GCSE Grade Boundaries 2022: Everything You Need To Know.

This page shows the official grade boundaries for 2022 GCSE exams. These boundaries tell you the minimum raw mark needed to achieve each grade. They are set once all the marking is finished for that exam series.

Looking at past grade boundaries helps you understand the sort of marks you need to hit the grade you're targeting. Check out the table below for more information:

SubjectYearBoardMonthMaximum MarkGrade 9Grade 8Grade 7Grade 6Grade 5Grade 4Grade 3Grade 2Grade 1
Ancient History2022OCRJun165132118105917763503725
Arabic (Foundation) Paper(s) 1F 2F 3F 4F2022Edexcel (Pearson)Jun280----142101826446
Arabic (Higher) Paper(s) 1H 2H 3H 4H2022Edexcel (Pearson)Jun2802282001731441158773--
Art & Design (3D Design)2022AQAJun9681746759524532208
Art & Design (Art,Craft & Des)2022AQAJun9681746759524532208
Art & Design (Fine Art)2022AQAJun9681746759524532208
Art & Design (Graphic Comm)2022AQAJun9681746759524532208
Art & Design (Photography)2022AQAJun9681746759524532208
Art & Design (Textiles Design)2022AQAJun9681746759524532208
Art, Craft & Design2022Edexcel (Pearson)Jun7259534841342719114
Art & Design: Graphic Communication2022Edexcel (Pearson)Jun7259534841342719114
Art & Design: Photography2022Edexcel (Pearson)Jun7259534841342719114
Art & Design: 3D Design2022Edexcel (Pearson)Jun7259534841342719114
Art & Design: Textile Design2022Edexcel (Pearson)Jun7259534841342719114
Astronomy2022Edexcel (Pearson)Jun2001431321221089582624324
Bengali Tier F2022AQAJun240----135110815224
Bengali Tier H2022AQAJun2402001771541301068371--
Biblical Hebrew2022Edexcel (Pearson)Jun2001551391231079175614733
Biology Tier F2022AQAJun200----126109794920
Biology Tier H2022AQAJun20013211810486685142--
Biology (Foundation)2022Edexcel (Pearson)Jun200----11595694317
Biology (Higher) Paper(s) 1H 2H2022Edexcel (Pearson)Jun200165147130107856352--
Biology A (Gateway Science) Foundation Tier: 01+022022OCRJun180----10278604326
Biology A (Gateway Science) H Higher Tier: 03+042022OCRJun18013111610283654738--
Biology B (Twenty First Century Science) Foundation Tier: 01+022022OCRJun180----9881614223
Biology B (Twenty First Century Science) Higher Tier: 03+042022OCRJun1801251109578614537--
Business2022AQAJun180127116106927864462810
Business2022Edexcel (Pearson)Jun1801361251141008672523212
Business2022OCRJun16011110090786655412815
Chemistry Tier F2022AQAJun200----126104764820
Chemistry Tier H2022AQAJun20014412310380583625--
Chemistry (Foundation) Paper(s) 1F 2F2022Edexcel (Pearson)Jun200----11087634017
Chemistry A (Gateway Science) Foundation Tier: 01+022022OCRJun180----9673553719
Chemistry A (Gateway Science) Higher Tier: 03+042022OCRJun18014212210383634333--
Chemistry B (Twenty First Century Science) Foundation Tier: 01+022022OCRJun180----9985623916
Chemistry B (Twenty First Century Science) H Higher Tier: 03+042022OCRJun1801251099375584132--
Chinese (Spoken Mand) Tier F2022AQAJun240----9682624324
Chinese (Spoken Mand) Tier H2022AQAJun24018514911498836860--
Chinese (Foundation) Paper(s) 1F 2F 3F 4F2022Edexcel (Pearson)Jun280----1801441087236
Chinese (Higher) Paper(s) 1H 2H 3H 4H2022Edexcel (Pearson)Jun280216185154123926247--
Citizenship Studies2022AQAJun160133122112968064473013
Citizenship Studies2022Edexcel (Pearson)Jun1601171059479645035217
Citizenship Studies2022OCRJun200138125112968166503520
Classical Civilisation Option A: 11+212022OCRJun180128115103897460453015
Classical Civilisation Option B: 11+222022OCRJun180133119106927763473115
Classical Civilisation Option C: 11+232022OCRJun180129116104907561453015
Classical Civilisation Option D: 12+212022OCRJun180128115102887460453015
Classical Civilisation Option E: 12+222022OCRJun180133119105917763473115
Classical Civilisation Option F: 12+232022OCRJun180129116103897561453015
Classical Greek Option A: 01+02+032022OCRJun20016514412311210191725334
Classical Greek Option B: 01+02+042022OCRJun2001641431221109988695032
Classical Greek Option C: 01+02+052022OCRJun2001631411201089786685032
Classical Greek Option D: 01+02+062022OCRJun20016514512611510493735333
Classical Greek Option E: 01+03+042022OCRJun2001641421201099989705132
Classical Greek Option F: 01+03+052022OCRJun2001631401181079787685032
Classical Greek Option G: 01+03+062022OCRJun20016514412411410494735333
Classical Greek Option H: 01+04+052022OCRJun2001621391171069584664830
Classical Greek Option J: 01+04+062022OCRJun20016414312311210191715131
Classical Greek Option K: 01+05+062022OCRJun2001631421211109989695031
Computer Science Opt A (C#)2022AQAJun180148130113957759432711
Computer Science Opt B (Python)2022AQAJun180148130113957759432711
