OCR GCSE English Literature Past Papers & Mark Schemes
Free downloads of 20 OCR GCSE English Literature past papers with mark schemes from 2017–2024. 2 papers worth up to 80 marks each, 120 minutes.
Last updated July 27, 2026.
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June 2024
June 2023
June 2022
- Paper 1 — 19th Century Prose40 marks · 60 min/ 40
- Paper 1M — Modern Prose/Drama40 marks · 60 min/ 40
- Paper 2 — Poetry Across Time40 marks · 60 min/ 40
- Paper 2 — Shakespeare40 marks · 60 min/ 40
November 2021
- Paper 1 — 19th Century Prose40 marks · 60 min/ 40
- Paper 1M — Modern Prose/Drama40 marks · 60 min/ 40
- Paper 2 — Poetry Across Time40 marks · 60 min/ 40
- Paper 2 — Shakespeare40 marks · 60 min/ 40
November 2020
June 2019
June 2018
June 2017
Assessment overview
| Paper | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 | 40 / 80 | 60 / 120 min |
| Paper 2 | 40 / 80 | 60 / 120 min |