{"id":23359,"date":"2025-11-30T10:55:53","date_gmt":"2025-11-30T10:55:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edumentors.co.uk\/blog\/?p=23359"},"modified":"2026-04-14T12:15:19","modified_gmt":"2026-04-14T12:15:19","slug":"ocr-exam-dates-everything-you-need-to-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edumentors.co.uk\/blog\/ocr-exam-dates-everything-you-need-to-know\/","title":{"rendered":"OCR Exam Dates: Everything You Need to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"bsf_rt_marker\"><\/div>\n<p>If you&#8217;re preparing for OCR exams in 2025, knowing your OCR exam dates is one of the first things to tick off your list. Whether you&#8217;re taking GCSEs, A Levels, or Cambridge Nationals, staying on top of the timetable can make a big difference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Know when OCR schedules each subject. You can avoid last-minute stress and plan your revision smarter. This guide breaks everything down for you, from key exam dates to practical tips for staying organised. Whether you&#8217;re a student or a parent helping out, we\u2019ll walk you through what you need to know. Let\u2019s make exam season feel a bit less overwhelming and a lot more manageable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Understanding the OCR Exam Board<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>OCR, short for Oxford, Cambridge and RSA Examinations, is one of the main exam boards in the UK. It sets assessments for a wide range of qualifications, including <a href=\"https:\/\/edumentors.co.uk\/blog\/everything-you-need-to-know-about-gcse-exams-in-2023\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">GCSEs<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/edumentors.co.uk\/blog\/a-levels-everything-you-need-to-know-in-2023\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">A Levels<\/a>, FSMQ, and Cambridge Nationals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>OCR Exam Board is known for its structured approach and detailed mark schemes. While the content covered is similar across exam boards, the format, timing, and assessment style can vary. That\u2019s why knowing how OCR works can help you prepare more effectively. Understand how OCR sets its papers and when they schedule exams. You&#8217;ll feel more confident and prepared for what&#8217;s ahead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">OCR Exam Dates 2025: GCSE Timetable<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For 2025, OCR <a href=\"https:\/\/edumentors.co.uk\/blog\/gcse-exam-dates-full-timetable\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">GCSE exams<\/a> are scheduled between Thursday, 8 May and Wednesday, 18 June.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\uddd3\ufe0f <strong>Key Dates to Remember:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Start of Exams:<\/strong> Thursday, 8 May 2025<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>End of Exams:<\/strong> Wednesday, 18 June 2025<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Contingency Days:<\/strong> Wednesday, 11 June PM and Wednesday, 25 June 2025<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Spring Bank Holiday Week<\/strong>: 26 \u2013 30 May 2025, No examinations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Contingency days are set aside in case of national or significant local disruptions. It&#8217;s important to remain available until the final contingency day. OCR exams take place in two sessions each day, Morning exams and afternoon exams. It&#8217;s important to check your personal timetable carefully and arrive early. Turning up late could mean you\u2019re not allowed to sit the exam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n    <h3 class=\"wpdt-c\"\n        id=\"wdt-table-title-296\">OCR GCSE Exam Timetable<\/h3>\n<div class=\"wpdt-c row wpDataTableContainerSimpleTable wpDataTables wpDataTablesWrapper\n\"\n    >\n        <table id=\"wpdtSimpleTable-296\"\n           style=\"border-collapse:collapse;\n                   border-spacing:0px;\"\n           class=\"wpdtSimpleTable wpDataTable\"\n           data-column=\"4\"\n           data-rows=\"11\"\n           data-wpID=\"296\"\n           data-responsive=\"0\"\n           data-has-header=\"0\">\n\n                    <tbody>        <tr class=\"wpdt-cell-row \" >\n                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell wpdt-bc-D3C3F0\"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"A1\"\n                    data-col-index=\"0\"\n                    data-row-index=\"0\"\n                    style=\" width:21.161825726141%;                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Subject                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell wpdt-bc-D3C3F0\"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"B1\"\n                    data-col-index=\"1\"\n                    data-row-index=\"0\"\n                    style=\" width:36.099585062241%;                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Paper Title                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell wpdt-bc-D3C3F0\"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"C1\"\n                    data-col-index=\"2\"\n                    data-row-index=\"0\"\n                    style=\" width:16.390041493776%;                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Duration                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell wpdt-bc-D3C3F0\"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"D1\"\n                    data-col-index=\"3\"\n                    data-row-index=\"0\"\n                    style=\" width:26.348547717842%;                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Date                    <\/td>\n                                        <\/tr>\n                            <tr class=\"wpdt-cell-row \" >\n                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"A2\"\n                    data-col-index=\"0\"\n                    data-row-index=\"1\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        English Language                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"B2\"\n                    data-col-index=\"1\"\n                    data-row-index=\"1\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Communicating information and ideas                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"C2\"\n                    data-col-index=\"2\"\n                    data-row-index=\"1\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        2h                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"D2\"\n                    data-col-index=\"3\"\n                    data-row-index=\"1\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Fri 23 May 2025 AM                    <\/td>\n                                        <\/tr>\n                            <tr class=\"wpdt-cell-row \" >\n                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell  wpdt-empty-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"A3\"\n                    data-col-index=\"0\"\n                    data-row-index=\"2\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                                            <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"B3\"\n                    data-col-index=\"1\"\n                    data-row-index=\"2\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Exploring Poetry and Shakespeare                