Computer Science Opt C (Vb.Net)2022AQAJun180148130113957759432711
Computer Science2022Edexcel (Pearson)Jun1501231079276604532197
Computer Science2022OCRJun160132119106907560453016
Dance2022AQAJun4003182892612291971651248343
Design And Technology2022AQAJun20016615113711910183613918
Design and Technology Paper(s) 02 1A2022Edexcel (Pearson)Jun200143128113978165472912
Design and Technology Paper(s) 02 1B2022Edexcel (Pearson)Jun200138125113978165472912
Design and Technology Paper(s) 02 1C2022Edexcel (Pearson)Jun200143128113978165483115
Design and Technology Paper(s) 02 1D2022Edexcel (Pearson)Jun200143128113978165483114
Design and Technology Paper(s) 02 1E2022Edexcel (Pearson)Jun200143128113978165483115
Design and Technology Paper(s) 02 1F2022Edexcel (Pearson)Jun200138122107917559432712
Design and Technology Paper(s) 02T 1B2022Edexcel (Pearson)Jun200138125113978165472912
Design and Technology2022OCRJun2001541381221048668503214
Drama2022AQAJun20016415113912210690694929
Drama Paper(s) 01 02 032022Edexcel (Pearson)Jun150118110103928171533518
Drama Paper(s) 01T 02 032022Edexcel (Pearson)Jun150118110103928171533518
Drama Paper(s) 01T 02T 032022Edexcel (Pearson)Jun150118110103928171533518
Drama2022OCRJun200169159149134119105836139
Economics2022AQAJun1601331241151018875553617
Economics2022OCRJun16011610391776451392817
Engineering2022AQAJun20016815714612811194704622
English Language2022AQANov160120110101918171523416
English Language2022AQAJun160119109100908070523416
English Language Paper(s) 01 022022Edexcel (Pearson)Jun160127117108978777573819
English Language 2.0 Paper(s) 01 022022Edexcel (Pearson)Jun160124115106938068482910
English Language2022OCRJun160126114102907867533925
English Language Paper(s) 01 022022Edexcel (Pearson)November160127117108978777573819
English Language 2.0 Paper(s) 01 022022Edexcel (Pearson)November160124115106938068482910
English Language Foundation Tier: 01+02+032022OCRNovember160123111100887665513724
English Literature Option NM2022AQAJun1301119987746250362310
English Literature Option PM2022AQAJun1301121008875624935229
English Literature Option PN2022AQAJun130109978673604835229
English Literature Paper(s) 01 2N2022Edexcel (Pearson)Jun1201019283726151372411
English Literature Paper(s) 01 2P2022Edexcel (Pearson)Jun1201019283726151372411
English Literature2022OCRJun120100897865523928188
Food Preparation And Nutrition2022AQAJun20016715314012410892694624
Food Preparation and Nutrition2022OCRJun3002362161961731511291037751
French Tier F2022AQAJun240----143131955924
French Tier H2022AQAJun2401831591361201048981--
French (Foundation) Paper(s) 1F 2F 3F 4F2022Edexcel (Pearson)Jun280----1741481086828
French (Higher) Paper(s) 1H 2H 3H 4H2022Edexcel (Pearson)Jun2802231961691441209684--
Geography2022AQAJun25219317315413411494684217
Geography A2022Edexcel (Pearson)Jun2061581441301139680573411
Geography B2022Edexcel (Pearson)Jun2061631481341169881583513
Geography A (Geographical Themes)2022OCRJun16712411210087746143269
Geography B (Geography for Enquiring Minds)2022OCRJun159123112102907867482911
German Tier F2022AQAJun240----145130945924
German Tier H2022AQAJun2401891661431241058676--
German (Foundation) Paper(s) 1F 2F 3F 4F2022Edexcel (Pearson)Jun280----1711411057035
German (Higher) Paper(s) 1H 2H 3H 4H2022Edexcel (Pearson)Jun2802201911631381138875--
Greek (Foundation) Paper(s) 1F 2F 3F 4F2022Edexcel (Pearson)Jun280----2371891419447
Greek (Higher) Paper(s) 1H 2H 3H 4H2022Edexcel (Pearson)Jun280240222204186169152143--
Gujarati (Foundation) Paper(s) 1F 2F 3F 4F2022Edexcel (Pearson)Jun280----146117885930
Gujarati (Higher) Paper(s) 1H 2H 3H 4H2022Edexcel (Pearson)Jun28021319317315213111099--
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History B Paper(s) B1 P4 302022Edexcel (Pearson)Jun116938577665646342312
History B Paper(s) B2 P3 302022Edexcel (Pearson)Jun116938578685849362311
History B Paper(s) B2 P4 302022Edexcel (Pearson)Jun116948679685747352312
History B Paper(s) B3 P2 302022Edexcel (Pearson)Jun116948780695847352312
History B Paper(s) B3 P4 302022Edexcel (Pearson)Jun116948780685645342312
History B Paper(s) B4 P1 302022Edexcel (Pearson)Jun116938476675849362412
History B Paper(s) B4 P4 302022Edexcel (Pearson)Jun116948577675747352312
History B Paper(s) B1 P1 312022Edexcel (Pearson)Jun11694857666564633219
History B Paper(s) B1 P2 312022Edexcel (Pearson)Jun11695867766564633219
History B Paper(s) B1 P3 312022Edexcel (Pearson)Jun11694857666564633208
History B Paper(s) B1 P4 312022Edexcel (Pearson)Jun11695867766554432209
History B Paper(s) B1 P5 312022Edexcel (Pearson)Jun11694857666564633219
History B Paper(s) B2 P3 312022Edexcel (Pearson)Jun11695867867574734218
