UK Grade Boundary Calculator
Calculate your GCSE and A-Level grades based on the latest boundaries from AQA, OCR, and Pearson Edexcel.
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Presets loaded for GCSE. Official boundaries are released at 8:00 AM on results day.
Strategic Advice
Focus on revision for topics weighted most heavily in past papers.
Mastering UK Grading
GCSE Grading (9 to 1)
The UK recently overhauled its GCSE grading system, moving from the traditional A*-G scale to a more granular 9-1 scale.
Reserved for the top 3% of students nationally.
Equivalent to the old Grade A.
Considered a "Standard Pass" (Old Grade C).
Indicates the student did not meet the minimum criteria.
Exam Boards & Variance
"I got 70 marks in Edexcel and my friend got 70 in AQA, but we have different grades. Why?"
Different boards (AQA, OCR, Pearson) set different boundaries each year based on exam difficulty.
Frequently Asked Questions
Expert guidance for GCSE and A-Level success.
When are official grade boundaries released?
They are typically released on the morning of Results Day to prevent stress beforehand.
Does 70% always equal an A?
No. In UK secondary education, a 70% can range from a Grade 6 to a Grade 9 depending on the subject.
What is a "Borderline" case?
If you are within 1-2 marks of the next grade, your school may advocate for a review of marking.