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Pearson Edexcel GCSE English Literature past papers
Pearson Edexcel has published 20 question papers for English Literature (1ET0) from 2017 to 2025, each with its mark scheme. They are listed newest first, and each one opens the PDF on qualifications.pearson.com in a new tab. The grade boundaries for 10 series are on their own page, in our own tables. The specification (1ET0) is linked below as well.
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June 2025
2 papers · grade boundaries
- Paper 1: Shakespeare and Post-1914 LiteratureQuestion paper for June 2025 Paper 1: Shakespeare and Post-1914 Literature (PDF on qualifications.pearson.com, opens in a new tab)Do it in cookie: June 2025 Paper 1: Shakespeare and Post-1914 LiteratureMark scheme for June 2025 Paper 1: Shakespeare and Post-1914 Literature (PDF on qualifications.pearson.com, opens in a new tab)Examiner report for June 2025 Paper 1: Shakespeare and Post-1914 Literature (PDF on qualifications.pearson.com, opens in a new tab)
- Paper 2: 19th Century Novels and Poetry since 1789Question paper for June 2025 Paper 2: 19th Century Novels and Poetry since 1789 (PDF on qualifications.pearson.com, opens in a new tab)Do it in cookie: June 2025 Paper 2: 19th Century Novels and Poetry since 1789Mark scheme for June 2025 Paper 2: 19th Century Novels and Poetry since 1789 (PDF on qualifications.pearson.com, opens in a new tab)Examiner report for June 2025 Paper 2: 19th Century Novels and Poetry since 1789 (PDF on qualifications.pearson.com, opens in a new tab)
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June 2024
2 papers · grade boundaries
- Paper 1: Shakespeare and Post-1914 LiteratureQuestion paper for June 2024 Paper 1: Shakespeare and Post-1914 Literature (PDF on qualifications.pearson.com, opens in a new tab)Do it in cookie: June 2024 Paper 1: Shakespeare and Post-1914 LiteratureMark scheme for June 2024 Paper 1: Shakespeare and Post-1914 Literature (PDF on qualifications.pearson.com, opens in a new tab)Examiner report for June 2024 Paper 1: Shakespeare and Post-1914 Literature (PDF on qualifications.pearson.com, opens in a new tab)
- Paper 2: 19th Century Novels and Poetry since 1789Question paper for June 2024 Paper 2: 19th Century Novels and Poetry since 1789 (PDF on qualifications.pearson.com, opens in a new tab)Do it in cookie: June 2024 Paper 2: 19th Century Novels and Poetry since 1789Mark scheme for June 2024 Paper 2: 19th Century Novels and Poetry since 1789 (PDF on qualifications.pearson.com, opens in a new tab)Examiner report for June 2024 Paper 2: 19th Century Novels and Poetry since 1789 (PDF on qualifications.pearson.com, opens in a new tab)
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June 2023
2 papers · grade boundaries
- Paper 1: Shakespeare and Post-1914 LiteratureQuestion paper for June 2023 Paper 1: Shakespeare and Post-1914 Literature (PDF on qualifications.pearson.com, opens in a new tab)Do it in cookie: June 2023 Paper 1: Shakespeare and Post-1914 LiteratureMark scheme for June 2023 Paper 1: Shakespeare and Post-1914 Literature (PDF on qualifications.pearson.com, opens in a new tab)Examiner report for June 2023 Paper 1: Shakespeare and Post-1914 Literature (PDF on qualifications.pearson.com, opens in a new tab)
- Paper 2: 19th Century Novels and Poetry since 1789Question paper for June 2023 Paper 2: 19th Century Novels and Poetry since 1789 (PDF on qualifications.pearson.com, opens in a new tab)Do it in cookie: June 2023 Paper 2: 19th Century Novels and Poetry since 1789Mark scheme for June 2023 Paper 2: 19th Century Novels and Poetry since 1789 (PDF on qualifications.pearson.com, opens in a new tab)Examiner report for June 2023 Paper 2: 19th Century Novels and Poetry since 1789 (PDF on qualifications.pearson.com, opens in a new tab)
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June 2022
3 papers · grade boundaries
- Paper 1: Shakespeare and Post-1914 LiteratureQuestion paper for June 2022 Paper 1: Shakespeare and Post-1914 Literature (PDF on qualifications.pearson.com, opens in a new tab)Do it in cookie: June 2022 Paper 1: Shakespeare and Post-1914 LiteratureMark scheme for June 2022 Paper 1: Shakespeare and Post-1914 Literature (PDF on qualifications.pearson.com, opens in a new tab)Examiner report for June 2022 Paper 1: Shakespeare and Post-1914 Literature (PDF on qualifications.pearson.com, opens in a new tab)