History B Paper(s) B2 P4 312022Edexcel (Pearson)Jun11696877967564533219
History B Paper(s) B3 P3 312022Edexcel (Pearson)Jun11695877967564532208
History B Paper(s) B3 P4 312022Edexcel (Pearson)Jun11696888067554331209
History B Paper(s) B3 P5 312022Edexcel (Pearson)Jun11695877967564533219
History B Paper(s) B4 P1 312022Edexcel (Pearson)Jun11695857666564734219
History B Paper(s) B4 P2 312022Edexcel (Pearson)Jun11696867767574734219
History B Paper(s) B4 P3 312022Edexcel (Pearson)Jun11695857666564734218
History B Paper(s) B4 P4 312022Edexcel (Pearson)Jun11696867766554533219
History B Paper(s) B4 P5 312022Edexcel (Pearson)Jun11695857666564734219
History B Paper(s) B1 P3 322022Edexcel (Pearson)Jun116948577675748352311
History B Paper(s) B1 P4 322022Edexcel (Pearson)Jun116958678675646342312
History B Paper(s) B4 P4 322022Edexcel (Pearson)Jun116968778675747352312
History B Paper(s) B1 P3 332022Edexcel (Pearson)Jun11691827464544432209
History B Paper(s) B1 P4 332022Edexcel (Pearson)Jun116928375645342312010
History B Paper(s) B1 P5 332022Edexcel (Pearson)Jun116918274645444322110
History B Paper(s) B2 P1 332022Edexcel (Pearson)Jun116928476655545332110
History B Paper(s) B2 P3 332022Edexcel (Pearson)Jun11692847665554533219
History B Paper(s) B2 P4 332022Edexcel (Pearson)Jun116938577655443322110
History B Paper(s) B2 P5 332022Edexcel (Pearson)Jun116928476655545332110
History B Paper(s) B3 P3 332022Edexcel (Pearson)Jun11692847765544331209
History B Paper(s) B3 P4 332022Edexcel (Pearson)Jun116938578655341302010
History B Paper(s) B3 P5 332022Edexcel (Pearson)Jun116928477655443322110
History B Paper(s) B4 P2 332022Edexcel (Pearson)Jun116938475655545332110
History B Paper(s) B4 P3 332022Edexcel (Pearson)Jun11692837464544533219
History B Paper(s) B4 P4 332022Edexcel (Pearson)Jun116938475645343322110
History A (Explaining the Modern World) Option KA: 01+08+142022OCRJun160127115103897561442812
History A (Explaining the Modern World) Option LA: 02+08+142022OCRJun160125113101877360442812
History A (Explaining the Modern World) Option LB: 02+09+142022OCRJun160125113101877360442812
History A (Explaining the Modern World) Option LC: 02+10+142022OCRJun160130118106917662452812
History A (Explaining the Modern World) Option LD: 02+11+142022OCRJun160130118106927864462912
History A (Explaining the Modern World) Option LE: 02+12+142022OCRJun160130118106917763462912
History A (Explaining the Modern World) Option LF: 02+13+142022OCRJun160130118106927864462912
History A (Explaining the Modern World) Option MA: 05+08+142022OCRJun160126114102887461442812
History A (Explaining the Modern World) Option NA: 06+08+142022OCRJun160128116104907662452812
History A (Explaining the Modern World) Option NB: 06+09+142022OCRJun160128116104907662452812
History A (Explaining the Modern World) Option ND: 06+11+142022OCRJun160133121109948066483012
History A (Explaining the Modern World) Option NE: 06+12+142022OCRJun160133121109947965472912
History A (Explaining the Modern World) Option NF: 06+13+142022OCRJun160133121109948066483012
History A (Explaining the Modern World) Option OA: 07+08+142022OCRJun160128116104907662452812
History A (Explaining the Modern World) Option OB: 07+09+142022OCRJun160128116104907662452812
History A (Explaining the Modern World) Option OC: 07+10+142022OCRJun160133121109947964462912
History A (Explaining the Modern World) Option OD: 07+11+142022OCRJun160133121109948066483012
History A (Explaining the Modern World) Option OE: 07+12+142022OCRJun160133121109947965472912
History A (Explaining the Modern World) Option OF: 07+13+142022OCRJun160133121109948066483012
History A (Explaining the Modern World) Option OG: 08+11+142022OCRJun160128116104907663462912
History A (Explaining the Modern World) Option OH: 09+12+142022OCRJun160128116104907662452812
History A (Explaining the Modern World) Option OI: 10+13+142022OCRJun160133121109947965472912
History B (Schools History Project) Option LC: 41+51+61+732022OCRJun170134120107948168513418
History B (Schools History Project) Option LE: 41+51+71+832022OCRJun170133120107948168513418
History B (Schools History Project) Option LI: 41+51+73+832022OCRJun170132118105927966503418
History B (Schools History Project) Option LK: 41+51+61+832022OCRJun170135122109968370523518
History B (Schools History Project) Option MC: 41+52+61+732022OCRJun170133120107948168513418
History B (Schools History Project) Option ME: 41+52+71+832022OCRJun170133120107948168513418
History B (Schools History Project) Option MI: 41+52+73+832022OCRJun170131118105927966503418
History B (Schools History Project) Option MK: 41+52+61+832022OCRJun170135122109968370523518