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"C3\"\n                    data-col-index=\"2\"\n                    data-row-index=\"2\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        2h                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"D3\"\n                    data-col-index=\"3\"\n                    data-row-index=\"2\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Fri 6 June 2025 AM                    <\/td>\n                                        <\/tr>\n                            <tr class=\"wpdt-cell-row \" >\n                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"A4\"\n                    data-col-index=\"0\"\n                    data-row-index=\"3\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        English Literature                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"B4\"\n                    data-col-index=\"1\"\n                    data-row-index=\"3\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Exploring Modern & Literary Heritage Texts                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"C4\"\n                    data-col-index=\"2\"\n                    data-row-index=\"3\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        2h                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"D4\"\n                    data-col-index=\"3\"\n                    data-row-index=\"3\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Mon 12 May 2025 AM                    <\/td>\n                                        <\/tr>\n                            <tr class=\"wpdt-cell-row \" >\n                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell  wpdt-empty-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"A5\"\n                    data-col-index=\"0\"\n                    data-row-index=\"4\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                                            <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"B5\"\n                    data-col-index=\"1\"\n                    data-row-index=\"4\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Exploring Poetry and Shakespeare                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"C5\"\n                    data-col-index=\"2\"\n                    data-row-index=\"4\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        2h                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"D5\"\n                    data-col-index=\"3\"\n                    data-row-index=\"4\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Tue 20 May 2025 AM                    <\/td>\n                                        <\/tr>\n                            <tr class=\"wpdt-cell-row \" style=\"height:52px;\">\n                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"A6\"\n                    data-col-index=\"0\"\n                    data-row-index=\"5\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Mathematics                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"B6\"\n                    data-col-index=\"1\"\n                    data-row-index=\"5\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Paper 1 (Foundation \u2013Calculator)                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"C6\"\n                    data-col-index=\"2\"\n                    data-row-index=\"5\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        1h 30m                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"D6\"\n                    data-col-index=\"3\"\n                    data-row-index=\"5\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        The 15 May 2025 AM                    <\/td>\n                                        <\/tr>\n                            <tr class=\"wpdt-cell-row \" style=\"height:41px;\">\n                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell  wpdt-empty-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"A7\"\n                    data-col-index=\"0\"\n                    data-row-index=\"6\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                                            <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"B7\"\n                    data-col-index=\"1\"\n                    data-row-index=\"6\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Paper 2 (Foundation \u2013 Non-Calculator)                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"C7\"\n                    data-col-index=\"2\"\n                    data-row-index=\"6\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        1h 30m                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"D7\"\n                    data-col-index=\"3\"\n                    data-row-index=\"6\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Wed 4 June 2025 AM                    <\/td>\n                                        <\/tr>\n                            <tr class=\"wpdt-cell-row \" >\n                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell  wpdt-empty-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"A8\"\n                    data-col-index=\"0\"\n                    data-row-index=\"7\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                                            <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"B8\"\n                    data-col-index=\"1\"\n                    data-row-index=\"7\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Paper 3 (Foundation \u2013Calculator)                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"C8\"\n                    data-col-index=\"2\"\n                    data-row-index=\"7\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        1h 30m                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"D8\"\n                    data-col-index=\"3\"\n                    data-row-index=\"7\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Wed 11 June 2025 AM                    <\/td>\n                                        <\/tr>\n                            <tr class=\"wpdt-cell-row \" >\n                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell  wpdt-empty-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"A9\"\n                    data-col-index=\"0\"\n                    data-row-index=\"8\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                                            <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"B9\"\n                    data-col-index=\"1\"\n                    data-row-index=\"8\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Paper 4 (Higher \u2013Calculator)                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"C9\"\n                    data-col-index=\"2\"\n                    data-row-index=\"8\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        1h 30m                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"D9\"\n                    data-col-index=\"3\"\n                    data-row-index=\"8\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Thu 15 May 2025 AM                    <\/td>\n                                        <\/tr>\n                            <tr class=\"wpdt-cell-row \" >\n                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell  wpdt-empty-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"A10\"\n                    data-col-index=\"0\"\n                    data-row-index=\"9\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                                            <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"B10\"\n                    data-col-index=\"1\"\n                    data-row-index=\"9\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Paper 5 (Higher \u2013 Non-Calculator)                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"C10\"\n                    data-col-index=\"2\"\n                    data-row-index=\"9\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        1h 30m                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"D10\"\n                    data-col-index=\"3\"\n                    data-row-index=\"9\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Wed 4 June 2025 AM                    <\/td>\n                                        <\/tr>\n                            <tr class=\"wpdt-cell-row \" >\n                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell  wpdt-empty-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"A11\"\n                    data-col-index=\"0\"\n                    data-row-index=\"10\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                                            <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"B11\"\n                    data-col-index=\"1\"\n                    data-row-index=\"10\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Paper 6 (Higher \u2013Calculator)                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"C11\"\n                    data-col-index=\"2\"\n                    data-row-index=\"10\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        1h 30m                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"D11\"\n                    data-col-index=\"3\"\n                    data-row-index=\"10\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Wed 11 June 2025 AM                    <\/td>\n                                        <\/tr>\n                    <\/table>\n<\/div><style id='wpdt-custom-style-296'>\n.wpdt-bc-D3C3F0 { background-color: #D3C3F0 !important;}\n<\/style>\n\n\n\n\n<p>Please note that this table includes a selection of subjects. For a comprehensive timetable covering all subjects and papers, refer to the official OCR document: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ocr.org.uk\/Images\/711496-june-2025-final-exam-timetable-gcse-and-cambridge-nationals.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">OCR GCSE and Cambridge Nationals Final Examination Timetable June 2025<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">OCR Exam Dates 2025: AS and A Levels<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re preparing for your OCR AS and <a href=\"https:\/\/edumentors.co.uk\/blog\/a-level-exam-dates-complete-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">A Level exams<\/a> in 2025, it&#8217;s essential to know the key dates to plan your revision effectively. The exams are scheduled between Monday, 12 May and Monday, 23 June 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\ud83d\uddd3\ufe0f Key Exam Dates<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Start of Exams:<\/strong> Monday, 12 May 2025<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>End of Exams:<\/strong> Monday, 23 June 2025<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Contingency Days:<\/strong> Wednesday, 11 June PM and Wednesday, 25 June 2025<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Spring Bank Holiday Week<\/strong>: 26 \u2013 30 May 2025, No examinations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n    <h3 class=\"wpdt-c\"\n        id=\"wdt-table-title-298\">OCR AS and A Level Exam Timetable<\/h3>\n<div class=\"wpdt-c row wpDataTableContainerSimpleTable wpDataTables wpDataTablesWrapper\n\"\n    >\n        <table id=\"wpdtSimpleTable-298\"\n           style=\"border-collapse:collapse;\n                   border-spacing:0px;\"\n           class=\"wpdtSimpleTable wpDataTable\"\n           data-column=\"4\"\n           data-rows=\"12\"\n           data-wpID=\"298\"\n           data-responsive=\"0\"\n           data-has-header=\"0\">\n\n                    <tbody>        <tr class=\"wpdt-cell-row \" >\n                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell wpdt-bc-C8B4EB\"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"A1\"\n                    data-col-index=\"0\"\n                    data-row-index=\"0\"\n                    style=\" width:25%;                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Subject                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell wpdt-bc-C8B4EB\"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"B1\"\n                    data-col-index=\"1\"\n                    data-row-index=\"0\"\n                    style=\" width:25%;                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Paper Title                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell wpdt-bc-C8B4EB\"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"C1\"\n                    data-col-index=\"2\"\n                    data-row-index=\"0\"\n                    style=\" width:25%;                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Duration                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell wpdt-bc-C8B4EB\"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"D1\"\n                    data-col-index=\"3\"\n                    data-row-index=\"0\"\n                    style=\" width:25%;                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Date                    <\/td>\n                                        <\/tr>\n                            <tr class=\"wpdt-cell-row \" >\n                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"A2\"\n                    data-col-index=\"0\"\n                    data-row-index=\"1\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        English Language (A Level)                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"B2\"\n                    data-col-index=\"1\"\n                    data-row-index=\"1\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Exploring language                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"C2\"\n                    data-col-index=\"2\"\n                    data-row-index=\"1\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        2h 30m                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"D2\"\n                    data-col-index=\"3\"\n                    data-row-index=\"1\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Wed 21 May 2025 PM                    <\/td>\n                                        <\/tr>\n                            <tr class=\"wpdt-cell-row \" >\n                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell  wpdt-empty-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"A3\"\n                    data-col-index=\"0\"\n                    data-row-index=\"2\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                                            <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"B3\"\n                    data-col-index=\"1\"\n                    data-row-index=\"2\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Dimensions of linguistic variation                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"C3\"\n                    data-col-index=\"2\"\n                    data-row-index=\"2\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        2h 30m                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"D3\"\n                    