AQA, Edexcel and OCR
GCSE English Literature
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
June 2027
- Paper 1: Wed, 12 May 2027
- Paper 2: Wed, 19 May 2027
Edexcel
June 2027
- Paper 1: Wed, 12 May 2027
- Paper 2: Wed, 19 May 2027
OCR
June 2027
- Paper 1: Wed, 12 May 2027
- Paper 2: Wed, 19 May 2027
Boundaries by exam series
Every subject and board for one series on a single page.
Questions students ask
- What were the GCSE English Literature grade boundaries in June 2026?
- Grade 4 needed AQA: 66 out of 160; Edexcel: 75 out of 160; OCR: 47 out of 160. Each board sets its own boundaries, so check yours.
- Which exam board do I take for GCSE English Literature?
- Your school chooses. It is printed on your exam timetable and your mock papers (AQA 8702, Edexcel 1ET0 and OCR J352). Ask your teacher if you're not sure.