If you are sitting A-Level or AS Maths in 2026, this post has every confirmed paper date across AQA, Edexcel and OCR in one place. All dates are taken directly from official exam board timetables. One important note before the full breakdown: A-Level Maths papers fall on identical dates across all three main boards in 2026, which means whichever board your school uses, your sitting schedule is the same.
Key dates to know first
- A-Level exam period opens: Monday 11 May 2026
- A-Level exam period closes: Tuesday 23 June 2026
- Contingency day (keep free): Wednesday 24 June 2026
- A-Level results day: Thursday 13 August 2026
All dates below come directly from official exam board timetables published for summer 2026 and are correct at the time of writing. Your centre issues a personalised timetable which is the definitive source. Morning sessions start at 9.00am and afternoon sessions at 1.30pm, though your centre may adjust the start time within permitted limits.
AQA A-Level Mathematics 2026
AQA A-Level Mathematics (specification code 7357). All three papers are 2 hours each and sit in the afternoon session. Each paper is worth one third of the final A-Level grade.
- Paper 1 (Pure Mathematics): Wednesday 3 June 2026, afternoon
- Paper 2 (Pure Mathematics and Mechanics): Thursday 11 June 2026, afternoon
- Paper 3 (Pure Mathematics and Statistics): Thursday 18 June 2026, afternoon
AQA A-Level Further Mathematics 2026
AQA A-Level Further Mathematics (specification code 7367). Papers 1 and 2 are compulsory. For Paper 3, students sit any two option papers from Discrete, Mechanics or Statistics depending on what their school has taught. Each paper is 2 hours, all afternoon.
- Paper 1: Thursday 21 May 2026, afternoon
- Paper 2: Friday 5 June 2026, afternoon
- Paper 3: Discrete (7367/3D): Friday 12 June 2026, afternoon
- Paper 3: Mechanics (7367/3M): Friday 12 June 2026, afternoon
- Paper 3: Statistics (7367/3S): Friday 12 June 2026, afternoon
All three Paper 3 options fall on the same date, 12 June. Students sit the two options their school has been teaching. If you are unsure which options apply to you, check with your teacher before starting past paper practice on Paper 3 content.
Edexcel (Pearson) A-Level Mathematics 2026
Edexcel A-Level Mathematics (specification code 9MA0). All three papers are 2 hours each in the afternoon session. The dates are identical to AQA.
- Paper 1 (Pure Mathematics 1): Wednesday 3 June 2026, afternoon
- Paper 2 (Pure Mathematics 2): Thursday 11 June 2026, afternoon
- Paper 3 (Statistics and Mechanics): Thursday 18 June 2026, afternoon
Edexcel A-Level Further Mathematics 2026
Edexcel A-Level Further Mathematics (specification code 9FM0). Papers 1 and 2 are Core Pure and compulsory. Students then sit two option papers from Papers 3A to 3D and 4A to 4D depending on their school's choices. Each paper is 1 hour 30 minutes, all afternoon.
- Paper 1 (Core Pure Mathematics 1): Thursday 14 May 2026, afternoon
- Paper 2 (Core Pure Mathematics 2): Thursday 21 May 2026, afternoon
- Paper 3C (Further Mechanics 1): Friday 5 June 2026, afternoon
- Paper 3B (Further Statistics 1): Friday 12 June 2026, afternoon
- Paper 3D (Decision Mathematics 1): Tuesday 16 June 2026, afternoon
- Paper 3A (Further Pure Mathematics 1): Friday 19 June 2026, afternoon
- Papers 4A, 4B, 4C, 4D (all options): Monday 22 June 2026, afternoon
OCR A-Level Mathematics A 2026
OCR A-Level Mathematics A (specification code H240). All three papers are 2 hours each in the afternoon session. Dates are identical to AQA and Edexcel.
- Paper 1 (Pure Mathematics): Wednesday 3 June 2026, afternoon
- Paper 2 (Pure Mathematics and Statistics): Thursday 11 June 2026, afternoon
- Paper 3 (Pure Mathematics and Mechanics): Thursday 18 June 2026, afternoon
OCR A-Level Mathematics B (MEI) 2026
OCR A-Level Mathematics B MEI (specification code H640). All three papers are 2 hours each in the afternoon session. Dates are the same as OCR Maths A.
- Paper 1 (Pure Mathematics and Mechanics): Wednesday 3 June 2026, afternoon
- Paper 2 (Pure Mathematics and Statistics): Thursday 11 June 2026, afternoon
- Paper 3 (Pure Mathematics and Comprehension): Thursday 18 June 2026, afternoon
OCR Maths B MEI Paper 3 uses a pre-released comprehension insert alongside the standard pure content. This is unique to MEI and means Paper 3 for this specification has a different structure from all other boards. Make sure you are familiar with how this paper works before sitting it.
OCR A-Level Further Mathematics A 2026
OCR A-Level Further Mathematics A (specification code H245). Paper Y540 Pure Core 1 and Y541 Pure Core 2 are compulsory. Students then sit additional option papers. All papers are 1 hour 30 minutes, afternoon.
- Y540 Pure Core 1: Thursday 14 May 2026, afternoon
- Y541 Pure Core 2: Thursday 21 May 2026, afternoon
- Y542 Statistics: Friday 5 June 2026, afternoon
- Y543 Mechanics: Friday 12 June 2026, afternoon
- Y544 Discrete Mathematics: Tuesday 16 June 2026, afternoon
- Y545 Additional Pure Mathematics: Friday 19 June 2026, afternoon
OCR A-Level Further Mathematics B (MEI) 2026
OCR A-Level Further Mathematics B MEI (specification code H645). Core Pure is compulsory. Students then sit option papers. Check with your school which options apply to you.
