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Now that the provisional timetables for the 2024 GCSE exams have been released, it's important to keep track of the key examination dates so that you can plan your revision accordingly. This article will cover some of the key dates for the 2024 GCSE examination period, as well as any key information and updates that you'll need to know for each examination board.
The 2024 GCSE exams will take place between Monday, May 9th and Friday, June 21st 2024 across all exam boards.
Note that the dates in this guide are subject to change. The awarding bodies have set these dates provisionally. Exam centres will provide you with a definite confirmation of dates for each exam you've registered to sit. Please make sure to check with the exam centre to make sure that you have the right date.
Key Info for GCSE Exams 2024:
- Exams will go back to pre-pandemic testing conditions for the first time since 2019
- all exam boards have fully reverted to in-person testing
- the exams will be administered roughly following past years' schedules
- non-exam assessments (NEAs) are, once again, a part of the assessment process
With the upcoming GCSE exam season fast approaching in the UK, it can be difficult and feel time-consuming trying to locate key exam dates in the May- June period. To help you through, we've gathered together some of the key dates for the 2024 GCSE exam schedule. Let's go over them together.
2024 GCSE Exam Conditions & Covid-19 Adjustments
In the aftermath of Covid-19, adjustments to GCSE exam conditions were implemented to ensure fairness and consistency in testing conditions. Here's what you need to know about exam conditions and changes for the 2024 exams period:
- Full Syllabus Coverage: Unlike the 2022 and 2021 exams, which included only partial subject content, the 2024 GCSE exams will encompass the entire syllabus for all papers, similar to the approach taken in 2023.
- Exam Timetable: There will be no extended gaps between exam papers as seen in the 2023 series. Gaps between papers with multiple papers in the same subject have been reduced.
- Normal Grading: Ofqual has confirmed that grading for the 2024 exams will be "normal," without adjustments to align results with those of 2023. They assert that since exams are back to pre-pandemic conditions, such adjustments are unnecessary.
- Previous Exam Changes: The differences in GCSE exams between 2022 and 2019 arose due to the cancellation of exams in 2020 and 2021, which led to inflated grades based on teacher assessments. To mitigate potential disadvantages for students in the 2022 exams, Ofqual implemented alterations in exam format and adjusted grade boundaries.
GCSE Maths Exam Dates 2024
| Exam Date | Exam Board | Exam Name | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday, 16 May | AQA | Maths Paper 1 | Foundation, Higher |
| Thursday, 16 May | CCEA | Maths Units 1 & 2 | Foundation |
| Thursday, 16 May | CCEA | Maths Units 3 & 4 | Higher |
| Thursday, 16 May | Edexcel | Maths Paper 1 | Foundation, Higher |
| Thursday, 16 May | Eduqas | Maths Paper 1 | Foundation, Higher |
| Thursday, 16 May | OCR | Maths Paper 1 | Foundation |
| Thursday, 16 May | OCR | Maths Paper 4 | Higher |
| Thursday, 16 May | WJEC | Maths Paper 1 | Foundation, Intermediate, Higher |
| Monday, 3 June | AQA | Maths Paper 2 | Foundation, Higher |
| Monday, 3 June | CCEA | Maths Unit 5 | Foundation |
| Monday, 3 June | CCEA | Maths Unit 6 | Foundation |
| Monday, 3 June | CCEA | Maths Unit 7 | Higher |
| Monday, 3 June | CCEA | Maths Unit 8 | Higher |
| Monday, 3 June | Edexcel | Maths Paper 2 | Foundation, Higher |
| Monday, 3 June | Eduqas | Maths Paper 2 | Foundation, Higher |
| Monday, 3 June | OCR | Maths Paper 2 | Foundation, Higher |
| Monday, 10 June | AQA | Maths Paper 3 | Foundation, Higher |
| Monday, 10 June | Edexcel | Maths Paper 3 | Foundation, Higher |
| Monday, 10 June | OCR | Maths Paper 3 | Foundation, Higher |
| Other Dates | WJEC | Maths Unit 2 | All Tiers |
GCSE English Language Exam Dates 2024
| Exam Board | Exam Name | Exam Date |
|---|---|---|
| AQA | English Language Paper 1 | May 23 2024 |
| Edexcel | English Language Paper 1 | May 23 2024 |
| Eduqas | English Language Paper 1 | May 23 2024 |
| OCR | English Language Paper 1 | May 23 2024 |
| WJEC | English Language Paper 1 | May 23 2024 |
| CCEA | English Language Unit 1 | May 8 2024 |
| AQA | English Language Paper 2 | June 6 2024 |
| Edexcel | English Language Paper 2 | June 6 2024 |
| Eduqas | English Language Paper 2 | June 6 2024 |
| OCR | English Language Paper 2 | June 6 2024 |
| WJEC | English Language Paper 2 | June 6 2024 |
| CCEA | English Language Unit 4 | May 20 2024 |
GCSE English Literature Exam Dates for 2024
| Exam Board | Exam Name | Exam Date |
|---|---|---|
| AQA | English Literature Paper 1 | May 13 2024 |
| CCEA | English Literature Paper 1 | May 13 2024 |
| Edexcel | English Literature Paper 1 | May 13 2024 |
| Eduqas | English Literature Paper 1 | May 13 2024 |
| OCR | English Literature Paper 1 | May 13 2024 |
| WJEC | English Literature Paper 1 | May 13 2024 |
| AQA | English Literature Paper 2 | May 20 2024 |
| Edexcel | English Literature Paper 2 | May 20 2024 |
| Eduqas | English Literature Paper 2 | May 20 2024 |
| OCR | English Literature Paper 2 | May 20 2024 |
| WJEC | English Literature Paper 2 | May 20 2024 |
| CCEA | English Literature Paper 2 | May 30 2024 |
GCSE Science Exam Timetable 2024
The GCSE Science Exam Timetable for 2024 presents the schedule for various science subjects including Biology, Chemistry, and Physics. Below, you'll find the dates, exam boards, exam names, and levels for each subject, ensuring clarity and organisation for students preparing for their examinations.
