Past Exam Papers for
GCSE, IGCSE & A Level
Biology, Chemistry, Physics, English, History, Geography and more — all major UK exam boards in one place. Free to access, no sign-up required.
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Past papers for GCSE and IGCSE Biology across all major UK exam boards. Includes papers from AQA, Edexcel, OCR, WJEC, CIE, SQA and CCEA with mark schemes where available.
GCSE and IGCSE Chemistry past papers covering atomic structure, bonding, reactions, quantitative chemistry, and more across all major UK specifications.
Physics past papers covering forces, electricity, waves, energy, radioactivity, space, and more. Suitable for GCSE, IGCSE, and Scottish National 5 students.
English Language past papers from all major GCSE and IGCSE exam boards. Covers reading comprehension, transactional and creative writing, and spoken language components.
GCSE and IGCSE History past papers across all major exam boards. Specifications vary considerably between boards — make sure to select the correct one for your course.
Geography past papers combining physical and human geography topics. Past papers are particularly useful for practising the extended writing and case study questions worth the most marks.
Study SkillsHow to use past papers effectively
Research shows retrieval practice consistently outperforms re-reading notes. Here's how to get the most from past papers.
Start earlier than you think
Don't save past papers for the final week. Working through them from the start of your revision gives you time to identify gaps and address them properly.
Always use the mark scheme
Understanding why an answer earns marks — and why it doesn't — is more valuable than the practice itself. Check every question against the official mark scheme.
Simulate real conditions
Complete at least some papers with no notes, no phone, and a strict time limit. This builds the stamina and pacing judgement you need on the actual day.
Track your weak spots
Keep a note of topics and question types where you consistently lose marks. These are your highest-priority revision targets between papers.
Revisit difficult papers
If a paper was hard the first time, come back to it a few weeks later. A marked improvement is one of the best confidence-builders before exams.
Check your exam board
Specifications vary significantly between AQA, Edexcel, OCR, WJEC, and CIE. Always use papers from your specific board and specification — not just any past paper.
About Exam Paper Depot
Exam Paper Depot is a free resource that brings together past papers, practice tests, and specimen papers from across all the major UK examination boards in one organised, easy-to-navigate place. We cover GCSE, IGCSE, Scottish National 5, and will be expanding to A Level papers shortly.
The site is run by the same team behind World of Teaching — a library of over 1,000 free teacher-made PowerPoint presentations — and The XR School, a directory of virtual reality apps for education. Together these three sites aim to give students, teachers, and parents a comprehensive set of free learning tools.
All paper links point to official or freely accessible sources. No registration is required, and everything on this site is free to use. If you spot a broken link or want to suggest an addition, please get in touch.
Are these past papers free?
Yes. All papers linked from this site are freely accessible with no sign-up or payment required.
Which exam boards are covered?
AQA, Edexcel, OCR (Gateway and 21st Century), WJEC, Eduqas, CIE/CAIE IGCSE, SQA National 5, and CCEA.
Do you have A Level papers?
Not yet — we are working on adding A Level papers across all major subjects. Check back soon.
How do I find mark schemes?
Mark schemes are linked alongside papers on the destination pages. If you can't find one, search the exam board's own website directly.
Can I suggest a subject to add?
Yes — we plan to add Maths, Computer Science, Modern Foreign Languages, and Religious Studies. Contact us with suggestions.
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