OCR A-Level English Literature Past Papers
This section includes recent A-Level English Literature past papers from OCR. You can download each of the OCR A-Level English Literature past papers and marking schemes by clicking the links below.
OCR A-Level English Literature June 2022 (H072 & H472)
A-Level English Literature H472/01 - Drama and poetry pre-1900 Download Past Paper - Download Mark Scheme
A-Level English Literature H472/02 - Comparative and Contextual Study Download Past Paper - Download Mark Scheme
OCR A-Level English Literature November 2021 (H072 & H472)
OCR A-Level English Literature November 2020 (H072 & H472)
A-Level English Literature H472/01 - Drama and poetry pre-1900 Download Past Paper - Download Mark Scheme
A-Level English Literature H472/02 - Comparative and Contextual Study Download Past Paper - Download Mark Scheme
AS Level English Literature H072/01 - Shakespeare and poetry pre-1900 Download Past Paper - Download Mark Scheme
AS Level English Literature H072/02 - Drama and prose post -1900 Download Past Paper - Download Mark Scheme
OCR A-Level English Literature June 2019 (H072 & H472)
A-Level English Literature H472/01 - Drama and poetry pre-1900 Download Past Paper - Download Mark Scheme
A-Level English Literature H472/02 - Comparative and Contextual Study Download Past Paper - Download Mark Scheme
AS Level English Literature H072/01 - Shakespeare and poetry pre-1900 Download Past Paper - Download Mark Scheme
AS Level English Literature H072/02 - Drama and prose post -1900 Download Past Paper - Download Mark Scheme
OCR A-Level English Literature June 2018 (H072 & H472)
OCR A-Level English Literature June 2017 (H072 & H472)
A-Level English Literature H072/01 - Drama and poetry pre-1900 - Download Past Paper - Mark Scheme currently unavailable
A-Level English Literature H072/02 - Comparative and Contextual Study - Download Past Paper - Mark Scheme currently unavailable
OCR A-Level English Literature June 2016 (H072 & H472)
AS Level English Literature H072/01 - Shakespeare and poetry pre-1900 - Download Past Paper - Download Mark Scheme
AS Level English Literature H072/02 - Drama and prose post-1900 - Download Past Paper - Download Mark Scheme
OCR A-Level English Literature June 2016 (H071 & H471)
Unit F661 AS: Poetry & Prose 1800-1945 (Closed Text) - Download Past Paper - Download Mark Scheme
Unit F663 A2: Drama & Poetry pre-1800 (Closed Text) - Download Past Paper - Download Mark Scheme
OCR A-Level English Literature June 2015 (H071 & H471)
Unit F661 AS: Poetry & Prose 1800-1945 (Closed Text) - Download Past Paper - Download Mark Scheme
OCR A-Level English Literature June 2014 (H071 & H471)
A-Level OCR English Language and Literature past papers (F671 and F673) can be found on the English Language section
For more A-Level English Literature past papers from other exam boards click here .
OCR homepage
Administration
- Active Results
- Interchange
- Submit for Assessment
- Teach Cambridge
- ExamBuilder
- Online Support Centre
Main navigation
As and a level english language and literature (emc) - h074, h474.
If you are delivering this qualification, go to Teach Cambridge for complete planning, teaching and assessment support materials.
Our A Level in English Language and Literature (EMC) offers a broad range of stimulating fiction and non-fiction texts. Students combine both literary and linguistic approaches to explore language choices, and become not only confident readers but also skilled producers of original writing.
Specification code: H474 Qualification number: 601/4704/0 This qualification is available in English only
Our AS Level in English Language and Literature (EMC) offers a broad range of stimulating fiction and non-fiction texts. Students develop and apply their understanding of both literary and linguistic analysis to engage critically with a wide variety of texts.
Specification code: H074 Qualification number: 601/4705/2 This qualification is available in English only
Resource materials
Information, getting started, case studies and support
Example planning guides, teaching activities and more.
Practice papers, example answers, past papers and mark schemes
Ready to choose this qualification?
Cookies on GOV.UK
We use some essential cookies to make this website work.
We’d like to set additional cookies to understand how you use GOV.UK, remember your settings and improve government services.