History B (Schools History Project) Option NC: 41+53+61+732022OCRJun170131118105927966503418
History B (Schools History Project) Option NE: 41+53+71+832022OCRJun170131118105927966503418
History B (Schools History Project) Option NI: 41+53+73+832022OCRJun170129116103907764483318
History B (Schools History Project) Option NK: 41+53+61+832022OCRJun170133120107948168513418
History B (Schools History Project) Option OC: 42+51+61+732022OCRJun170133120107948168513418
History B (Schools History Project) Option OE: 42+51+71+832022OCRJun170133120107948168513418
History B (Schools History Project) Option OH: 42+51+73+812022OCRJun170131118105927966503418
History B (Schools History Project) Option OI: 42+51+73+832022OCRJun170132118105927966503418
History B (Schools History Project) Option OK: 42+51+61+832022OCRJun170135122109968370523518
History B (Schools History Project) Option PA: 42+52+61+712022OCRJun170135122109968370523518
History B (Schools History Project) Option PC: 42+52+61+732022OCRJun170133120107948168513418
History B (Schools History Project) Option PD: 42+52+71+812022OCRJun170133120107948168513418
History B (Schools History Project) Option PE: 42+52+71+832022OCRJun170133120107948168513418
History B (Schools History Project) Option PH: 42+52+73+812022OCRJun170131118105927966503418
History B (Schools History Project) Option PI: 42+52+73+832022OCRJun170132118105927966503418
History B (Schools History Project) Option PK: 42+52+61+832022OCRJun170135122109968370523518
History B (Schools History Project) Option QB: 42+53+61+722022OCRJun170133120107948168513418
History B (Schools History Project) Option QE: 42+53+71+832022OCRJun170131118105927966503418
History B (Schools History Project) Option QI: 42+53+73+832022OCRJun170129116103907764483318
History B (Schools History Project) Option QK: 42+53+61+832022OCRJun170133120107948168513418
History B (Schools History Project) Option RC: 43+51+61+732022OCRJun170133120107948168513418
History B (Schools History Project) Option RK: 43+51+61+822022OCRJun170134121108958269523518
History B (Schools History Project) Option SA: 43+52+61+712022OCRJun170135122109968370523518
History B (Schools History Project) Option SD: 43+52+71+812022OCRJun170133120107948168513418
History B (Schools History Project) Option TE: 43+53+71+822022OCRJun170130117104917865493318
History B (Schools History Project) Option UB: 41+61+71+832022OCRJun170135122109968370523518
History B (Schools History Project) Option UF: 41+61+73+832022OCRJun170133120107948168513418
History B (Schools History Project) Option VF: 42+61+73+832022OCRJun170133120107948168513418
Italian Tier F2022AQAJun240----135114845424
Italian Tier H2022AQAJun2402061811561321088472--
Italian (Foundation) Paper(s) 1F 2F 3F 4F2022Edexcel (Pearson)Jun280----2091671258342
Italian (Higher) Paper(s) 1H 2H 3H 4H2022Edexcel (Pearson)Jun280259234210180150121106--
Japanese (Foundation) Paper(s) 1F 2F 3F 4F2022Edexcel (Pearson)Jun280----1691351016734
Japanese (Higher) Subject Paper(s) 1H 2H 3H 4H2022Edexcel (Pearson)Jun2802452091741471209481--
Latin Option A: 01+02+032022OCRJun2001681491311129476553413
Latin Option B: 01+02+042022OCRJun2001661481301119274533313
Latin Option C: 01+02+052022OCRJun2001661481301119274533313
Latin Option D: 01+02+062022OCRJun2001681491311129476553413
Latin Option E: 01+03+042022OCRJun2001681491311129476553413
Latin Option F: 01+03+052022OCRJun2001681491311129476553413
Latin Option G: 01+03+062022OCRJun2001701511321149678563413
Latin Option H: 01+04+052022OCRJun2001661481301119274533313
Latin Option K: 01+05+062022OCRJun2001681491311129476553413
Mathematics (Foundation)2022AQANov240----167130976431
Mathematics (Higher)2022AQANov240201172143111794832--
Mathematics Tier F2022AQAJun240----1721351016733
Mathematics Tier H2022AQAJun240214185156121865133--
Mathematics (Foundation) Paper(s) 1F 2F 3F2022Edexcel (Pearson)Jun240----1731351006632
Mathematics (Higher) Paper(s) 1H 2H 3H2022Edexcel (Pearson)Jun240194165137104713821--
Mathematics Foundation Tier: 01+02+032022OCRJun300----170119855219
Mathematics Higher Tier: 04+05+062022OCRJun300242200158120824526--
Mathematics (Foundation) Paper(s) 1F 2F 3F2022Edexcel (Pearson)November240----1731351006632
Mathematics (Foundation) Paper(s) 1H 2H 3H2022Edexcel (Pearson)November240194165137104713821--
Mathematics Foundation Tier: 01+02+032022OCRNovember300----168117845119
Mathematics Higher Tier: 04+05+062022OCRNovember300244202160123864930--
Media Studies2022AQAJun24018116514912810888674626
Media Studies2022OCRJun20016014813712010386654423
Modern Hebrew Tier F2022AQAJun240----153128935824
Modern Hebrew Tier H2022AQAJun240193162131115998375--
Music2022AQAJun240188174160146133120997857