data-col-index=\"3\"\n                    data-row-index=\"2\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Wed 4 June 2025 PM                    <\/td>\n                                        <\/tr>\n                            <tr class=\"wpdt-cell-row \" >\n                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"A4\"\n                    data-col-index=\"0\"\n                    data-row-index=\"3\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        English Language and Literature (A Level)                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"B4\"\n                    data-col-index=\"1\"\n                    data-row-index=\"3\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Exploring non-fiction and spoken texts                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"C4\"\n                    data-col-index=\"2\"\n                    data-row-index=\"3\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        1h                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"D4\"\n                    data-col-index=\"3\"\n                    data-row-index=\"3\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Wed 21 May 2025 PM                    <\/td>\n                                        <\/tr>\n                            <tr class=\"wpdt-cell-row \" >\n                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell  wpdt-empty-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"A5\"\n                    data-col-index=\"0\"\n                    data-row-index=\"4\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                                            <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"B5\"\n                    data-col-index=\"1\"\n                    data-row-index=\"4\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        The language of poetry and plays                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"C5\"\n                    data-col-index=\"2\"\n                    data-row-index=\"4\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        2h                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"D5\"\n                    data-col-index=\"3\"\n                    data-row-index=\"4\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Wed 4 June 2025 PM                    <\/td>\n                                        <\/tr>\n                            <tr class=\"wpdt-cell-row \" >\n                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell  wpdt-empty-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"A6\"\n                    data-col-index=\"0\"\n                    data-row-index=\"5\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                                            <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"B6\"\n                    data-col-index=\"1\"\n                    data-row-index=\"5\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Reading as a writer, writing as a reader                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"C6\"\n                    data-col-index=\"2\"\n                    data-row-index=\"5\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        2h                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"D6\"\n                    data-col-index=\"3\"\n                    data-row-index=\"5\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Fri 13 June 2025 AM                    <\/td>\n                                        <\/tr>\n                            <tr class=\"wpdt-cell-row \" >\n                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"A7\"\n                    data-col-index=\"0\"\n                    data-row-index=\"6\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Mathematics A (A Level)                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"B7\"\n                    data-col-index=\"1\"\n                    data-row-index=\"6\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Pure mathematics                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"C7\"\n                    data-col-index=\"2\"\n                    data-row-index=\"6\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        2h                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"D7\"\n                    data-col-index=\"3\"\n                    data-row-index=\"6\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Wed 4 June 2025 PM                    <\/td>\n                                        <\/tr>\n                            <tr class=\"wpdt-cell-row \" >\n                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell  wpdt-empty-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"A8\"\n                    data-col-index=\"0\"\n                    data-row-index=\"7\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                                            <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"B8\"\n                    data-col-index=\"1\"\n                    data-row-index=\"7\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Pure mathematics and statistics                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"C8\"\n                    data-col-index=\"2\"\n                    data-row-index=\"7\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        2h                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"D8\"\n                    data-col-index=\"3\"\n                    data-row-index=\"7\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Thu 12 June 2025 PM                    <\/td>\n                                        <\/tr>\n                            <tr class=\"wpdt-cell-row \" >\n                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell  wpdt-empty-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"A9\"\n                    data-col-index=\"0\"\n                    data-row-index=\"8\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                                            <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"B9\"\n                    data-col-index=\"1\"\n                    data-row-index=\"8\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Pure mathematics and mechanics                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"C9\"\n                    data-col-index=\"2\"\n                    data-row-index=\"8\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        2h                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"D9\"\n                    data-col-index=\"3\"\n                    data-row-index=\"8\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Thu 19 June 2025 PM                    <\/td>\n                                        <\/tr>\n                            <tr class=\"wpdt-cell-row \" >\n                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"A10\"\n                    data-col-index=\"0\"\n                    data-row-index=\"9\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Mathematics B (A level)                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"B10\"\n                    data-col-index=\"1\"\n                    data-row-index=\"9\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Pure mathematics and mechanics                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"C10\"\n                    data-col-index=\"2\"\n                    