We also use cookies set by other sites to help us deliver content from their services.
You have accepted additional cookies. You can change your cookie settings at any time.
You have rejected additional cookies. You can change your cookie settings at any time.
Register to vote Register by 18 June to vote in the General Election on 4 July.
- Education, training and skills
- School curriculum
- Secondary curriculum, key stage 3 and key stage 4 (GCSEs)
- Key stage 3 and 4 exam marking, qualifications and results
- Provisional entries for GCSE, AS and A level: summer 2024 exam series
Background information for provisional entries for GCSE, AS and A level: summer 2024 exam series
Published 30 May 2024
Applies to England
© Crown copyright 2024
This publication is licensed under the terms of the Open Government Licence v3.0 except where otherwise stated. To view this licence, visit nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3 or write to the Information Policy Team, The National Archives, Kew, London TW9 4DU, or email: [email protected] .
Where we have identified any third party copyright information you will need to obtain permission from the copyright holders concerned.
This publication is available at https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/provisional-entries-for-gcse-as-and-a-level-summer-2024-exam-series/background-information-for-provisional-entries-for-gcse-as-and-a-level-summer-2024-exam-series
This release provides information on the number of entries for GCSEs, AS and A levels for the summer 2024 exam series. Entries data are collected at the same time every year, at a point when they should be reasonably complete, although final entries are always expected to vary to some degree. These figures are therefore provisional and represent the number of entries submitted by schools and colleges (centres) to exam boards by 18 April 2024.
2. Geographical coverage
The report presents data on the number of entries in England for the summer 2024 exam series. Four exam boards offer GCSE, AS and A level qualifications in England:
AQA Education (AQA)
Oxford Cambridge and RSA Examinations (OCR)
Pearson Education Ltd. (Pearson)
WJEC-CBAC Ltd. (WJEC Eduqas)
3. Description
This release provides information on the number of entries broken down by subject and age of students based on school year groups. Centres enter students at qualification level ahead of the summer series according to the course of study that they have followed.
The Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ) assigns a code to every qualification according to a category defined by JCQ which groups qualifications in subject groups. JCQ groupings are used in this release to filter and sort the data in the data tables.
4. External influences
GCSEs are graded on a 9 to 1 scale (9 denoting the highest grade and 1 denoting the lowest grade). Legacy GCSEs, graded A* to G, are no longer available in England.
Combined science is counted as 2 GCSEs in terms of grading . It is also counted as 2 GCSEs in weighting in school accountability measures and is reported on a 17-point grade scale from 9-9, 9-8, and so on to 1-1. Therefore, entries for combined sciences are double counted in this report and associated data tables to reflect this.
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) is a school accountability measure relating to attainment in core academic subjects (English literature, English language, mathematics, history or geography, a specified combination of science GCSEs and a language). Schools are measured on the number of students that take GCSEs in these core subjects and on how well their students do.
4.2 AS and A level
AS and A level have been decoupled. This means that AS results do not count towards a student’s A level grade as they did prior to reform. This is likely to be the reason why AS entries are lower since the introduction of reformed specifications. Reformed qualifications were introduced in phases with first awards between 2016 and 2020 .
It is worth noting that entries for AS and A level in summer 2022 and summer 2023 might be affected by the exceptional nature of GCSE awarding in summer 2020 and summer 2021 , as it may have impacted on students’ progression decisions.
5. Data source
Exam boards submit data to Ofqual for GCSEs, AS and A levels they award for the summer examination series. Any provider that does not return a complete set of data within the collection period is contacted to make sure the data is as complete as possible.
Data has been collected at an appropriate point when entries are reasonably complete, in this case by 18 April 2024. Ofqual agreed these dates with the exam boards at a point when the majority of entries would have been submitted. The data is collected at around the same time each year to aid year-on-year comparisons.
6. Limitations
There is potential for error in the information provided by exam boards and Ofqual cannot guarantee that the information received is correct. Ofqual quality assures data as far as possible, performing checks on the data, for example checking for systematic issues and comparing the data over time. Summaries of the data are sent back to exam boards for checking and confirmation. However, it is still possible that some errors may remain undetected.