Music Paper(s) 01 02 032022Edexcel (Pearson)Jun200164153143129116103836344
Music2022OCRJun200167156146133121109907152
Panjabi Tier F2022AQAJun240----1701511086624
Panjabi Tier H2022AQAJun240209188168149130111101--
Persian (Foundation) Paper(s) 1F 2F 3F 4F2022Edexcel (Pearson)Jun280----167133996633
Persian (Higher) Paper(s) 1H 2H 3H 4H2022Edexcel (Pearson)Jun28023621018415813210693--
Physical Education2022OCRJun200159149140126113100755026
Physical Education2022AQAJun260204191178160143126966738
Physical Education Paper(s) 01 02 03 042022Edexcel (Pearson)Jun3002352202061851641441117846
Physical Education (Short Course) Paper(s) 01 022022Edexcel (Pearson)Jun150137124111978370513213
Physics Tier F2022AQAJun200----135115835221
Physics Tier H2022AQAJun20015013411998775645--
Physics A (Gateway Science) Foundation Tier: 01+022022OCRJun180----10289654219
Physics A (Gateway Science) Higher Tier: 03+042022OCRJun18014212811597796152--
Physics B (Twenty First Century Science) Foundation Tier: 01+022022OCRJun180----9177563515
Physics B (Twenty First Century Science) Higher Tier: 03+042022OCRJun1801191028669523526--
Physics (Foundation) Paper(s) 1F 2F2022Edexcel (Pearson)Jun200----123104754617
Physics (Higher) Paper(s) 1H 2H2022Edexcel (Pearson)Jun20015613812199785746--
Polish Tier F2022AQAJun240----1521451046424
Polish Tier H2022AQAJun240200179158145132120114--
Portuguese (Foundation) Paper(s) 1F 2F 3F 4F2022Edexcel (Pearson)Jun280----154127956332
Psychology2022AQAJun2001591451321149679593919
Psychology2022Edexcel (Pearson)Jun1801109987756352382410
Psychology2022OCRJun1801411301191048975584124
Religious Studies (Sc) Opt A2022AQAJun102867972635445332110
Religious Studies (Sc) Opt B2022AQAJun102847770605041302010
Religious Studies (Sc) Opt C2022AQAJun102857871604938281910
Religious Studies (Sc) Opt D2022AQAJun102867972635445332110
Religious Studies (Sc) Opt E2022AQAJun10288817463534331209
Religious Studies (Sc) Opt F2022AQAJun102857871604939291910
Religious Studies A Option BA2022AQAJun204176164152136120104764821
Religious Studies A Option BB2022AQAJun20417115814612710889664321
Religious Studies A Option CA2022AQAJun20417316014813111498724621
Religious Studies A Option DA2022AQAJun204177164152134117100734721
Religious Studies A Option EA2022AQAJun20417616315113311598724621
Religious Studies A Option FA2022AQAJun204177164152134117100734721
Religious Studies A Option GB2022AQAJun20416415113911910081614121
Religious Studies A Option HA2022AQAJun20417416114913211598724621
Religious Studies A Option JA2022AQAJun20417516114813011396714621
Religious Studies A Option JB2022AQAJun20416715414212110181614121
Religious Studies A Option LA2022AQAJun204172160148132116100734721
Religious Studies A Option MA2022AQAJun204177164152135118102754821
Religious Studies A Option MB2022AQAJun20417115814612610687654321
Religious Studies A Option NA2022AQAJun204173162151134117100734721
Religious Studies A Option NB2022AQAJun20417015714512510585634221
Religious Studies A Option OA2022AQAJun204182167152135118102754821
Religious Studies A Option OB2022AQAJun20417115814612610687654321
Religious Studies A Option PA2022AQAJun20417316014813011396714621
Religious Studies A Option QA2022AQAJun20417215914712911194694521
Religious Studies A Option RA2022AQAJun20417316014813011396714621
Religious Studies A Option SA2022AQAJun20417816415113211496714621
Religious Studies A Option TA2022AQAJun20417716415213411698724621
Religious Studies A Option UA2022AQAJun20417616315113211496714621
Religious Studies B Option XA2022AQAJun20417916415012910887633916
Religious Studies B Option YA2022AQAJun20417816415012910888644016
Religious Studies B Option YB2022AQAJun20418116114212110181593716
Religious Studies A Paper(s) 1A 2C 3A2022Edexcel (Pearson)Jun2041381271161028976543312
Religious Studies A Paper(s) 1A 2F 3A2022Edexcel (Pearson)Jun204135123112978267482911
Religious Studies A Paper(s) 1A 2F 4A2022Edexcel (Pearson)Jun204136124113998572523212
Religious Studies A Paper(s) 1B 2C 3B2022Edexcel (Pearson)Jun2041431311201079481583513
Religious Studies A Paper(s) 1B 2C 4A2022Edexcel (Pearson)Jun2041431311201079481583513
Religious Studies A Paper(s) 1B 2E 4A2022Edexcel (Pearson)Jun2041401281171049178563412
Religious Studies A Paper(s) 1B 2F 3B2022Edexcel (Pearson)Jun2041391271161018672523212
Religious Studies A Paper(s) 1C 2A 3C2022Edexcel (Pearson)Jun20415013812711410189643914
Religious Studies A Paper(s) 1C 2B 3C2022Edexcel (Pearson)Jun20415113912811510290643914
Religious Studies A Paper(s) 1C 2B 4B2022Edexcel (Pearson)Jun20415214012911610391653914
Religious Studies A Paper(s) 1C 2F 3C2022Edexcel (Pearson)Jun2041501381271139985613714
