Back to School
26 – 31 Oct 2026
Practise under real GCSE and A-level exam conditions with students nationwide. Get your grade, national ranking, and a personalised study plan. Free, for AQA, Edexcel and OCR. Only 1,000 spaces available.
Registration opens Thursday 24 September at 12:30pm.
How It Works
Step 1
Select your subjects
Choose AQA, Edexcel or OCR, then register to sit a mock in as many subjects as you’d like. Only 1,000 spots are available, and registration is completely free.
Registration opens on Thursday 24 September at 12:30pm.
Select your board and subjects
Choose AQA, Edexcel or OCR, then any of Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Maths and English Language.
Step 2
Take your mocks
Each paper is available from 10am on its scheduled date until 9:59am the following day, so the week runs from Monday 26 to Saturday 31 October.
Get personalised insights and a study plan for your weaker topics immediately after each paper.
OCT
26
Biology
Papers drop at 10am
OCT
27
Chemistry
Papers drop at 10am
OCT
28
Physics
Papers drop at 10am
OCT
29
Maths
Papers drop at 10am
OCT
30
English Language
Papers drop at 10am
Step 3
Get your results
Results will be released at 12:30pm on Tuesday 3 November 2026. You’ll receive your grades along with insights into how you compare with everyone else who sat the paper, including your national ranking.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the Back to School Medly Mocks ’26?
Free GCSE and A-level practice exams designed to help you prepare for the real thing. They recreate real exam conditions across Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Maths and English Language, following the AQA, Edexcel and OCR specifications. Choose how many papers to sit and complete them within each subject's 24-hour window.
Which exam boards are covered?
AQA, Edexcel and OCR. Pick your board when you register and the papers you sit will follow that board's specification.
Are the mocks free?
Yes, the mocks are completely free, with only 1,000 spots available on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration opens on Thursday 24 September at 12:30pm.
Who is it for?
Any GCSE or A-level student sitting AQA, Edexcel or OCR exams. The mocks are designed to help you practise under real exam conditions and identify areas to improve ahead of your school mocks and the summer exams.
Over 20,000 students have taken Medly Mocks, with many reporting improved confidence and exam technique heading into their real exams.
When and how do I take the papers?
Exams run from 26 to 31 October 2026, over the October half-term. Each day’s papers are available for 24 hours, from 10am on the scheduled day until 9:59am the next day.
Take them online through Medly at any time within this window. You’ll need:
- A device with internet access
- A calculator for Maths and the sciences
- Paper for working out
If you miss a paper, it will be locked until results day. After results come out, you can take missed papers if you are subscribed to Medly Pro.
How are the mocks marked and what feedback will I receive?
Medly marks your papers like a human examiner, understanding correct answers, awarding partial credit, and providing detailed explanations.
Full results will be released at 12:30pm on Tuesday 3 November 2026. This allows time for adjustments based on how students nationwide have performed, ensuring the most accurate grading possible. Your final results will include:
- Estimated grades for each subject
- Detailed mark breakdown by topic
- Question-by-question explanations
- Personalised study recommendations