Exam reading lists
Access to the right books can shape a student’s entire learning journey — and the school library plays a crucial role in making this possible. Whether students are preparing for GCSEs or A Levels, having inspiring, challenging, and engaging texts readily available helps them grow as readers, thinkers, and independent learners.
Our 2025 Reading Lists have been created to support that mission, bringing together the essential titles that every student should have within reach.
Download our reading lists which contain some of the key books for exams, and set your students up for success in 2026.
GCSE Reading List
Within these pages, you’ll find some of the books for upcoming GCSE’s that open doors to different worlds, helps build confidence, and strengthens the imagination — all while sharpening essential skills for study and beyond.
A Level Reading List
Our A Level Reading List brings together a diverse selection of texts designed to inspire curiosity, reflection, and critical thinking. From literary classics and influential modern works to plays, poetry, and non-fiction, each title offers a fresh opportunity to engage with big themes, explore new viewpoints, and enrich your studies.