Religious Studies A (Short Course) Paper(s) 01 042022Edexcel (Pearson)Jun102726762575247352312
Religious Studies A (Short Course) Paper(s) 02 032022Edexcel (Pearson)Jun102686562595653392512
Religious Studies A (Short Course) Paper(s) 02 042022Edexcel (Pearson)Jun102706662585451382512
Religious Studies B Paper(s) 1A 2C2022Edexcel (Pearson)Jun2041351251151028976553413
Religious Studies B Paper(s) 1A 2F2022Edexcel (Pearson)Jun204130120110988675553515
Religious Studies B Paper(s) 1A 3F2022Edexcel (Pearson)Jun204130120110978472523213
Religious Studies B Paper(s) 1B 2C2022Edexcel (Pearson)Jun2041451351251119783613918
Religious Studies B Paper(s) 1B 2D2022Edexcel (Pearson)Jun2041451351251109682603817
Religious Studies B Paper(s) 1B 2E2022Edexcel (Pearson)Jun20414913912911510289664422
Religious Studies B Paper(s) 1B 2F2022Edexcel (Pearson)Jun2041391291201079482614020
Religious Studies B Paper(s) 1B 2G2022Edexcel (Pearson)Jun2041431331231109784624120
Religious Studies B Paper(s) 1B 3C2022Edexcel (Pearson)Jun2041421321221089582614020
Religious Studies B Paper(s) 1B 3D2022Edexcel (Pearson)Jun2041421321221089582614020
Religious Studies B Paper(s) 1B 3F2022Edexcel (Pearson)Jun2041401301201069279583818
Religious Studies B Paper(s) 1B 3G2022Edexcel (Pearson)Jun2041461361261129885624018
Religious Studies B Paper(s) 1C 2B2022Edexcel (Pearson)Jun2041411311221099683603715
Religious Studies B Paper(s) 1C 3B2022Edexcel (Pearson)Jun20415314313412010692674319
Religious Studies B Paper(s) 1D 2B2022Edexcel (Pearson)Jun2041451351251119784613816
Religious Studies B Paper(s) 1D 3B2022Edexcel (Pearson)Jun20415714713712210793684420
Religious Studies B Paper(s) 1E 2B2022Edexcel (Pearson)Jun2041431331231109785623917
Religious Studies B Paper(s) 1F 2B2022Edexcel (Pearson)Jun2041371271171049280583716
Religious Studies B Paper(s) 1F 3B2022Edexcel (Pearson)Jun20414913912911510289664320
Religious Studies B Paper(s) 1G 2B2022Edexcel (Pearson)Jun2041441341241119987644118
Religious Studies B Paper(s) 1G 3B2022Edexcel (Pearson)Jun20415614613612210996714622
Religious Studies B Paper(s) 2B 3C2022Edexcel (Pearson)Jun2041371271171049280583716
Religious Studies B Paper(s) 2B 3F2022Edexcel (Pearson)Jun2041351251151028977563514
Religious Studies B Paper(s) 2C 3B2022Edexcel (Pearson)Jun20415214213211810490664218
Religious Studies B Paper(s) 2D 3B2022Edexcel (Pearson)Jun20415214213211710389654117
Religious Studies B Paper(s) 2D 3F2022Edexcel (Pearson)Jun2041391291191059177563515
Religious Studies B (Short Course) Paper(s) 1A 2C2022Edexcel (Pearson)Jun102686359534843322111
Religious Studies B (Short Course) Paper(s) 1A 2F2022Edexcel (Pearson)Jun102645955504540302010
Religious Studies B (Short Course) Paper(s) 1B 2C2022Edexcel (Pearson)Jun102736864585246352414
Religious Studies B (Short Course) Paper(s) 1B 2E2022Edexcel (Pearson)Jun102686359534843322111
Religious Studies B (Short Course) Paper(s) 1B 2F2022Edexcel (Pearson)Jun102696460544843332313
Religious Studies B (Short Course) Paper(s) 1B 2G2022Edexcel (Pearson)Jun102686359534843322111
Religious Studies B (Short Course) Paper(s) 1C 2B2022Edexcel (Pearson)Jun10265605651464130198
Religious Studies B (Short Course) Paper(s) 1E 2B2022Edexcel (Pearson)Jun10264595550464231209
Religious Studies B (Short Course) Paper(s) 1F 2B2022Edexcel (Pearson)Jun10264595550464231209
Religious Studies B (Short Course) Paper(s) 1G 2B2022Edexcel (Pearson)Jun10264595550464231209
Religious Studies2022OCRJun25218716815012910989664422
Russian (Foundation) Paper(s) 1F 2F 3F 4F2022Edexcel (Pearson)Jun280----141118885930
Russian (Higher) Paper(s) 1H 2H 3H 4H2022Edexcel (Pearson)Jun280235194154126987157--
Sociology2022AQAJun2001431311201048873533313
Spanish Tier F2022AQAJun240----147134976024
Spanish Tier H2022AQAJun2401921661401231068980--
Spanish (Foundation) Paper(s) 1F 2F 3F 4F2022Edexcel (Pearson)Jun280----1731511096827
Spanish (Higher) Paper(s) 1H 2H 3H 4H2022Edexcel (Pearson)Jun28023320517715312910593--
Statistics Tier F2022AQAJun160----8769493011
Statistics Tier H2022AQAJun160113978266513628--
Statistics (Foundation) Paper(s) 1F 2F2022Edexcel (Pearson)Jun160----9476563718
Statistics (Higher) Paper(s) 1H 2H2022Edexcel (Pearson)Jun1601211018262432414--
Turkish (Foundation) Paper(s) 1F 2F 3F 4F2022Edexcel (Pearson)Jun280----1741391046935
Turkish (Higher) Paper(s) 1H 2H 3H 4H2022Edexcel (Pearson)Jun280236209182159136113101--
Urdu Tier F2022AQAJun240----140119875524
Urdu Tier H2022AQAJun24021119017014712510392--
Urdu (Foundation) Paper(s) 1F 2F 3F 4F2022Edexcel (Pearson)Jun280----2121821297725
Urdu (Higher) Paper(s) 1H 2H 3H 4H2022Edexcel (Pearson)Jun280252240228199170142128--
Source: AQA; OCR