- Y420 Core Pure: Thursday 14 May 2026, afternoon (2h 40m)
- Y421 Mechanics Major / Y431 Mechanics Minor: Friday 5 June 2026, afternoon
- Y422 Statistics Major / Y432 Statistics Minor: Friday 12 June 2026, afternoon
- Y433 Modelling with Algorithms: Thursday 21 May 2026, afternoon
- Y434 Numerical Methods: Friday 19 June 2026, afternoon
- Y435 Extra Pure: Tuesday 16 June 2026, afternoon
- Y436 Further Pure with Technology: Tuesday 19 May 2026, afternoon
A-Level Maths papers at a glance
All three main boards sit their A-Level Maths papers on identical dates. Laid out in order:
- 3 June (afternoon): A-Level Maths Paper 1: AQA, Edexcel and OCR
- 11 June (afternoon): A-Level Maths Paper 2: AQA, Edexcel and OCR
- 18 June (afternoon): A-Level Maths Paper 3: AQA, Edexcel and OCR
The gap between Paper 1 and Paper 2 is eight days. Between Paper 2 and Paper 3 is also seven days. Each paper is worth one third of the total A-Level grade.
How to use the time between papers
Between Paper 1 and Paper 2 (3 June to 11 June)
Eight days. The first day or two after Paper 1 should be spent reviewing anything from that paper where you were uncertain, while the content is still fresh. Then shift focus to Paper 2 topics. For AQA and OCR Maths A this means mechanics content; for Edexcel it means Pure Mathematics 2.
Between Paper 2 and Paper 3 (11 June to 18 June)
Seven days. At this stage, targeted past paper practice on Paper 3 content is more valuable than broad revision. Work through questions on statistics for AQA and OCR Maths A, or statistics and mechanics for Edexcel Paper 3. Keep the volume manageable and the focus specific. Rest matters in this window.
A-Level Maths papers across all boards sit in the afternoon session at 1.30pm. This is worth noting when planning the day of each sitting. Mornings before afternoon exams should be kept calm and light rather than used for intensive last-minute revision, which tends to increase anxiety without improving performance.
What the three papers cover
A-Level Maths is split across three papers but the content does not divide neatly by topic. Pure Mathematics content appears across all three papers on every board. The differences between papers are in the applied content.
For AQA: Paper 1 is Pure only, Paper 2 adds Mechanics, Paper 3 adds Statistics. For Edexcel: Paper 1 and Paper 2 are both Pure, Paper 3 combines Statistics and Mechanics. For OCR Maths A: Paper 1 is Pure only, Paper 2 adds Statistics, Paper 3 adds Mechanics. For OCR MEI: Papers 1 and 2 follow a similar structure and Paper 3 includes comprehension alongside Pure content.
This means Pure Mathematics revision is relevant to every paper on every board and should be maintained throughout the three-paper window. Applied content is then targeted per paper depending on what your board tests in each sitting.
AS Mathematics dates 2026
AS Mathematics is still offered as a standalone qualification by AQA, Edexcel and OCR, though most schools in England no longer run AS courses following the 2017 decoupling from A-Level. If your school does enter students for AS Maths, the dates are below. If you are unsure whether you are sitting AS or A-Level, check with your school.
AQA AS Mathematics (7356)
Both papers are 1 hour 30 minutes each, afternoon session.
- Paper 1: Thursday 14 May 2026, afternoon
- Paper 2: Friday 22 May 2026, afternoon
AQA AS Further Mathematics (7366)
Paper 1 is compulsory. Students sit any two of the option papers on 15 May. All papers are 1 hour 30 minutes, afternoon.
- Paper 1: Monday 11 May 2026, afternoon
- Paper 2: Discrete (7366/2D): Friday 15 May 2026, afternoon
- Paper 2: Mechanics (7366/2M): Friday 15 May 2026, afternoon
- Paper 2: Statistics (7366/2S): Friday 15 May 2026, afternoon
Edexcel AS Mathematics (8MA0)
- Paper 1 (Pure Mathematics): Thursday 14 May 2026, afternoon, 2 hours
- Paper 2 (Statistics and Mechanics): Friday 22 May 2026, afternoon, 1 hour 15 minutes
Edexcel AS Further Mathematics (8FM0)
Both papers are 1 hour 40 minutes each, afternoon session.
- Paper 1 (Core Pure Mathematics): Monday 11 May 2026, afternoon
- Paper 2 (Further Mathematics Options): Friday 15 May 2026, afternoon
OCR AS Mathematics A (H230)
Both papers are 1 hour 30 minutes each.
- Paper 1 (Pure Mathematics and Statistics): Thursday 14 May 2026, afternoon
- Paper 2 (Pure Mathematics and Mechanics): Friday 22 May 2026, afternoon
Exam day essentials
- Scientific calculator approved for your board (check your school's guidance. All three boards permit calculators across all A-Level Maths papers)
- Two black pens, pencil and ruler
- Your personalised exam timetable slip from your school or college
- Photo ID if required by your centre
All A-Level Maths papers are calculator papers. Unlike GCSE Paper 1, there is no non-calculator sitting at A-Level. Formula booklets are provided in the exam by the school or college. You must use the clean copy provided, not your own annotated version.
Results day for A-Levels in 2026 is Thursday 13 August. Schools and colleges typically open from 8am, though exact times vary by centre. If you cannot attend in person, contact your school in advance to arrange how you will receive your results.
If you are working towards your A-Level Maths papers and want structured support on any of the content or exam technique, get in touch and we can discuss where the focus should go.