data-row-index=\"9\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        2h                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"D10\"\n                    data-col-index=\"3\"\n                    data-row-index=\"9\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Wed 4 June 2025 PM                    <\/td>\n                                        <\/tr>\n                            <tr class=\"wpdt-cell-row \" >\n                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell  wpdt-empty-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"A11\"\n                    data-col-index=\"0\"\n                    data-row-index=\"10\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                                            <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"B11\"\n                    data-col-index=\"1\"\n                    data-row-index=\"10\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Pure mathematics and statistics                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"C11\"\n                    data-col-index=\"2\"\n                    data-row-index=\"10\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        2h                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"D11\"\n                    data-col-index=\"3\"\n                    data-row-index=\"10\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Thu 12 June 2025 PM                    <\/td>\n                                        <\/tr>\n                            <tr class=\"wpdt-cell-row \" >\n                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell  wpdt-empty-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"A12\"\n                    data-col-index=\"0\"\n                    data-row-index=\"11\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                                            <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"B12\"\n                    data-col-index=\"1\"\n                    data-row-index=\"11\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Pure mathematics and comprehension                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"C12\"\n                    data-col-index=\"2\"\n                    data-row-index=\"11\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        2h                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"D12\"\n                    data-col-index=\"3\"\n                    data-row-index=\"11\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Thu 19 June 2025 PM                    <\/td>\n                                        <\/tr>\n                    <\/table>\n<\/div><style id='wpdt-custom-style-298'>\n.wpdt-bc-C8B4EB { background-color: #C8B4EB !important;}\n<\/style>\n\n\n\n\n<p>Please note that this table includes a selection of subjects. For a comprehensive timetable covering all subjects and papers, refer to the official OCR document: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ocr.org.uk\/Images\/711497-june-2025-final-exam-timetable-as-a-level-fsmq-and-level-3-certificate-core-maths.pdf\">OCR AS and A Level Final Examination Timetable June 2025<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">OCR Exam Dates 2025: Cambridge Technicals <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re enrolled in Cambridge Technicals for 2025, it&#8217;s crucial to be aware of your exam dates. These qualifications have specific schedules that differ slightly from GCSEs and A Levels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\uddd3\ufe0f Key Exam Dates: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Start of Exams:<\/strong> Monday, 12 May 2025 <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>End of Exams:<\/strong> Tuesday, 10 June 2025<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Contingency Days:<\/strong> Wednesday, 11 June PM and Wednesday, 25 June 2025<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Spring Bank Holiday Week<\/strong>: 26 \u2013 30 May 2025, No examinations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n    <h3 class=\"wpdt-c\"\n        id=\"wdt-table-title-300\">Cambridge Technicals Exam Timetable<\/h3>\n<div class=\"wpdt-c row wpDataTableContainerSimpleTable wpDataTables wpDataTablesWrapper\n\"\n    >\n        <table id=\"wpdtSimpleTable-300\"\n           style=\"border-collapse:collapse;\n                   border-spacing:0px;\"\n           class=\"wpdtSimpleTable wpDataTable\"\n           data-column=\"4\"\n           data-rows=\"5\"\n           data-wpID=\"300\"\n           data-responsive=\"0\"\n           data-has-header=\"0\">\n\n                    <tbody>        <tr class=\"wpdt-cell-row \" >\n                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell wpdt-bc-D2C1F0\"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"A1\"\n                    data-col-index=\"0\"\n                    data-row-index=\"0\"\n                    style=\" width:25%;                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Subject                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell wpdt-bc-D2C1F0\"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"B1\"\n                    data-col-index=\"1\"\n                    data-row-index=\"0\"\n                    style=\" width:25%;                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Unit                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell wpdt-bc-D2C1F0\"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"C1\"\n                    data-col-index=\"2\"\n                    data-row-index=\"0\"\n                    style=\" width:25%;                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Duration                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell wpdt-bc-D2C1F0\"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"D1\"\n                    data-col-index=\"3\"\n                    data-row-index=\"0\"\n                    style=\" width:25%;                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Date                    <\/td>\n                                        <\/tr>\n                            <tr class=\"wpdt-cell-row \" >\n                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"A2\"\n                    data-col-index=\"0\"\n                    data-row-index=\"1\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Business Administration                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"B2\"\n                    data-col-index=\"1\"\n                    data-row-index=\"1\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Principles of working in business administration                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"C2\"\n                    data-col-index=\"2\"\n                    data-row-index=\"1\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        45m                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"D2\"\n                    data-col-index=\"3\"\n                    data-row-index=\"1\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Tue 20 May 2025 AM                    <\/td>\n                                        <\/tr>\n                            <tr class=\"wpdt-cell-row \" >\n                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell  wpdt-empty-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"A3\"\n                    data-col-index=\"0\"\n                    data-row-index=\"2\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                                            <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"B3\"\n                    data-col-index=\"1\"\n                    data-row-index=\"2\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Understanding the role of an administrator                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"C3\"\n                    data-col-index=\"2\"\n                    data-row-index=\"2\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        1h                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"D3\"\n                    data-col-index=\"3\"\n                    data-row-index=\"2\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        The 5 June 2025 PM                    <\/td>\n                                        <\/tr>\n                            <tr class=\"wpdt-cell-row \" >\n                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"A4\"\n                    data-col-index=\"0\"\n                    data-row-index=\"3\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Health and Social Care                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"B4\"\n                    data-col-index=\"1\"\n                    data-row-index=\"3\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Principles of working in health, social care and children                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"C4\"\n                    data-col-index=\"2\"\n                    data-row-index=\"3\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        45 min                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"D4\"\n                    data-col-index=\"3\"\n                    data-row-index=\"3\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Mon 19 May 2025 PM                    <\/td>\n                                        <\/tr>\n                            <tr class=\"wpdt-cell-row \" >\n                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell  wpdt-empty-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"A5\"\n                    data-col-index=\"0\"\n                    data-row-index=\"4\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                                            <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"B5\"\n                    data-col-index=\"1\"\n                    data-row-index=\"4\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Health and safety in practice                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"C5\"\n                    data-col-index=\"2\"\n                    data-row-index=\"4\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        45 min                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"D5\"\n                    data-col-index=\"3\"\n                    data-row-index=\"4\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Fri 6 June 2025 PM                    <\/td>\n                                        <\/tr>\n                    <\/table>\n<\/div><style id='wpdt-custom-style-300'>\n.wpdt-bc-D2C1F0 { background-color: #D2C1F0 !important;}\n<\/style>\n\n\n\n\n<p>Please note that this table includes a selection of subjects. For a comprehensive timetable covering all subjects and papers, refer to the official OCR document: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ocr.org.uk\/Images\/711501-june-2025-final-exam-timetable-cambridge-technicals.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Cambridge Technicals Final Examination Timetable June 2025<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">OCR GCSE Final Examination Timetable <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re planning to sit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ocr.org.uk\/Images\/723167-november-2025-final-exam-timetable-gcse.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">OCR GCSE exams in November 2025<\/a>, it&#8217;s crucial to be aware of the exam schedule to organise your revision effectively. The November series primarily offers resit opportunities for English Language and Mathematics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n    <h3 class=\"wpdt-c\"\n        id=\"wdt-table-title-301\">OCR GCSE Final Examination Timetable<\/h3>\n<div class=\"wpdt-c row wpDataTableContainerSimpleTable wpDataTables wpDataTablesWrapper\n\"\n    >\n        <table id=\"wpdtSimpleTable-301\"\n           style=\"border-collapse:collapse;\n                   border-spacing:0px;\"\n           class=\"wpdtSimpleTable wpDataTable\"\n           data-column=\"4\"\n           data-rows=\"9\"\n           data-wpID=\"301\"\n           data-responsive=\"0\"\n           data-has-header=\"0\">\n\n                    <tbody>        <tr class=\"wpdt-cell-row \" >\n                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell wpdt-bc-D4C4F0\"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"A1\"\n                    data-col-index=\"0\"\n                    data-row-index=\"0\"\n                    style=\" width:25%;                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Subject                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell wpdt-bc-D4C4F0\"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"B1\"\n                    data-col-index=\"1\"\n                    data-row-index=\"0\"\n                    style=\" width:25%;                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Paper Title                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell wpdt-bc-D4C4F0\"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"C1\"\n                    data-col-index=\"2\"\n                    data-row-index=\"0\"\n                    style=\" width:25%;                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Duration                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell wpdt-align-center wpdt-bc-D4C4F0\"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"D1\"\n                    data-col-index=\"3\"\n                    data-row-index=\"0\"\n                    style=\" width:25%;                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Date                    <\/td>\n                                        <\/tr>\n                            <tr class=\"wpdt-cell-row \" style=\"height:63px;\">\n                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"A2\"\n                    data-col-index=\"0\"\n                    data-row-index=\"1\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        English Language                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"B2\"\n                    data-col-index=\"1\"\n                    data-row-index=\"1\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Communicating information and ideas                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"C2\"\n                    data-col-index=\"2\"\n                    data-row-index=\"1\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        2h                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell wpdt-align-center\"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"D2\"\n                    data-col-index=\"3\"\n                    data-row-index=\"1\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Tue 4 Nov 2025 AM                    <\/td>\n                                        <\/tr>\n                            <tr class=\"wpdt-cell-row \" >\n                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell  wpdt-empty-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"A3\"\n                    data-col-index=\"0\"\n                    data-row-index=\"2\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                                            <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"B3\"\n                    data-col-index=\"1\"\n                    data-row-index=\"2\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Exploring effects and impact                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"C3\"\n                    data-col-index=\"2\"\n                    data-row-index=\"2\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        2h                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell wpdt-align-center\"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"D3\"\n                    data-col-index=\"3\"\n                    data-row-index=\"2\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Tue 6 Nov 2025 AM                    <\/td>\n                                        <\/tr>\n                            <tr class=\"wpdt-cell-row \" >\n                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"A4\"\n                    data-col-index=\"0\"\n                    data-row-index=\"3\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Mathematics                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"B4\"\n                    data-col-index=\"1\"\n                    data-row-index=\"3\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Paper 1 (Foundation \u2013 calculator)                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"C4\"\n                    data-col-index=\"2\"\n                    data-row-index=\"3\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        1h 30m                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell wpdt-align-center\"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"D4\"\n                    data-col-index=\"3\"\n                    data-row-index=\"3\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Wed 5 Nov 2025 AM                    <\/td>\n                                        <\/tr>\n                            <tr class=\"wpdt-cell-row \" >\n                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell  wpdt-empty-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"A5\"\n                    data-col-index=\"0\"\n                    data-row-index=\"4\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                                            <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"B5\"\n                    data-col-index=\"1\"\n                    data-row-index=\"4\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Paper 2 (Foundation \u2013 non-calculator)                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"C5\"\n                    data-col-index=\"2\"\n                    data-row-index=\"4\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        1h 30m                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell wpdt-align-center\"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"D5\"\n                    data-col-index=\"3\"\n                    data-row-index=\"4\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Fri 7 Nov 2025 AM                    <\/td>\n                                        <\/tr>\n                            <tr class=\"wpdt-cell-row \" >\n                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell  wpdt-empty-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"A6\"\n                    data-col-index=\"0\"\n                    data-row-index=\"5\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                                            <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"B6\"\n                    data-col-index=\"1\"\n                    data-row-index=\"5\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Paper 3 (Foundation \u2013 calculator)                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"C6\"\n                    data-col-index=\"2\"\n                    data-row-index=\"5\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        1h 30m                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell wpdt-align-center\"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"D6\"\n                    data-col-index=\"3\"\n                    data-row-index=\"5\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Mon 10 Nov 2025 AM                    <\/td>\n                                        <\/tr>\n                            <tr class=\"wpdt-cell-row \" >\n                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell  wpdt-empty-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"A7\"\n                    data-col-index=\"0\"\n                    data-row-index=\"6\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                                            <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"B7\"\n                    data-col-index=\"1\"\n                    data-row-index=\"6\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Paper 4 (Higher \u2013 calculator)                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"C7\"\n                    data-col-index=\"2\"\n                    data-row-index=\"6\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        1h 30m                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell wpdt-align-center\"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"D7\"\n                    data-col-index=\"3\"\n                    data-row-index=\"6\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Wed 5 Nov 2025 AM                    <\/td>\n                                        <\/tr>\n                            <tr class=\"wpdt-cell-row \" >\n                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell  wpdt-empty-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"A8\"\n                    data-col-index=\"0\"\n                    data-row-index=\"7\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                                            <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"B8\"\n                    data-col-index=\"1\"\n                    data-row-index=\"7\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Paper 5 (Higher \u2013 non-calculator)                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"C8\"\n                    data-col-index=\"2\"\n                    data-row-index=\"7\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        1h 30m                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell wpdt-align-center\"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"D8\"\n                    data-col-index=\"3\"\n                    data-row-index=\"7\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Fri 7 Nov 2025 AM                    <\/td>\n                                        <\/tr>\n                            <tr class=\"wpdt-cell-row \" >\n                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell  wpdt-empty-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"A9\"\n                    data-col-index=\"0\"\n                    data-row-index=\"8\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                                            <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"B9\"\n                    data-col-index=\"1\"\n                    data-row-index=\"8\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Paper 6 (Higher \u2013 calculator)                    <\/td>\n                                               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class=\"wp-block-heading\">Preparing for OCR Exams<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Preparing for your OCR exams doesn\u2019t have to feel overwhelming. With the right plan and tools, you can revise effectively and build confidence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Know the Structure First<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Before you start revising, understand how OCR structures each exam paper. OCR exams typically follow a clear and consistent format. Take time to discover how many papers you&#8217;ll sit for each subject. Learn what types of questions you&#8217;ll face, whether multiple choice, short answer, or essay-based. Find out how examiners divide marks across different sections. This knowledge will help you focus your revision effectively. You can usually find this information in your course specification for a clear breakdown.