aqa.org.uk, opens in a new tab)
- Paper 2 Writers’ viewpoints and perspectivesQuestion paper for November 2022 Paper 2 Writers’ viewpoints and perspectives (PDF on filestore.aqa.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Do it in cookie: November 2022 Paper 2 Writers’ viewpoints and perspectivesMark scheme for November 2022 Paper 2 Writers’ viewpoints and perspectives (PDF on filestore.aqa.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Examiner report for November 2022 Paper 2 Writers’ viewpoints and perspectives (PDF on filestore.aqa.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Insert for November 2022 Paper 2 Writers’ viewpoints and perspectives (PDF on filestore.aqa.org.uk, opens in a new tab)
- Grade boundariesGrade boundaries for November 2022
June 2022
2 papers · grade boundaries
- Paper 1 Explorations in creative reading and writingQuestion paper for June 2022 Paper 1 Explorations in creative reading and writing (PDF on filestore.aqa.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Do it in cookie: June 2022 Paper 1 Explorations in creative reading and writingMark scheme for June 2022 Paper 1 Explorations in creative reading and writing (PDF on filestore.aqa.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Examiner report for June 2022 Paper 1 Explorations in creative reading and writing (PDF on filestore.aqa.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Insert for June 2022 Paper 1 Explorations in creative reading and writing (PDF on filestore.aqa.org.uk, opens in a new tab)
- Paper 2 Writers’ viewpoints and perspectivesQuestion paper for June 2022 Paper 2 Writers’ viewpoints and perspectives (PDF on filestore.aqa.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Do it in cookie: June 2022 Paper 2 Writers’ viewpoints and perspectivesMark scheme for June 2022 Paper 2 Writers’ viewpoints and perspectives (PDF on filestore.aqa.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Examiner report for June 2022 Paper 2 Writers’ viewpoints and perspectives (PDF on filestore.aqa.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Insert for June 2022 Paper 2 Writers’ viewpoints and perspectives (PDF on filestore.aqa.org.uk, opens in a new tab)
- Grade boundariesGrade boundaries for June 2022
November 2021
2 papers · grade boundaries
- Paper 1 Explorations in creative reading and writingQuestion paper for November 2021 Paper 1 Explorations in creative reading and writing (PDF on filestore.aqa.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Do it in cookie: November 2021 Paper 1 Explorations in creative reading and writingMark scheme for November 2021 Paper 1 Explorations in creative reading and writing (PDF on filestore.aqa.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Examiner report for November 2021 Paper 1 Explorations in creative reading and writing (PDF on filestore.aqa.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Insert for November 2021 Paper 1 Explorations in creative reading and writing (PDF on filestore.aqa.org.uk, opens in a new tab)
- Paper 2 Writers’ viewpoints and perspectivesQuestion paper for November 2021 Paper 2 Writers’ viewpoints and perspectives (PDF on filestore.aqa.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Do it in cookie: November 2021 Paper 2 Writers’ viewpoints and perspectivesMark scheme for November 2021 Paper 2 Writers’ viewpoints and perspectives (PDF on filestore.aqa.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Examiner report for November 2021 Paper 2 Writers’ viewpoints and perspectives (PDF on filestore.aqa.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Insert for November 2021 Paper 2 Writers’ viewpoints and perspectives (PDF on filestore.aqa.org.uk, opens in a new tab)
- Grade boundariesGrade boundaries for November 2021
November 2020
3 papers · grade boundaries
- Paper 1 Explorations in creative reading and writingQuestion paper for November 2020 Paper 1 Explorations in creative reading and writing (PDF on filestore.aqa.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Do it in cookie: November 2020 Paper 1 Explorations in creative reading and writingMark scheme for November 2020 Paper 1 Explorations in creative reading and writing (PDF on filestore.aqa.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Examiner report for November 2020 Paper 1 Explorations in creative reading and writing (PDF on filestore.aqa.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Insert for November 2020 Paper 1 Explorations in creative reading and writing (PDF on filestore.aqa.org.uk, opens in a new tab)
- Paper 2 Writers’ viewpoints and perspectivesQuestion paper for November 2020 Paper 2 Writers’ viewpoints and perspectives (PDF on filestore.aqa.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Do it in cookie: November 2020 Paper 2 Writers’ viewpoints and perspectivesMark scheme for November 2020 Paper 2 Writers’ viewpoints and perspectives (PDF on filestore.aqa.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Examiner report for November 2020 Paper 2 Writers’ viewpoints and perspectives (PDF on filestore.aqa.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Insert for November 2020 Paper 2 Writers’ viewpoints and perspectives (PDF on filestore.aqa.org.uk, opens in a new tab)
- Component 3 NEA Spoken languageExaminer report for November 2020 Component 3 NEA Spoken language (PDF on filestore.aqa.org.uk, opens in a new tab)
- Grade boundariesGrade boundaries for November 2020
Common questions
Where can I find English Language past papers from AQA?
This page links every English Language paper AQA publishes for everyone to download, newest first, starting with Specimen (first exams 2026). Each link opens the PDF on AQA's own website. The most recent series is usually released a year or so after the exam, and it will appear here once AQA makes it public.
Are there mark schemes for these English Language papers?
Yes, every question paper here has a mark scheme, and 24 have an examiner report as well, which is worth reading for the mistakes that cost the most marks.
What were the English Language grade boundaries in June 2026?
In June 2026, a grade 7 needed 103 out of 160 and a grade 4 needed 75. 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 English Language specification?
It is linked at the top of this page: AQA's own English Language specification (8700), a PDF on its website, which sets out what you can be examined on and how the exams are marked. According to AQA's grade boundaries for June 2026, the course is examined in 2 papers, of 80 marks each.
How can I practise more English Language questions?
Once you have worked through the papers, cookie has a practice deck for this course with fresh questions based on the specification and past papers, feedback on what you write, and spaced repetition.
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