7. Quality assurance
Quality assurance procedures are carried out as explained in the Quality Assurance Framework for Statistical Publications published by Ofqual to ensure the accuracy of the data and to challenge or question it, where necessary. Publication may be deferred if the statistics are not considered fit for purpose.
8. Revisions
Once published, data on the number of provisional entries as at 18 April 2024 is not usually subject to revision, although subsequent releases may be revised to insert late data or to correct an error. In some cases, data may be amended to reflect any new categorisation of subjects.
9. Confidentiality and rounding
To ensure confidentiality of the accompanying data, all figures for the number of entries are rounded. In the accompanying data tables and commentary, the figures are rounded to the nearest 5. If the value is less than 5 (1 to 4), it is represented as ‘Fewer than 5’ and 0 represents zero values.
Total values of rows or columns are calculated using unrounded figures; the sum of rounded figures may differ from the total reported.
All percentages are rounded to the nearest whole number, except where smaller magnitudes are needed for meaningful interpretation. As a result of rounded figures, the percentages (calculated on actual figures) shown in tables may not necessarily add up to 100.
These statistics are classified as Official Statistics.
Our statistical practice is regulated by the Office for Statistics Regulation (OSR) . OSR sets the standards of trustworthiness, quality and value in the Code of Practice for Statistics that all producers of official statistics should adhere to.
You are welcome to contact us directly at [email protected] with any comments about how we meet these standards. Alternatively, you can contact OSR by emailing [email protected] or via the OSR website.
11. Related publications
For any related publications for qualifications offered in Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland please contact the respective regulators Qualifications Wales , CCEA and the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) .
12. Useful links
report and data tables accompanying this release
definitions of important terms used in this release
policies and procedures that Ofqual follow for production and release of its statistical releases
13. Feedback
We welcome your feedback on our publications. Should you have any comments on this statistical release and how to improve it to meet your needs please contact us at [email protected] .
Is this page useful?
- Yes this page is useful
- No this page is not useful
Help us improve GOV.UK
Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
To help us improve GOV.UK, we’d like to know more about your visit today. Please fill in this survey (opens in a new tab) .
IMAGES
VIDEO
COMMENTS
A Level. AS Level. Our A Level English Literature qualification encourages students to develop their interest in and enjoyment of a broad range of English literature. They apply their knowledge of literary analysis and evaluation to engage critically and creatively with both set texts and others of their own choosing. Specification code: H472.
Component 03: Literature Post-1900. The aim of this component is to encourage individual study and enjoyment of modern literature and for students to develop: an appreciation of how writers shape meanings in texts through use of language, imagery, form and structure. an understanding of texts informed by an appreciation of different ...
Drama and prose post-1900 H072/02 - Sample question paper and mark scheme. PDF 952KB. Annotated sample assessment materials H072 - ZIP 651KB. Candidate exemplars. 2018 - June series. 2017 - June series. OCR AS and A Level English Literature (from 2015) qualification information including specification, exam materials, teaching resources ...
What skills are required. This task for the NEA is unusual as there is no dominant Assessment Objective. All five objectives are assessed and are equally weighted. For a detailed exploration of the skills required for AO1 (presenting a response) and AO2 (critical analysis), please see our notes on How To Get Full Marks in Task 1.
This English Literature specification will encourage learners to be inspired, motivated and challenged by reading widely across a range of texts and developing their independent study skills. By A level, learners are cultivating their own critical responses and engaging with the richness of literature. 1d.
Revision Notes. Concise resources for the OCR A Level English Literature course. 1. Shakespeare. How To Answer The Shakespeare Question. Part A: What The Question Is Asking. Part A: How To Get Full Marks. Part A: Mark Scheme and Model Answer. Part B: What The Question Is Asking.
The assessment of the OCR A Level in English Literature is split into three components: two examined components each worth 40% of the qualification and one non examined assessment component worth 20%. The Drama and poetry pre-1900 examination covers three pre-1900 texts: Shakespeare, drama pre-1900 and poetry pre-1900.
