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A Level Exam Dates 2027: Timetable, Contingency Day and Results Day

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A-Level exam dates 2027 cover with a May 2027 calendar marking the first exam and Maths Paper 1

The A level exam dates 2027 are now final: the summer series starts on Monday 10 May 2027, the last A-Level exam is on Tuesday 22 June, and results come out on Thursday 12 August 2027. Here are the key dates, per-board paper dates and a revision plan.

Key takeaways

  • The A-Level exam timetable 2027 runs from Mon 10 May to Tue 22 Jun 2027. The main boards' timetables are final.
  • The contingency day 2027 is Wed 23 Jun. Stay free that day.
  • A level results day 2027 is Thu 12 Aug, from 8am.
  • Maths papers are on 26 May, 9 Jun and 16 Jun (all pm) for AQA, Edexcel and OCR.
  • Always confirm your own entries, papers and start times with your school exams officer.

When are the A level exam dates 2027?

Quick answer: The A level exam dates 2027 run from Monday 10 May to Tuesday 22 June 2027. Wednesday 23 June is the contingency day. Morning exams start at 9.00am and afternoon exams at 1.30pm UK time, as published. A level results day 2027 is Thursday 12 August, from 8am. The entries deadline is Sunday 21 February 2027.

These dates come from the JCQ key dates for June 2027.

A-Level summer 2027 key dates: entries 21 Feb, first exam 10 May, last A-Level exam 22 Jun, contingency day 23 Jun, results day 12 Aug 2027 The key dates for the summer 2027 A-Level series.

  • Entries deadline: Sunday 21 February 2027.
  • First exam (all boards): Monday 10 May 2027. NEA (coursework) marks deadline: 15 May 2027.
  • Last A-Level exam: Tuesday 22 June 2027 (Edexcel AEA Maths, pm). Contingency day: Wednesday 23 June 2027.
  • A-Level results day: Thursday 12 August 2027. GCSE results day: Thursday 19 August 2027.

Animation: timeline of the summer 2027 A-Level series from the 21 February entries deadline to results day on 12 August 2027 The summer 2027 series, step by step.

  • 21 Feb: entries deadline.
  • 10 May: first exams start. 26 May: Maths Paper 1 (pm).
  • 22 Jun: last A-Level exam. 23 Jun: contingency day.
  • 12 Aug: results day, from 8am.

What is the contingency day 2027?

The contingency day 2027 is Wednesday 23 June, with a morning and an afternoon session. It is not a normal exam day. It is only used for national or major local disruption, under the regulators' exam system contingency plan. Stay available until 23 June.

Which subjects share the same A-Level exam timetable 2027?

Most big subjects share a day and session across AQA, Edexcel and OCR. Paper lengths differ by board.

Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Psychology and Economics A-Level paper dates for summer 2027, shared by AQA, Edexcel and OCR Shared paper dates for maths, science, Psychology and Economics.

  • Maths: Wed 26 May pm, Wed 9 Jun pm, Wed 16 Jun pm.
  • Physics: Fri 21 May am, Thu 27 May pm, Tue 8 Jun am. Chemistry: Fri 28 May am, Thu 10 Jun am, Thu 17 Jun am.
  • Biology: Mon 7 Jun pm, Mon 14 Jun pm, Fri 18 Jun am.
  • Psychology: Tue 18 May am, Tue 25 May am, Wed 9 Jun am. Economics: Mon 10 May am, Mon 17 May pm, Mon 7 Jun am.

In the tables, am = 9.00am start and pm = 1.30pm start (UK time, as published). "2h each" means every paper is that length. NEA = coursework.

What are the AQA A-Level exam dates 2027?

From the AQA AS and A-level timetable for May/June 2027 (all AQA timetables are on its dates and timetables page).

