Planning your revision around the GCSE Maths exam dates 2027 is one of the smartest moves you can make. Knowing exactly when each paper lands lets you count back and build a week-by-week study plan that peaks at the right moment.
This guide covers the final 2027 GCSE Maths timetable for Edexcel, AQA, and OCR, including Paper 1 (non-calculator), Paper 2, and Paper 3. We also include key dates for Cambridge IGCSE Maths 0580 so international students are covered too.
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Edexcel runs three papers for both Higher and Foundation tiers. Paper 1 is non-calculator; Papers 2 and 3 allow a calculator. Each paper is 1 hour 30 minutes and worth 80 marks.
| Paper | Date | Session | Calculator |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 (Non-Calculator) | Friday 14 May 2027 | Morning | ❌ No |
| Paper 2 (Calculator) | Thursday 27 May 2027 | Morning | ✅ Yes |
| Paper 3 (Calculator) | Monday 14 June 2027 | Morning | ✅ Yes |
Important:
Always confirm your personal timetable with your school or exam centre. Morning sessions typically start at 9:00 AM. Your school will provide the exact start time.
AQA GCSE Maths Exam Dates 2027 (8300)
AQA also uses three papers with the same structure: Paper 1 non-calculator, Papers 2 and 3 with a calculator. Each is 1 hour 30 minutes, 80 marks.
| Paper | Date | Session | Calculator |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 (Non-Calculator) | Friday 14 May 2027 | Morning | ❌ No |
| Paper 2 (Calculator) | Thursday 27 May 2027 | Morning | ✅ Yes |
| Paper 3 (Calculator) | Monday 14 June 2027 | Morning | ✅ Yes |
OCR GCSE Maths Exam Dates 2027 (J560)
OCR follows the same three-paper format and sits on the same days as Edexcel and AQA. Note that OCR papers are each worth 100 marks (300 total), compared to 80 marks per paper for Edexcel and AQA.
| Paper | Date | Session | Calculator |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 (Non-Calculator) | Friday 14 May 2027 | Morning | ❌ No |
| Paper 2 (Calculator) | Thursday 27 May 2027 | Morning | ✅ Yes |
| Paper 3 (Calculator) | Monday 14 June 2027 | Morning | ✅ Yes |
Cambridge IGCSE Maths 0580 Exam Dates 2027
Cambridge International schedules IGCSE Maths exams in two main sessions: May/June and October/November. For the 2025-2027 syllabus, the May/June 2027 papers are:
| Component | Tier | Calculator | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 (Non-Calculator) | Core | ❌ No | 1 hour 30 min |
| Paper 2 (Non-Calculator) | Extended | ❌ No | 2 hours |
| Paper 3 (Calculator) | Core | ✅ Yes | 1 hour 30 min |
| Paper 4 (Calculator) | Extended | ✅ Yes | 2 hours |
Core students sit Papers 1 and 3; Extended students sit Papers 2 and 4. Cambridge publishes the exact June 2027 dates on its website, and they vary by region, so check with your school's exams officer for your personal timetable.
GCSE Maths Results Day 2027
GCSE Results Day 2027 is Thursday 19 August 2027. Your school or college will let you know the exact collection time.
If you are unhappy with your result, you can request a review of marking (priority reviews typically take around 15 days) or re-sit in November 2027.
Resitting this autumn? The November 2026 GCSE Maths resit papers are on Wednesday 4 November (Paper 1), Friday 6 November (Paper 2) and Monday 9 November 2026 (Paper 3).
How to Build a Revision Plan Around Your Exam Dates
Now that you know the dates, here is a proven countdown strategy:
| Weeks Before Paper 1 | Focus |
|---|---|
| 12-8 weeks | Fill knowledge gaps, work through every topic, flag weaknesses |
| 8-4 weeks | Targeted topic practice, hammer your weak areas with AI Examify |
| 4-2 weeks | Full past papers under timed conditions, one paper every 2 days |
| Final 2 weeks | Review mistakes only, no new topics, build confidence |
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Formula Sheet for 2027
Great news: you will get a printed formula sheet with every GCSE Maths paper in 2027. In May 2026, Ofqual also confirmed that formula sheets will continue for the lifetime of the current GCSE Maths specifications.
However, the sheet only covers a short list of formulas. You still need to know these by heart:
- Area of a triangle and parallelogram, and the angle sum of a polygon
- Percentage change and reverse percentages
- Speed, distance, time, and density, mass, volume
- Circle theorems, these are reasoning-based, not formula-sheet material
- Arc length and sector area, and y = mx + c for straight lines
Read our full guide: GCSE Maths Formula Sheet 2027: What You Still Need to Memorise
Key Dates Summary for Your Calendar
- Friday 14 May 2027, GCSE Maths Paper 1 (Non-Calculator), Edexcel, AQA, OCR
- Thursday 27 May 2027, GCSE Maths Paper 2 (Calculator), Edexcel, AQA, OCR
- Monday 14 June 2027, GCSE Maths Paper 3 (Calculator), Edexcel, AQA, OCR
- Thursday 19 August 2027, GCSE Results Day
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