Students must complete both components (01 and 02) to be awarded the OCR AS Level in English Literature. Students study a minimum of four texts, including at least one example of each of the genres of prose, poetry and drama, to develop their ability to analyse and evaluate literary texts across a variety of genres and periods.
2020 - November series. 2019 - June series. Sample assessment materials. OCR AS and A Level English Language and Literature (EMC) - H074, H474 (from 2015) qualification information including specification, exam materials, teaching resources, learning resources.
Task 1: Close Reading: How To Get Full Marks. Regardless of which text you choose, the type of question set for the Close Reading task should always prompt you to critically analyse a poem (taken from a collection) or an extract from a piece of prose or drama and relate this to the rest of the poems from the collection or the text from which the extract is taken.
A-Level English Literature H072/01 - Drama and poetry pre-1900 - Download Past Paper - Mark Scheme currently unavailable. A-Level English Literature H072/02 - Comparative and Contextual Study - Download Past Paper - Mark Scheme currently unavailable OCR A-Level English Literature June 2016 (H072 & H472)
Wordsworth's School. By outlining the OCR course (from 2015) we follow, and offering guidelines with which to approach it, we hope that you will get the most out of the course as well as having a clear understanding of what we expect of you. The handbook should not be seen as the definitive word on studying English Literature at A level.
This video will give you an insight into what is required to get the highest marks for poetry close reading coursework. 00:00 - Introduction01:18 - Summary ...
A Level. AS Level. Our A Level in English Language and Literature (EMC) offers a broad range of stimulating fiction and non-fiction texts. Students combine both literary and linguistic approaches to explore language choices, and become not only confident readers but also skilled producers of original writing. Specification code: H474.
The weightings for the Assessment Objectives in this question are: AO3 - 50%. AO4 - 25%. AO1 - 12.5%. AO5 - 12.5%. In simple terms, to achieve the highest marks (Level 6 = 26-30 marks), this means: AO3. Consider and incorporate a detailed discussion of the significance and influence of the contexts in which the texts were written and ...
A Level English Literature: Component 03 - Can teachers select the coursework texts for the candidates, rather than allowing candidates a free choice? A Level English Literature: Component 03 - What genre of text works best for each kind of task? A Level English Literature: Component 03 - Does Task 2 need to be linked thematically to Task 1 ...
A Level: 20% coursework and 80% exams We follow the OCR new specification and texts currently studied at Nower Hill are as below: context both shapes texts and determines our ... A Level English Literature provides an excellent foundation for degree courses in English, the Arts, Humanities, Law and Media and leads to careers in ...
A Level English Literature: What is the word limit for component 03? The suggested word limit is 3,000 of the candidate's own words (where we strongly advise that Task 1 = 1000 words, Task 2 = 2000 words). We tend to consider a 10% leeway either side appropriate; any more or less will end up being self-penalising either by providing too ...
The non-exam assessment (NEA) is a compulsory component of the A Level English Literature qualification. It is worth 40 marks and counts as 20% of the total A Level. The NEA comprises two pieces of work, totalling approximately 3000 words, and you are required to study three literary texts: one prose text, one poetry text and one drama text.
This English Literature specification will encourage learners to be inspired, motivated and challenged by reading widely across a range of texts and developing their independent study skills. By A level, learners are cultivating their own critical responses and engaging with the richness of literature. 1d.
Rapid City Area Schools (the District) enters into this Voluntary Resolution Agreement (Agreement) to resolve the above-referenced compliance review regarding its discipline and advanced learning policies and practices conducted by the United States Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights (OCR), and to ensure compliance with Title VI ...
Past Papers. Browse our range of OCR A Level English Language & Literature Past Papers and Mark Schemes below. Testing yourself with A Level English Language & Literature past papers is a great way to identify which topics need more revision, so you can ensure that you are revising as effectively as possible to help you get ready for your A ...
Updated. Students won't be specifically penalised for exceeding the word count. We used to have a strict limit but we aren't enforcing the word counts in the same way for this specification. However, we would advise students to try to keep as near to -/+10% of the suggested 3000 words as possible, mainly because writing substantially more than ...
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) is a school accountability measure relating to attainment in core academic subjects (English literature, English language, mathematics, history or geography, a ...