Subject (code) Paper 1 Paper 2 Paper 3
Maths (7357), 2h each Wed 26 May pm Wed 9 Jun pm Wed 16 Jun pm
Further Maths (7367), 2h each Thu 20 May pm Tue 25 May pm Thu 10 Jun pm
Physics (7408), 2h each Fri 21 May am Thu 27 May pm Tue 8 Jun am
Chemistry (7405), 2h each Fri 28 May am Thu 10 Jun am Thu 17 Jun am
Biology (7402), 2h each Mon 7 Jun pm Mon 14 Jun pm Fri 18 Jun am
Psychology (7182), 2h each Tue 18 May am Tue 25 May am Wed 9 Jun am
English Lit A (7712) Thu 13 May am, 3h Thu 20 May am, 2h30 NEA
English Lit B (7717) Thu 13 May am, 2h30 Thu 20 May am, 3h NEA
Economics (7136), 2h each Mon 10 May am Mon 17 May pm Mon 7 Jun am
History (7042), 2h30 each Wed 19 May pm Wed 26 May am NEA
Computer Science (7517), 2h30 each Mon 7 Jun pm (on screen) Tue 15 Jun am NEA

AQA Business A-level (7132) has its final sitting in June 2027, with no resits.

What are the Pearson Edexcel A-Level exam dates 2027?

From the Pearson Edexcel GCE summer 2027 final timetable.

Subject (code) Paper 1 Paper 2 Paper 3
Maths (9MA0), 2h each Wed 26 May pm Wed 9 Jun pm Wed 16 Jun pm
Further Maths (9FM0), 1h30 each CP1: Wed 12 May pm CP2: Thu 20 May pm Options: see below
Physics (9PH0) Fri 21 May am, 1h45 Thu 27 May pm, 1h45 Tue 8 Jun am, 2h30
Chemistry (9CH0) Fri 28 May am, 1h45 Thu 10 Jun am, 1h45 Thu 17 Jun am, 2h30
Biology A SNAB (9BN0), 2h each Mon 7 Jun pm Mon 14 Jun pm Fri 18 Jun am
Biology B (9BI0) Mon 7 Jun pm, 1h45 Mon 14 Jun pm, 1h45 Fri 18 Jun am, 2h30
Psychology (9PS0) Tue 18 May am, 2h15 Tue 25 May am, 2h15 Wed 9 Jun am, 2h
English Literature (9ET0) Thu 13 May am, 2h15 Thu 20 May am, 1h15 Fri 28 May am, 2h15
Economics A (9EC0), 2h each Mon 10 May am Mon 17 May pm Mon 7 Jun am
History (9HI0) Wed 19 May pm, 2h15 Wed 26 May am, 1h30 Mon 14 Jun am, 2h15

Further Maths options (all pm, 1h30): 3C Tue 25 May, 3B Thu 10 Jun, 3D Tue 15 Jun, 3A Fri 18 Jun, 4A to 4D Mon 21 Jun. AEA Maths (9811) is on Tue 22 Jun pm, 3h. For Edexcel Computer Science, check the Pearson timetable.

What are the OCR A-Level exam dates 2027?

From the OCR June 2027 final AS and A Level timetable.

Subject (code) Paper 1 Paper 2 Paper 3
Maths A (H240), 2h each Wed 26 May pm Wed 9 Jun pm Wed 16 Jun pm
Maths B MEI (H640), 2h each Wed 26 May pm Wed 9 Jun pm Wed 16 Jun pm
Further Maths A (H245), 1h30 each Pure core 1: Tue 18 May pm Pure core 2: Thu 20 May pm Options: see below
Physics A (H556) Fri 21 May am, 2h15 Thu 27 May pm, 2h15 Tue 8 Jun am, 1h30
Chemistry A (H432) Fri 28 May am, 2h15 Thu 10 Jun am, 2h15 Thu 17 Jun am, 1h30
Biology A (H420) Mon 7 Jun pm, 2h15 Mon 14 Jun pm, 2h15 Fri 18 Jun am, 1h30
Psychology (H567), 2h each Tue 18 May am Tue 25 May am Wed 9 Jun am
English Literature (H472), 2h30 each Thu 13 May am Thu 20 May am NEA
Economics (H460), 2h each Mon 10 May am Mon 17 May pm Mon 7 Jun am
History A (H505) Wed 26 May am, 1h30 Mon 14 Jun am, 1h Wed 19 May pm, 2h30
Computer Science (H446), 2h30 each Mon 7 Jun pm Tue 15 Jun am NEA

Further Maths A options (all pm, 1h30): Statistics Tue 25 May, Mechanics Thu 10 Jun, Discrete Tue 15 Jun, Additional pure Fri 18 Jun.

For revision, see our A-Level Maths guide, A-Level Physics guide and A-Level Chemistry guide.

What about WJEC, Eduqas, CCEA and Cambridge International?

