Here are the key dates for the AQA GCSE exams in 2025 for core subjects:
GCSE Mathematics (8300):
- Paper 1 (Non-Calculator): Thursday, 15th May 2025 (Morning)
- Paper 2 (Calculator): Wednesday, 4th June 2025 (Morning)
- Paper 3 (Calculator): Wednesday, 11th June 2025 (Morning)
GCSE English Language (8700):
- Paper 1: Friday, 23rd May 2025 (Morning)
- Paper 2: Friday, 6th June 2025 (Morning)
GCSE English Literature (8702):
- Paper 1: Monday, 12th May 2025 (Morning)
- Paper 2: Tuesday, 20th May 2025 (Morning)
GCSE Combined Science: Trilogy (8464):
- Biology Paper 1: Tuesday, 13th May 2025 (Afternoon)
- Biology Paper 2: Monday, 9th June 2025 (Morning)
- Chemistry Paper 1: Monday, 19th May 2025 (Morning)
- Chemistry Paper 2: Friday, 13th June 2025 (Morning)
- Physics Paper 1: Thursday, 22nd May 2025 (Morning)
- Physics Paper 2: Monday, 16th June 2025 (Morning)
GCSE Biology (8461):
- Paper 1: Tuesday, 13th May 2025 (Afternoon)
- Paper 2: Monday, 9th June 2025 (Morning)
GCSE Chemistry (8462):
- Paper 1: Monday, 19th May 2025 (Morning)
- Paper 2: Friday, 13th June 2025 (Morning)
GCSE Physics (8463):
- Paper 1: Thursday, 22nd May 2025 (Morning)
- Paper 2: Monday, 16th June 2025 (Morning)
For a comprehensive list of all AQA GCSE exam dates in 2025, please refer to the official timetable: AQA GCSE Timetable
Note: The contingency day for GCSE exams is scheduled for Wednesday, 25th June 2025. This day is reserved in case any exams need to be rescheduled due to unforeseen circumstances.
See the full GCSE Exam Dates for 2025.