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Edexcel GCSE History Past Papers & Mark Schemes

Free Edexcel GCSE History past papers with mark schemes: 20 papers, 2018 to 2025. PDF downloads, no sign-up.

Every Edexcel GCSE History paper we list, newest first. Each row shows the question paper and its mark scheme, both PDFs.

Edexcel GCSE History papers by year

20 papers, 2018 to 2025. List last checked on 28 September 2026.

2025

SessionPaperQuestion paperMark scheme
June 2025Paper 1 (option 13) - June 2025Question paper (PDF)Mark scheme (PDF)
June 2025Paper 2 (option P5) - June 2025Question paper (PDF)Mark scheme (PDF)
June 2025Paper 3 (option 33) - June 2025Question paper (PDF)Mark scheme (PDF)

2024

SessionPaperQuestion paperMark scheme
June 2024Paper 1 (option 13) - June 2024Question paper (PDF)Mark scheme (PDF)
June 2024Paper 2 (option P5) - June 2024Question paper (PDF)Mark scheme (PDF)
June 2024Paper 3 (option 33) - June 2024Question paper (PDF)Mark scheme (PDF)

2023

SessionPaperQuestion paperMark scheme
June 2023Paper 1 (option 13) - June 2023Question paper (PDF)Mark scheme (PDF)
June 2023Paper 2 (option P5) - June 2023Question paper (PDF)Mark scheme (PDF)
June 2023Paper 3 (option 33) - June 2023Question paper (PDF)Mark scheme (PDF)

2022

SessionPaperQuestion paperMark scheme
June 2022Paper 1 - June 2022Question paper (PDF)Mark scheme (PDF)

2021

SessionPaperQuestion paperMark scheme
November 2021Paper 1 - November 2021Question paper (PDF)Mark scheme (PDF)

2020

SessionPaperQuestion paperMark scheme
November 2020Paper 1 (option 12) - November 2020Question paper (PDF)Mark scheme (PDF)
November 2020Paper 2 (option P5) - November 2020Question paper (PDF)Mark scheme (PDF)
November 2020Paper 3 (option 33) - November 2020Question paper (PDF)Mark scheme (PDF)

2019

SessionPaperQuestion paperMark scheme
June 2019Paper 1 (option 12) - June 2019Question paper (PDF)Mark scheme (PDF)
June 2019Paper 2 (option P5) - June 2019Question paper (PDF)Mark scheme (PDF)
June 2019Paper 3 (option 33) - June 2019Question paper (PDF)Mark scheme (PDF)

2018

SessionPaperQuestion paperMark scheme
June 2018Paper 1 (option 12) - June 2018Question paper (PDF)Mark scheme (PDF)
June 2018Paper 2 (option 29) - June 2018Question paper (PDF)Mark scheme (PDF)
June 2018Paper 3 (option 33) - June 2018Question paper (PDF)Mark scheme (PDF)

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Go through the mark scheme and write down the topics where you dropped marks, so you know what to revise before you try another paper.

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Frequently asked questions

Which History paper should I practise first?

Choose a paper that matches your specification and the topics you want to assess. If you're working on a particular weakness, start with suitable questions rather than a full paper. Keep some unfamiliar papers for timed practice later.

Where can I find the answers to this History past paper?

Use the matching official mark scheme, checking the specification, year, session and paper number. For questions that accept a range of responses, read the marking criteria as well as any example answer.

Can I use another exam board's past papers?

They can provide extra practice on overlapping topics, but content, terminology and assessment requirements can differ. Prioritise your own specification and ask your teacher to check unfamiliar material from another board.

Can I use papers from an old specification?

Some questions may still be relevant, but topics, methods and assessment requirements can change. Check each question against your current specification and use current-specification papers to practise the exam's overall structure.

What should I do after marking a past paper?

Record what went wrong: missing knowledge, a misunderstood question, an incorrect method or running out of time. Revise the relevant topic, then retry the question without looking at the solution. Later, try a different question to check that you can apply what you learned.

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