Examiner-written GCSE revision resources that improve your grades 2x

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What are GCSE grade boundaries?

Put simply, grade boundaries are the minimum marks you need to achieve each grade.

Exam boards set these boundaries after marking is complete. They look at everyone's performance and decide where the cutoff points should be.

These boundaries matter because they decide your final grade. Your grade affects whether you can progress to the next stage of education, which courses you can take, and what opportunities open up for you.

Why are the grade boundaries important?

Grade boundaries keep things fair and ensure your grade reflects what you actually know and can do.

The boundaries change slightly each year to account for differences in exam difficulty. This means a grade 7 in 2022 represents roughly the same level of achievement as a grade 7 from previous years, even if the exams weren't identical.

When you get marked work back, you probably look at the grade first. That's normal. Grades have real consequences for your future.

If you want to improve your grade, it's not just about your knowledge. It's about applying what you know to exam questions effectively. That's where practice and exam technique come in.

How are GCSE grade boundaries set?

Setting GCSE grade boundaries is a complicated process. Here's what needs to be considered:

Exam difficulty

Every exam series has new questions written by subject specialists. Sometimes papers turn out slightly harder or easier than intended. If most students find an exam tough, boundaries drop a bit to compensate. If it's easier, boundaries go up. This keeps grades consistent year to year.

Statistical analysis

Exam boards compare each year's results with previous years. They look at patterns and trends to maintain standards. They pay particular attention to students scoring near the grade boundaries. This helps ensure borderline candidates are treated fairly.

Moderation

A sample of exam papers from each GCSE exam will be sent for moderation. This is a second round of marking by another examiner to ensure that the marks awarded are consistent and fair.