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"567\" src=\"https:\/\/edumentors.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/OCR-Exam-dates-revision.jpg\" alt=\"OCR exam dates revision\" class=\"wp-image-23394\" style=\"width:670px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.edumentors.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/OCR-Exam-dates-revision.jpg 850w, https:\/\/blog.edumentors.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/OCR-Exam-dates-revision-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.edumentors.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/OCR-Exam-dates-revision-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.edumentors.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/OCR-Exam-dates-revision-728x485.jpg 728w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Revision Tips That Work<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some practical ways to make your <a href=\"https:\/\/edumentors.co.uk\/blog\/revision-motivation-top-7-tips-every-student-should-know\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">revision<\/a> time count:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Create a revision timetable<\/strong>: Spread topics across weeks and don\u2019t forget to leave time for review.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Use colour-coded notes<\/strong>: This helps you quickly spot key facts, definitions, and examples.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Practice active recall<\/strong>: Instead of re-reading, test yourself using flashcards or questions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Use past papers<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ocr.org.uk\/qualifications\/past-paper-finder\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">OCR past papers<\/a> are your best friend. Try to complete them under timed conditions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mark your answers<\/strong>: Use the official OCR mark schemes to understand what examiners are looking for.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Focus on how OCR structures their exams and practice with real questions. You&#8217;ll walk into the exam room ready for whatever comes your way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Staying on top of your OCR exam dates is one of the smartest moves you can make this year. From GCSEs and A Levels to Cambridge Nationals and FSMQ, having a clear timetable helps you plan your revision, reduce stress, and feel more in control.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019ve covered everything you need, key exam dates, how to access timetables and revision tips. Remember, preparation doesn\u2019t just mean studying hard. It also means understanding your exam structure and using the right tools and resources along the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re feeling stuck or just want extra support, don\u2019t wait until it\u2019s too late. Our expert <a href=\"https:\/\/edumentors.co.uk\/tutors?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=N556&amp;utm_campaign=Conclusion\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">online tutors<\/a> are ready to help you tackle tricky topics, stay motivated, and prepare with confidence. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FAQs<\/h3>\n\n\n\t\t<details\t\tclass=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card     sc_fs_card__animate\"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t<summary>\n\t\t\t\t<h4>What is the OCR exam?<\/h4>\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sc_fs_faq__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<p>OCR (Oxford, Cambridge and RSA) is one of the main exam boards in the UK. It sets GCSEs, A Levels, and vocational qualifications. OCR designs its exams to match the national curriculum and offers a wide range of subjects with clear assessment structures.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t<details\t\tclass=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card     sc_fs_card__animate\"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t<summary>\n\t\t\t\t<h4>when are OCR a level exams 2025?<\/h4>\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sc_fs_faq__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<p>OCR A Level exams in 2025 will begin on Monday, 12 May and finish on Friday, 23 June. Additionally, OCR sets contingency days for June 11 and June 25, so make sure you remain available until the final date.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t<details\t\tclass=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card     sc_fs_card__animate\"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t<summary>\n\t\t\t\t<h4>when are OCR GCSE exams 2025?<\/h4>\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sc_fs_faq__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<p>OCR schedules GCSE summer 2025 exams between Thursday, May 8 and Wednesday, June 18. Just like with A Levels, contingency days apply, so keep your calendar clear until the last listed date.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t<details\t\tclass=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card     sc_fs_card__animate\"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t<summary>\n\t\t\t\t<h4>Is OCR the hardest exam board in GCSE?<\/h4>\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sc_fs_faq__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<p>Not necessarily. OCR, like AQA and Edexcel, follows the national curriculum and is regulated to ensure fairness. However, some students find OCR more structured, while others may prefer different styles of questioning. What feels \u201chardest\u201d often depends on your subject and learning style.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n\t{\n\t\t\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n\t\t\"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n\t\t\"mainEntity\": [\n\t\t\t\t\t{\n\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Question\",\n\t\t\t\t\"name\": \"What is the OCR exam?\",\n\t\t\t\t\"acceptedAnswer\": {\n\t\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Answer\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\"text\": \"<p>OCR (Oxford, Cambridge and RSA) is one of the main exam boards in the UK. It sets GCSEs, A Levels, and vocational qualifications. 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