GCSE and A-Level exam dates 2027
When the summer 2027 exams start and finish, when results come out, and where each exam board publishes its timetable.
GCSE and A-Level exams across England, Wales and Northern Ireland sit on one common timetable agreed by the exam boards through the Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ). The summer series usually runs from early or mid May to late June. For 2027 the first exam is on Monday 10 May.
Key dates for summer 2027
| Date | What happens |
|---|---|
| Deadline for schools to make entries (GCSE and GCE) | |
| First exam on the common timetable (GCSE and A-Level) | |
| Last GCSE exam on the common timetable | |
| Last AS and A-Level exam on the common timetable | |
| Contingency day, if national disruption moves an exam | |
| AS and A-Level results day | |
| GCSE results day |
Source: JCQ: Key dates in the examination cycle, June 2027 examination series. These dates apply to AQA, CCEA, OCR, Pearson Edexcel and WJEC/Eduqas.
Timetables by exam board
Individual paper dates are in each board’s own timetable. Choose your board for its status and links.
| Board | Timetables |
|---|---|
| AQAEngland, and schools elsewhere in the UK that choose AQA |
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| Pearson EdexcelEngland, and schools elsewhere that choose Edexcel |
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| OCREngland, and schools elsewhere that choose OCR |
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| WJEC and EduqasWJEC in Wales; Eduqas, WJEC’s brand for England |
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| CCEANorthern Ireland |
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Last checked . Boards can change a timetable after publishing it, so always confirm dates with the board’s own document and your school’s exams officer.
Planning your revision around the dates
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Common questions
When do GCSE exams start in 2027?
The first GCSE and A-Level exams on the common timetable are on Monday 10 May 2027. The last GCSE exam on the common timetable is on Friday 18 June 2027.
When do A-Level exams finish in 2027?
The last AS and A-Level exam on the common timetable is on Tuesday 22 June 2027. Wednesday 23 June 2027 is the contingency day, so keep it free in case an exam is moved.
When are GCSE and A-Level results days in 2027?
A-Level results are released to students on Thursday 12 August 2027 and GCSE results on Thursday 19 August 2027.
What is the contingency day?
A day the exam boards keep free in case national or significant local disruption stops an exam going ahead. For summer 2027 it is Wednesday 23 June 2027. Students should stay available until then.
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