- Paper 2: 19th Century NovelsQuestion paper for June 2022 Paper 2: 19th Century Novels (PDF on qualifications.pearson.com, opens in a new tab)Do it in cookie: June 2022 Paper 2: 19th Century NovelsMark scheme for June 2022 Paper 2: 19th Century Novels (PDF on qualifications.pearson.com, opens in a new tab)Examiner report for June 2022 Paper 2: 19th Century Novels (PDF on qualifications.pearson.com, opens in a new tab)
- Paper 2: Poetry since 1789Question paper for June 2022 Paper 2: Poetry since 1789 (PDF on qualifications.pearson.com, opens in a new tab)Do it in cookie: June 2022 Paper 2: Poetry since 1789Mark scheme for June 2022 Paper 2: Poetry since 1789 (PDF on qualifications.pearson.com, opens in a new tab)Examiner report for June 2022 Paper 2: Poetry since 1789 (PDF on qualifications.pearson.com, opens in a new tab)
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November 2021
3 papers · grade boundaries
- Paper 1: Shakespeare and Post-1914 LiteratureQuestion paper for November 2021 Paper 1: Shakespeare and Post-1914 Literature (PDF on qualifications.pearson.com, opens in a new tab)Do it in cookie: November 2021 Paper 1: Shakespeare and Post-1914 LiteratureMark scheme for November 2021 Paper 1: Shakespeare and Post-1914 Literature (PDF on qualifications.pearson.com, opens in a new tab)Examiner report for November 2021 Paper 1: Shakespeare and Post-1914 Literature (PDF on qualifications.pearson.com, opens in a new tab)
- Paper 2: 19th Century NovelsQuestion paper for November 2021 Paper 2: 19th Century Novels (PDF on qualifications.pearson.com, opens in a new tab)Do it in cookie: November 2021 Paper 2: 19th Century NovelsMark scheme for November 2021 Paper 2: 19th Century Novels (PDF on qualifications.pearson.com, opens in a new tab)Examiner report for November 2021 Paper 2: 19th Century Novels (PDF on qualifications.pearson.com, opens in a new tab)
- Paper 2: Poetry since 1789Question paper for November 2021 Paper 2: Poetry since 1789 (PDF on qualifications.pearson.com, opens in a new tab)Do it in cookie: November 2021 Paper 2: Poetry since 1789Mark scheme for November 2021 Paper 2: Poetry since 1789 (PDF on qualifications.pearson.com, opens in a new tab)Examiner report for November 2021 Paper 2: Poetry since 1789 (PDF on qualifications.pearson.com, opens in a new tab)
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November 2020
2 papers · grade boundaries
- Paper 1: Shakespeare and Post-1914 LiteratureQuestion paper for November 2020 Paper 1: Shakespeare and Post-1914 Literature (PDF on qualifications.pearson.com, opens in a new tab)Do it in cookie: November 2020 Paper 1: Shakespeare and Post-1914 LiteratureMark scheme for November 2020 Paper 1: Shakespeare and Post-1914 Literature (PDF on qualifications.pearson.com, opens in a new tab)Examiner report for November 2020 Paper 1: Shakespeare and Post-1914 Literature (PDF on qualifications.pearson.com, opens in a new tab)
- Paper 2: 19th Century Novels and Poetry since 1789Question paper for November 2020 Paper 2: 19th Century Novels and Poetry since 1789 (PDF on qualifications.pearson.com, opens in a new tab)Do it in cookie: November 2020 Paper 2: 19th Century Novels and Poetry since 1789Mark scheme for November 2020 Paper 2: 19th Century Novels and Poetry since 1789 (PDF on qualifications.pearson.com, opens in a new tab)Examiner report for November 2020 Paper 2: 19th Century Novels and Poetry since 1789 (PDF on qualifications.pearson.com, opens in a new tab)
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June 2019
2 papers · grade boundaries
- Paper 1: Shakespeare and Post-1914 LiteratureQuestion paper for June 2019 Paper 1: Shakespeare and Post-1914 Literature (PDF on qualifications.pearson.com, opens in a new tab)Do it in cookie: June 2019 Paper 1: Shakespeare and Post-1914 LiteratureMark scheme for June 2019 Paper 1: Shakespeare and Post-1914 Literature (PDF on qualifications.pearson.com, opens in a new tab)Examiner report for June 2019 Paper 1: Shakespeare and Post-1914 Literature (PDF on qualifications.pearson.com, opens in a new tab)
