AQA GCSE English Language: Past Papers & Practice Papers

Exam code: 8700

Past Papers

Browse our range of AQA GCSE English Language Past Papers and Mark Schemes below. Testing yourself with GCSE English Language past papers is a great way to identify which topics need more revision, so you can ensure that you are revising as effectively as possible to help you get ready for your GCSE English Language exam.

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Paper 1: Explorations in Creative Reading and Writing

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Paper 2: Writers’ Viewpoints and Perspectives

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2024

November 2024 Paper 1: Explorations in Creative Reading and Writing 8700/1

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November 2024 Paper 2: Writers’ Viewpoints and Perspectives 8700/2

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June 2024 Paper 1: Explorations in Creative Reading and Writing 8700/1

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June 2024 Paper 2: Writers’ Viewpoints and Perspectives 8700/2

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2023

November 2023 Paper 1: Explorations in Creative Reading and Writing 8700/1

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November 2023 Paper 2: Writers’ Viewpoints and Perspectives 8700/2

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June 2023 Paper 1: Explorations in Creative Reading and Writing 8700/1

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June 2023 Paper 2: Writers’ Viewpoints and Perspectives 8700/2

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2022

November 2022 Paper 1: Explorations in Creative Reading and Writing 8700/1

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November 2022 Paper 2: Writers’ Viewpoints and Perspectives 8700/2

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June 2022 Paper 1: Explorations in Creative Reading and Writing 8700/1

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June 2022 Paper 2: Writers’ Viewpoints and Perspectives 8700/2

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2021

June 2021 Paper 1: Explorations in Creative Reading and Writing 8700/1

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June 2021 Paper 2: Writers’ Viewpoints and Perspectives 8700/2

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2020

June 2020 Paper 1: Explorations in Creative Reading and Writing 8700/1

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June 2020 Paper 2: Writers’ Viewpoints and Perspectives 8700/2

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2019

November 2019 Paper 1: Explorations in Creative Reading and Writing 8700/1

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November 2019 Paper 2: Writers’ Viewpoints and Perspectives 8700/2

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June 2019 Paper 1: Explorations in Creative Reading and Writing 8700/1

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June 2019 Paper 2: Writers’ Viewpoints and Perspectives 8700/2

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2018

November 2018 Paper 1: Explorations in Creative Reading and Writing 8700/1

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November 2018 Paper 2: Writers’ Viewpoints and Perspectives 8700/2

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June 2018 Paper 1: Explorations in Creative Reading and Writing 8700/1

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June 2018 Paper 2: Writers’ Viewpoints and Perspectives 8700/2

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2017

November 2017 Paper 1: Explorations in Creative Reading and Writing 8700/1

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November 2017 Paper 2: Writers’ Viewpoints and Perspectives 8700/2

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June 2017 Paper 1: Explorations in Creative Reading and Writing 8700/1

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June 2017 Paper 2: Writers’ Viewpoints and Perspectives 8700/2

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Practice Papers

Save My Exams Practice Papers have been crafted by our team of AQA GCSE English Language experts to provide you with even more exam practice. These papers include a range of realistic exam-style questions that mirror what you'll see in an actual exam.

Paper 1: Practice Paper 1A

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