AQA, Edexcel and OCR
GCSE English Language
Grade boundaries, grade calculators and exam dates for every board. Pick your board below; your school can tell you which one you take.
Key grade boundaries, June 2026
From each board's published grade boundaries. Boundaries change every year, so use them as a guide.
Exam dates
AQA
November 2026
- Paper 1: Tue, 3 November 2026
- Paper 2: Thu, 5 November 2026
June 2027
- Paper 1: Mon, 24 May 2027
- Paper 2: Tue, 8 June 2027
Edexcel
November 2026
- Paper 1: Tue, 3 November 2026
- Paper 2: Thu, 5 November 2026
June 2027
- Paper 1: Mon, 24 May 2027
- Paper 2: Tue, 8 June 2027
OCR
November 2026
- Paper 1: Tue, 3 November 2026
- Paper 2: Thu, 5 November 2026
June 2027
- Paper 1: Mon, 24 May 2027
- Paper 2: Tue, 8 June 2027
Boundaries by exam series
Every subject and board for one series on a single page.
Questions students ask
- What were the GCSE English Language grade boundaries in June 2026?
- Grade 4 needed AQA: 75 out of 160; Edexcel: 87 out of 160; OCR: 75 out of 160. Each board sets its own boundaries, so check yours.
- Which exam board do I take for GCSE English Language?
- Your school chooses. It is printed on your exam timetable and your mock papers (AQA 8700, Edexcel 1EN0 and OCR J351). Ask your teacher if you're not sure.