- Paper 2: 19th Century Novels and Poetry since 1789Question paper for June 2019 Paper 2: 19th Century Novels and Poetry since 1789 (PDF on qualifications.pearson.com, opens in a new tab)Do it in cookie: June 2019 Paper 2: 19th Century Novels and Poetry since 1789Mark scheme for June 2019 Paper 2: 19th Century Novels and Poetry since 1789 (PDF on qualifications.pearson.com, opens in a new tab)Examiner report for June 2019 Paper 2: 19th Century Novels and Poetry since 1789 (PDF on qualifications.pearson.com, opens in a new tab)
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June 2018
2 papers · grade boundaries
- Paper 1: Shakespeare and Post-1914 LiteratureQuestion paper for June 2018 Paper 1: Shakespeare and Post-1914 Literature (PDF on qualifications.pearson.com, opens in a new tab)Do it in cookie: June 2018 Paper 1: Shakespeare and Post-1914 LiteratureMark scheme for June 2018 Paper 1: Shakespeare and Post-1914 Literature (PDF on qualifications.pearson.com, opens in a new tab)Examiner report for June 2018 Paper 1: Shakespeare and Post-1914 Literature (PDF on qualifications.pearson.com, opens in a new tab)
- Paper 2: 19th Century Novels and Poetry since 1789Question paper for June 2018 Paper 2: 19th Century Novels and Poetry since 1789 (PDF on qualifications.pearson.com, opens in a new tab)Do it in cookie: June 2018 Paper 2: 19th Century Novels and Poetry since 1789Mark scheme for June 2018 Paper 2: 19th Century Novels and Poetry since 1789 (PDF on qualifications.pearson.com, opens in a new tab)Examiner report for June 2018 Paper 2: 19th Century Novels and Poetry since 1789 (PDF on qualifications.pearson.com, opens in a new tab)
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June 2017
2 papers · grade boundaries
- Paper 1: Shakespeare and Post-1914 LiteratureQuestion paper for June 2017 Paper 1: Shakespeare and Post-1914 Literature (PDF on qualifications.pearson.com, opens in a new tab)Do it in cookie: June 2017 Paper 1: Shakespeare and Post-1914 LiteratureMark scheme for June 2017 Paper 1: Shakespeare and Post-1914 Literature (PDF on qualifications.pearson.com, opens in a new tab)Examiner report for June 2017 Paper 1: Shakespeare and Post-1914 Literature (PDF on qualifications.pearson.com, opens in a new tab)
- Paper 2: 19th Century Novels and Poetry since 1789Question paper for June 2017 Paper 2: 19th Century Novels and Poetry since 1789 (PDF on qualifications.pearson.com, opens in a new tab)Do it in cookie: June 2017 Paper 2: 19th Century Novels and Poetry since 1789Mark scheme for June 2017 Paper 2: 19th Century Novels and Poetry since 1789 (PDF on qualifications.pearson.com, opens in a new tab)Examiner report for June 2017 Paper 2: 19th Century Novels and Poetry since 1789 (PDF on qualifications.pearson.com, opens in a new tab)
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Common questions
Where can I find English Literature past papers from Pearson Edexcel?
This page links every English Literature paper Pearson Edexcel publishes for everyone to download, newest first, starting with June 2025. Each link opens the PDF on Pearson Edexcel's own website. The most recent series is usually released a year or so after the exam, and it will appear here once Pearson Edexcel makes it public.
Are there mark schemes for these English Literature papers?
Yes, every question paper here has a mark scheme, and 20 have an examiner report as well, which is worth reading for the mistakes that cost the most marks.
What were the English Literature grade boundaries in June 2026?
In June 2026, a grade 7 needed 116 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 Literature specification?
It is linked at the top of this page: Pearson Edexcel's own English Literature specification (1ET0), a PDF on its website, which sets out what you can be examined on and how the exams are marked. According to Edexcel's grade boundaries for June 2026, the course is examined in 2 papers, of 80 marks each.
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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