GCSE and A-level revision, sorted (free papers, sites and apps)
Revision fails when it’s re-reading. It works when it’s active recall and timed past papers on a plan. Here’s how to revise, plus 40+ free past papers, revision sites, and apps, grouped by the job.
Spaced-repetition flashcards that stick.
FreePast papers and mark schemes.
FreeConcise notes and questions.
Free tierA timetable you’ll actually follow.
Free planPick your revision resource by the job
Twelve jobs, one pick each. Every button goes straight to the site.
How to revise (the part most people skip)
Re-reading your notes feels like revision and barely works. What works is boring and proven: pull the answer from memory before you check it, space those attempts out over days, and sit real past papers under timed conditions. Every site below is chosen to make those three habits easier.
- Active recall, test yourself instead of re-reading.
- Spaced practice, little and often beats one long cram.
- Past papers, timed, then mark against the scheme.
- Weighted timetable, more time to your weakest subjects.
Past papers by exam board
Go to your board’s own site first, everything else is a mirror. Find your spec, then drill the papers.
Free revision sites
The handful of sites that cover most subjects, with notes, papers, and worked solutions.
Revision apps
Turn notes into recall on your phone. The right app makes daily revision automatic.
Video and subject help
Some topics only click on screen. These channels teach one subject exceptionally well.
Practice questions and maths
Testing yourself beats re-reading. These give you graded questions, not just notes.
Revision planning and focus
A subject-weighted timetable and a way to stop your phone eating your revision.
Where to start this week
Don’t open twenty tabs. Start with your exam board for the real papers, Physics & Maths Tutor or Save My Exams for notes and questions, Anki for daily recall, and a simple timetable weighted toward your weakest subjects. Add the rest as specific topics get tough.
Final thoughts
Everything here is free, and it’s more than enough. The students who do well in the summer aren’t the ones with the most resources, they’re the ones who test themselves early, sit papers to time, and start before it feels urgent. Bookmark your board and two revision sites, build the timetable, and get the first past paper done today.