CCEA GCSE English Literature past papers
CCEA has published 16 question papers for English Literature from 2018 to 2026, 13 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 6 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
- Unit 1, The Study of ProseQuestion paper for June 2026 Unit 1, The Study of Prose (PDF on ccea.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Do it in cookie: June 2026 Unit 1, The Study of Prose
- Unit 2, The Study of Drama and PoetryQuestion paper for June 2026 Unit 2, The Study of Drama and Poetry (PDF on ccea.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Do it in cookie: June 2026 Unit 2, The Study of Drama and Poetry
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June 2025
2 papers · grade boundaries
- Unit 1, The Study of ProseQuestion paper for June 2025 Unit 1, The Study of Prose (PDF on ccea.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Do it in cookie: June 2025 Unit 1, The Study of ProseMark scheme for June 2025 Unit 1, The Study of Prose (PDF on ccea.org.uk, opens in a new tab)
- Unit 2, The Study of Drama and PoetryQuestion paper for June 2025 Unit 2, The Study of Drama and Poetry (PDF on ccea.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Do it in cookie: June 2025 Unit 2, The Study of Drama and PoetryMark scheme for June 2025 Unit 2, The Study of Drama and Poetry (PDF on ccea.org.uk, opens in a new tab)
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June 2024
2 papers · grade boundaries
- Unit 1, The Study of ProseQuestion paper for June 2024 Unit 1, The Study of Prose (PDF on ccea.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Do it in cookie: June 2024 Unit 1, The Study of ProseMark scheme for June 2024 Unit 1, The Study of Prose (PDF on ccea.org.uk, opens in a new tab)
- Unit 2, The Study of Drama and PoetryQuestion paper for June 2024 Unit 2, The Study of Drama and Poetry (PDF on ccea.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Do it in cookie: June 2024 Unit 2, The Study of Drama and PoetryMark scheme for June 2024 Unit 2, The Study of Drama and Poetry (PDF on ccea.org.uk, opens in a new tab)
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June 2023
2 papers · grade boundaries
- Unit 1, The Study of ProseQuestion paper for June 2023 Unit 1, The Study of Prose (PDF on ccea.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Do it in cookie: June 2023 Unit 1, The Study of ProseMark scheme for June 2023 Unit 1, The Study of Prose (PDF on ccea.org.uk, opens in a new tab)
- Unit 2, The Study of Drama and PoetryQuestion paper for June 2023 Unit 2, The Study of Drama and Poetry (PDF on ccea.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Do it in cookie: June 2023 Unit 2, The Study of Drama and PoetryMark scheme for June 2023 Unit 2, The Study of Drama and Poetry (PDF on ccea.org.uk, opens in a new tab)
- Grade boundariesGrade boundaries for June 2023
June 2022
2 papers · grade boundaries
- Unit 1, The Study of ProseQuestion paper for June 2022 Unit 1, The Study of Prose (PDF on ccea.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Do it in cookie: June 2022 Unit 1, The Study of ProseMark scheme for June 2022 Unit 1, The Study of Prose (PDF on ccea.org.uk, opens in a new tab)
- Unit 2, The Study of Drama and PoetryQuestion paper for June 2022 Unit 2, The Study of Drama and Poetry (PDF on ccea.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Do it in cookie: June 2022 Unit 2, The Study of Drama and PoetryMark scheme for June 2022 Unit 2, The Study of Drama and Poetry (PDF on ccea.org.uk, opens in a new tab)
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June 2021
2 papers
- Unit 1, The Study of ProseQuestion paper for June 2021 Unit 1, The Study of Prose (PDF on ccea.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Do it in cookie: June 2021 Unit 1, The Study of ProseMark scheme for June 2021 Unit 1, The Study of Prose (PDF on ccea.org.uk, opens in a new tab)
- Unit 2, The Study of Drama and PoetryQuestion paper for June 2021 Unit 2, The Study of Drama and Poetry (PDF on ccea.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Do it in cookie: June 2021 Unit 2, The Study of Drama and PoetryMark scheme for June 2021 Unit 2, The Study of Drama and Poetry (PDF on ccea.org.uk, opens in a new tab)
June 2019
2 papers · grade boundaries
- Unit 1, The Study of ProseQuestion paper for June 2019 Unit 1, The Study of Prose (PDF on ccea.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Do it in cookie: June 2019 Unit 1, The Study of ProseMark scheme for June 2019 Unit 1, The Study of Prose (PDF on ccea.org.uk, opens in a new tab)
- Unit 2, The Study of Drama and PoetryQuestion paper for June 2019 Unit 2, The Study of Drama and Poetry (PDF on ccea.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Do it in cookie: June 2019 Unit 2, The Study of Drama and PoetryQuestion paper for June 2019 Unit 2, The Study of Drama and Poetry (PDF on ccea.org.uk, opens in a new tab)Mark scheme for June 2019 Unit 2, The Study of Drama and Poetry (PDF on ccea.org.uk, opens in a new tab)
- Grade boundariesGrade boundaries for June 2019
Common questions
Where can I find English Literature past papers from CCEA?
This page links every English Literature 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 English Literature papers?
Yes, 13 of the 15 question papers here have a mark scheme.
What were the English Literature grade boundaries in June 2026?
In June 2026, an A needed 160 out of 200 uniform marks and a C needed 120. The grade boundaries for every series from June 2019 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 Literature specification?
It is linked at the top of this page: CCEA's own English Literature specification, a PDF on its website, which sets out what you can be examined on and how the exams are marked.
How can I practise more English Literature 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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