AQA GCSE Grade Boundaries for All Subjects (2019 to 2024)

There are a number of boards in the UK at present that mark and award GCSEs. AQA is considered to be the most common examination board for GCSEs among them. If you are planning to take GCSE under AQA, you must know the grade boundaries to understand the grading policy of AQA for each subject.

Get a glimpse of the AQA GCSE grade boundaries of all the major subjects from the year 2019-2024 right from this blog.

What is AQA GCSE Grade Boundaries?

The GCSE grade boundaries denote the number of raw marks that a student requires to achieve in order to obtain a certain grade. The grade boundaries are not the same for each subject and vary slightly each year to make the system fair for every student.
Each of the boards set their own grading boundaries. AQA also has specific grade boundaries that are different for each subject and from other boards. For example, the AQA GCSE grade boundary for Physics in 2021 was 122 for grade 5 whereas it was 119 for Biology.

AQA GCSE Grade Boundaries 2019

In regards to the AQA GCSE Grade Boundaries for 2019, it is important to note that these boundaries are subject to change year by year.

AQA GCSE Grade Boundaries 2020

The grade boundaries are determined by the exam board based on factors such as the difficulty of the exam and the overall performance of students. It is also worth noting that grade boundaries my vary between different subjects and exam boards.

AQA GCSE Grade Boundaries 2021

The AQA GCSE exams are a significant milestone for many students, and preparing well for them is essential. Knowing the grade boundaries can help you set realistic goals and work towards achieving them.

AQA GCSE Grade Boundaries 2022

To ensure success, it’s important to stay informed of the most recent grade boundaries and seek guidance from educators or exam boards if needed.

AQA GCSE Maths Grade Boundaries 2022

AQA GCSE English Language Grade Boundaries 2022

AQA GCSE English Literature Grade Boundaries 2022

AQA GCSE Physics Grade Boundaries 2022

AQA GCSE Biology Grade Boundaries 2022

AQA GCSE Chemistry Grade Boundaries 2022

AQA GCSE History Grade Boundaries 2022

GCSE Grade Boundaries November 2023

You should know the most recent grade boundaries to gain success and seek guidance from educators or exam boards if needed.

AQA GCSE Maths Grade Boundaries November 2023

AQA GCSE English Language Grade Boundaries November 2023

AQA GCSE English Literature Grade Boundaries November 2023

AQA GCSE Physics Grade Boundaries November 2023

The GCSE November 2023 grade boundaries for AQA Physics exams have yet to be released, we will publish them as soon as they are available.

AQA GCSE Biology Grade Boundaries November 2023

The GCSE November 2023 grade boundaries for AQA Biology exams have yet to be released, we will publish them as soon as they are available.

AQA GCSE Chemistry Grade Boundaries November 2023

The GCSE November 2023 grade boundaries for AQA Chemistry exams have yet to be released, we will publish them as soon as they are available.

AQA GCSE 2024 Grade Boundaries

AQA Maths Grade Boundaries 2024

AQA English Grade Boundaries 2024

AQA Chemistry Grade Boundaries 2024

AQA Biology Grade Boundaries 2024

AQA Physics Grade Boundaries 2024

Click here, to download the latest AQA GCSE Grade Boundaries.

GCSE Grade Boundaries June 2024

We will add all the 2024 grade boundaries when the awarding body will issue it.

Check out GCSE Grade Boundaries All Boards 2022-2024 here.

FAQs:

Is AQA or Edexcel harder?

This actually depends on the subject. For example, when the subject is Maths, Edexcel is considered to be harder than AQA. On the other hand, AQA is the toughest when the subject is English and Edexcel is the easiest.

What is the most popular GCSE subject?

The core subjects like Maths, English and Science are considered to be the most popular GCSE subjects as these pave the pathway to higher education and universities. Apart from these, French, Geography, Art and History are also some of the popular subjects.

What GCSEs do universities prefer?

Most of the universities prefer GCSE Maths, English and Science. However, there exists a difference in the grade requirement among the universities. While the majority of the universities prefer grade 4 to 5, some of the top class universities demand higher grades.

Does Cambridge look at GCSEs?

GCSE is not an entry requirement for Cambridge however; GCSE indicates your performance at the school/college level and might be looked upon initially when you apply.

Do Oxford look at your GCSE results?

When considering your application, Oxford takes into account your GCSE results alongside your personal statement, academic reference, and performance in any written test required for your course.

Do universities prefer Igcse or GCSE?

Both the GCSE and the IGCSE are accepted as ‘equivalent’ qualifications by the top universities.

Do universities only look at your top 8 GCSEs?

Majority of the universities will look at your top 8 GCSEs which should include Maths, English x 2 and Science x 3, especially for subjects like Medicine.

Conclusion:

The grade boundaries of GCSEs are usually published on the day of the result. But, the above-mentioned AQA GCSE grade boundaries of past years would give students an overall idea of how to target a score and prepare for the exams accordingly.

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