A Level Grade Calculator
Combine paper marks and apply the exact grade boundaries for your exam board, subject, and examination series.
Grade boundaries
Enter percentage boundaries for the exact board, specification, and exam series. Convert published raw-mark boundaries to percentages before entering them.
Choose the right A Level boundaries
Match the board, subject code, specification, and exam series printed on the boundary table. A boundary from another board or year can produce a misleading estimate.
Paper marks and component weights
If every paper contributes equally, use equal weights. If coursework or a practical component is scaled separately, enter the weighting from the specification rather than averaging raw marks.
Primary reference: Ofqual guidance on GCSE and A Level grading
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Common questions
How are A Level grades calculated?
Your exam board combines scaled component marks into a qualification mark and applies the grade boundaries for that specification and examination series.
Do A Level grade boundaries change every year?
Yes. Exam boards set boundaries after marking so they can account for the difficulty of that year's papers.
Can I use last year's grade boundaries?
They can provide a rough practice comparison, but they cannot predict the final boundaries for a future series.
Does this work for AQA, Edexcel, OCR, and WJEC?
Yes. Select your board, enter the paper marks and weights, then replace the example boundaries with the published table for your specification.