Edexcel GCSE English Literature Past Papers & Mark Schemes
Free downloads of 18 Edexcel GCSE English Literature past papers with mark schemes from 2017–2024. 2 papers worth up to 80 marks each, 135 minutes.
Last updated July 27, 2026.
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June 2022
- Paper 180 marks · 105 min/ 80
- Paper 2N — 19th Century Novel40 marks · 65 min/ 40
- Paper 2 — Poetry40 marks · 65 min/ 40
November 2021
- Paper 180 marks · 105 min/ 80
- Paper 2N — 19th Century Novel40 marks · 65 min/ 40
- Paper 2 — Poetry40 marks · 65 min/ 40
November 2020
June 2019
June 2018
June 2017
Assessment overview
| Paper | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 | 80 | 105 min |
| Paper 2 | 40 / 80 | 65 / 135 min |