Using past papers is an important way for students to practise for exams and is also a good way of ensuring that they have chosen the correct format. Awarding bodies should be able to provide past papers in accessible formats. However, it is not always possible to obtain past papers in all formats for a particular examination if they were not produced at the time. Where this is the case awarding bodies should help you to find past papers in the appropriate format set out in a similar style.
To find out more and request past papers visit the relevant exam board information detailed below:
SATs
To obtain past SATs papers, contact the Modified Test Agency helpline by calling 0300 3033019 or email schooltests@rnib.org.uk
General qualifications (GCSE, A level etc)
AQA
To obtain past AQA exam papers, visit the AQA website. Here you can select the specification (e.g. GCSE, A-Level), and the subject. Once in the specific subject area, select the 'Key Materials' tab and then select modified papers. Past papers are within each specification, along with teaching materials and the standard papers.
City and Guilds.
To obtain past papers from City and Guilds, email policy@cityandguilds.com with details of the papers and formats you need. Please note that City and Guilds provide sample papers rather than past papers and that they are not available for all qualifications.
Edexcel
To obtain past papers from Edexcel, email: additional_requirements@edexcel.com and provide details of the subjects and specific component codes, the modified format and any specific session that they may require. This will then be returned to them by email if it is available.
OCR
To obtain past papers from OCR vis it the OCR website. Here you can select the subject, qualification type, qualification year and series.
WJEC
To obtain past papers from WJEC, email aled.davies@wjec.co.uk with details of the papers and formats you require.
CCEA
To obtain past papers from CCEA, visit the CCEA website. You will then need to select the specification, select the level, select Examinations and then select the Modified Past Papers tab.
Further information on how papers are modified and produced in accessible formats is also available on our Modification and production of exam papers page.