AQA GCSE English Literature Past Papers & Mark Schemes
Free downloads of 20 AQA GCSE English Literature past papers with mark schemes from 2017–2024. 2 papers worth up to 96 marks each, 135 minutes.
Last updated July 27, 2026.
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June 2024
June 2023
June 2022
- Paper 1N — 19th Century Novel30 marks · 50 min/ 30
- Paper 1M — Modern Prose/Drama30 marks · 50 min/ 30
- Paper 1P — Poetry Anthology30 marks · 50 min/ 30
- Paper 270 marks · 105 min/ 70
November 2021
- Paper 1N — 19th Century Novel30 marks · 50 min/ 30
- Paper 1M — Modern Prose/Drama30 marks · 50 min/ 30
- Paper 1P — Poetry Anthology30 marks · 50 min/ 30
- Paper 270 marks · 105 min/ 70
November 2020
June 2019
June 2018
June 2017
Assessment overview
| Paper | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 | 30 / 64 | 50 / 105 min |
| Paper 2 | 96 / 70 | 135 / 105 min |