GCSE Biology Exam Dates
| Exam Date | Exam Board | Exam Name | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday 10 May 2024 | AQA | Biology Paper 1 | Combined, Single Science |
| Friday 10 May 2024 | Edexcel | Biology Paper 1 | Combined, Single Science |
| Friday 10 May 2024 | OCR | Biology Paper 1 | Combined, Single Science |
| Friday 10 May 2024 | WJEC | Biology Paper 1 | Combined, Single Science |
| Friday 17 May 2024 | CCEA | Biology Paper 1 | Combined, Single Science |
| Friday 7 June 2024 | AQA | Biology Paper 2 | Combined, Single Science |
| Friday 7 June 2024 | Edexcel | Biology Paper 2 | Combined, Single Science |
| Friday 7 June 2024 | OCR | Biology Paper 2 | Combined, Single Science |
| Friday 7 June 2024 | WJEC | Biology Paper 2 | Combined, Single Science |
| Monday 10 June 2024 | WJEC | Biology Paper 1 | Combined, Single Science |
| Tuesday 11 June 2024 | CCEA | Biology Paper 2 | Combined, Single Science |
| Tuesday 11 June 2024 | CCEA | Biology Paper Practical Theory | Combined Double Award, Single Science |
| Thursday 20 June 2024 | CCEA | Biology Paper 3 (Practical Theory) | Single Science |
GCSE Chemistry Exam Dates
| Exam Date | Exam Board | Exam Name | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday 17 May 2024 | AQA | Chemistry Paper 1 | Combined, Single Science |
| Friday 17 May 2024 | Edexcel | Chemistry Paper 1 | Combined, Single Science |
| Friday 17 May 2024 | OCR | Chemistry Paper 1 | Combined, Single Science |
| Friday 17 May 2024 | WJEC | Chemistry Paper 2 | Combined, Single Science |
| Wednesday 22 May 2024 | CCEA | Chemistry Paper 1 | Combined Double Award, Single Science |
| Wednesday 22 May 2024 | CCEA | Chemistry Paper 2 | Combined Single Award |
| Tuesday 11 June 2024 | AQA | Chemistry Paper 2 | Combined, Single Science |
| Tuesday 11 June 2024 | Edexcel | Chemistry Paper 2 | Combined, Single Science |
| Tuesday 11 June 2024 | OCR | Chemistry Paper 2 | Combined, Single Science |
| Thursday 13 June 2024 | WJEC | Chemistry Paper 1 | Combined, Single Science |
| Friday 14 June 2024 | CCEA | Chemistry Paper 2 | Combined Double Award, Single Science |
| Friday 14 June 2024 | CCEA | Chemistry Practical Theory | Combined Double Award |
| Friday 21 June 2024 | CCEA | Chemistry Paper 3 (Practical Theory) | Single Science |
GCSE Physics Exam Dates
| Exam Date | Exam Board | Exam Name | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday 22 May 2024 | AQA | Physics Paper 1 | Combined, Single Science |
| Wednesday 22 May 2024 | Edexcel | Physics Paper 1 | Combined, Single Science |
| Wednesday 22 May 2024 | WJEC | Physics Paper 1 | Combined, Single Science |
| Wednesday 22 May 2024 | OCR | Physics Paper 1 | Combined, Single Science |
| Monday 17 June 2024 | WJEC | Physics Paper 1 | Combined, Single Science |
| Friday 14 June 2024 | AQA | Physics Paper 2 | Combined, Single Science |
| Friday 14 June 2024 | Edexcel | Physics Paper 2 | Combined, Single Science |
| Friday 14 June 2024 | OCR | Physics Paper 2 | Combined, Single Science |
| Friday 24 May 2024 | WJEC | Physics Paper 2 | Combined, Single Science |
| Friday 7 June 2024 | CCEA | Physics Paper 1 | Combined Double Award, Single Science |
| Friday 7 June 2024 | CCEA | Physics Paper 3 | Combined Single Award Science |
| Tuesday 18 June 2024 | CCEA | Physics Paper 2 | Combined Double Award, Single Science |
| Tuesday 18 June 2024 | CCEA | Physics Practical Theory | Combined Double Award |
| Monday 24 June 2024 | CCEA | Physics Paper 3 (Practical Theory) | Single Science |
| Friday 7 June 2024 | OCR | OCR 21st Century Combined Science Paper | Combined Science |
GCSE Results Day 2024
GCSE results for 2024 will be published on Thursday, 22nd August 2024.
For those wishing to appeal for their results through any of the examination boards including Edexcel, AQA and OCR, this must be done within 30 days of the results being released.
When are the GCSE Resits for 2024?
Don't fret! If you don't achieve the GCSE grade you were hoping for, you have the option to resit your exams during the 2024 GCSE exam season.
If you need to resit your English exam - or any other subject's, be sure to keep tabs on your exam board's assessment dates page. They will probably post that schedule after the summer exam season wraps up. For maths and English exams, resits are generally held in early November 2024.
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