  • WJEC and Eduqas: the summer 2027 AS and A level timetable is final.
  • CCEA (Northern Ireland): the CCEA GCE June 2027 timetable is final. It starts earlier, on Fri 30 Apr 2027. Results are on Thu 12 Aug.
  • Cambridge International AS and A Level: the June 2027 timetable is not yet published. Check the Cambridge International website.

How do I plan my revision countdown?

Count the days to your first paper, then split them into weeks.

Animation: counting the days from 1 November 2026 to Maths Paper 1 on 26 May 2027, which is 206 days or 29 weeks and 3 days A worked countdown from today to Maths Paper 1.

  • Today: Sun 1 Nov 2026. Maths Paper 1: Wed 26 May 2027.
  • 206 days = 29 weeks and 3 days. Keep the last 6 weeks for past papers.
  1. List your papers and count the weeks to each one.
  2. Now to February: finish new content and fix weak topics.
  3. March to April: timed past-paper sections.
  4. Last 6 weeks: full timed past papers; redo every mistake.
  5. Exam season: light review. Check the next session (am or pm) each night.

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When is A level results day 2027?

A level results day 2027 is Thursday 12 August, from 8am. Schools get a restricted early release on Wednesday 11 August, for the exams office and heads only.

What are the UCAS 2027 dates?

From the UCAS dates and deadlines page:

UCAS 2027 entry Date
Equal-consideration date 13 Jan 2027
Last date for applications to be sent to universities 30 Jun 2027, 6pm
Clearing opens (eligible applicants) 2 Jul 2027
Last date for reply swaps 22 Jul 2027, 6pm
Final date for 2027 entry applications 23 Sep 2027, 6pm
Last date to add a Clearing choice 18 Oct 2027

UCAS does not list a separate Confirmation date.

What should I do on results day?

  1. Get your results from 8am from your school.
  2. Check UCAS for your firm or insurance place.
  3. Missed your offer? Call the university, ask your school for help, and consider Clearing.
  4. Grade looks wrong? Speak to your exams officer quickly about a review of marking.

JCQ has not yet published 2027 post-results deadlines. In 2026 the A-Level priority review deadline was 20 August and the review of marking deadline was 24 September 2026. Check the JCQ post-results page for 2027.

Aiming high? See how to get into Oxford and how to get into Cambridge.

Who should I check my exam dates with?

Always confirm your own entries and start times with your school exams officer. Late entry fees can apply after 21 February 2027. Access arrangement applications are due by 21 March. Private candidates: see AQA's entries page.

How 1-on-1 tutoring helps with A-Level exam revision

  • One dedicated mentor, live online 1-on-1, following your own board, syllabus and paper dates.
  • Method first. In maths and science, the mentor watches each step of your working. For other subjects, the mentor helps with planning and exam method.
  • Personalised homework with feedback on your weak topics.
  • Short parent updates, every class recorded, and a free demo class to start.

Facts checked against official sources on 1 November 2026.

FAQ

When does the A-Level exam timetable 2027 start and finish?

It runs from Monday 10 May to Tuesday 22 June 2027. The contingency day is Wednesday 23 June.

What time do A-Level exams start in 2027?

Morning (am) exams are published as 9.00am and afternoon (pm) exams as 1.30pm, UK time. Confirm your own times with your exams officer.

When is A level results day 2027?

Thursday 12 August 2027, from 8am. GCSE results day is Thursday 19 August 2027.

What happens on the contingency day 2027?

Wednesday 23 June 2027 is kept free in case of major disruption. It is not a normal exam day, but you must stay available until then.

Are the A level exam dates 2027 the same for every board?

Mostly. AQA, Edexcel and OCR share most days and sessions, but paper lengths differ. CCEA starts earlier, on 30 April 2027.

Is the Cambridge International June 2027 timetable out?

Not yet. The June 2027 Cambridge International timetable has not been published. Check the Cambridge International website for updates.

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Sources

  1. JCQ Key Dates June 2027
  2. AQA AS and A-level timetable May/June 2027
  3. Pearson Edexcel GCE Summer 2027 final timetable
  4. OCR June 2027 final AS and A Level timetable
  5. WJEC and Eduqas summer 2027 AS and A level timetable
  6. CCEA GCE June 2027 timetable
  7. UCAS dates and deadlines
  8. JCQ post-results services
  9. AQA dates and timetables

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