Examiner judgements

Experienced examiners will review a sample of exam papers from each GCSE exam. They'll look at papers scoring a range of marks and compare them to papers from previous years. Then, they'll make recommendations to the exam boards on where they think the grade boundaries should be set.

What are weighted boundaries?

Some subjects have more than one exam paper or component, and they don't all contribute the same amount to your final grade. Exam boards assign each paper a weighting factor.

Working out your weighted grade

Here's a simple step-by-step guide to how it happens:

  1. You get a raw mark for each paper (this is just the mark the examiner gives you).
  2. Each paper gets multiplied by a weighting factor, which turns it into a weighted mark.
  3. All your weighted marks are added up to give you your total course mark.
  4. This total gets compared with the grade-threshold table for your exam session to decide your final grade.

A quick example

Let's say you're sitting two papers:

  • Paper 1:
    • You score 64 out of 80.
    • The weighting is 1.25.
    • So your weighted mark is 64 × 1.25 = 80.
  • Paper 2:
    • You score 70 out of 100.
    • The weighting is 1.
    • So your weighted mark is 70 × 1 = 70.
  • Your total:
    • 150 weighted marks.

Remember, grade boundaries change each exam series. This means the same total mark might lead to a different grade in another year. Don't be tempted to compare your marks with your friend who sat the exam last year — the boundaries could be completely different!

Using grade boundaries to improve your results

Grade boundaries can help you figure out where you stand and what needs work. Here's what you should do:

What to doWhy it matters
Choose a GCSE past paper from your subject and sit it under timed conditionsHelps you practise exam timing and experience real pressure
Complete all papers from that exam series (e.g., Paper 1 and Paper 2)You'll get a more accurate picture of your overall grade
Mark your answers using the official mark schemeShows you exactly what examiners award marks for
Add up your marks (pay attention to if there is a weighted score) and compare them with that year's grade boundariesLets you see what grade you would have achieved
Identify how many marks you needed for the next grade upHelps you set a clear target to improve
Focus revision on weaker areas using notes, flashcards, and practice questionsBuilds confidence and improves results

Important: Keep in mind that for 2021 and 2022 GCSE exams, grade boundaries were adjusted due to the impact of COVID-19, so these sets of papers may not provide an accurate reflection of the GCSE grade boundaries.

Understanding GCSE grade boundaries in 2022

Grade boundaries ensure fairness across different years. By reviewing past boundaries, you can measure where you are now, work out how many extra marks you need, and set realistic targets.

What is the best way to prepare for your GCSE exams?

Getting ready for GCSE exams takes effort. That means using effective study resources and the best revision techniques. Here are some practical ways to boost your performance:

Get to know the exam format

Start by checking your exam board's specification and make a list of every topic that'll be tested. The spec also tells you:

  • How much each paper counts towards your final grade
  • How long you've got
  • What's covered in each exam

Grab some GCSE past papers and have a proper look through them. How many questions are there? What types come up? Are different sections marked differently? The more familiar you are with the format, the less stressful exam day will be.

Create a study plan

Look at your topic list for each subject and rate how confident you feel about each one. Then create a weekly revision schedule you can stick to.

Make sure you:

  • Plan revision around your other commitments
  • Build in proper breaks
  • Use a calendar app or study planner to help keep everything organised

Focus on your weak areas

It's important to revise all the topics covered in your course syllabus. However, focus most of your time on topics where you're shakiest. That's where you'll see the biggest improvement in your grades. It makes sense to spend more time on a C topic you could push to a B than perfecting an A topic.

Practice with Past Papers

Too many students skip this bit, but it's so important. Sitting an actual exam is a skill in itself.

  • Can you write solidly for three hours?
  • Can you stay focused that long without checking your phone?
  • Can you answer all the questions in the allotted exam time?

You need to build up exam stamina through practice.

Print out a past paper, set a timer, put your phone away, and sit the paper properly, under real exam conditions.

The more you practice, the easier it gets. We've organised all the GCSE past papers by subject and board, so everything's in one place.

Look after yourself

Use this as a checklist to ensure that you're looking after your wellbeing:

  1. Aim for about eight hours of sleep each night.
  2. Take regular breaks between study sessions.
  3. Eat well and drink plenty of water.
  4. Stay active — go outside for a walk every day, if you can.
  5. Make time for things you enjoy.
    • Watch your favourite show after you've finished your revision session.
    • Have nice meals.
    • See friends.

Use these moments as rewards to keep yourself motivated.

Sometimes, things can feel daunting. That's because exam season is stressful. Talk to friends and family about how you're feeling and let them support you.

If things feel like they are becoming overwhelming, reach out to someone you trust. Your GP can help, or check out Young Minds and Mind. For some immediate support, our Exam Anxiety Relief Kit could help.

Use Save My Exams Revision Resources

You don't need to revise without support. At Save My Exams, our team of expert teachers and examiners have created high-quality revision notes, exam questions and flashcards for you to use in your study sessions. Everything's organised by topic so you can find exactly what you need quickly.

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We've got answers

Knowing the grade boundaries for the subjects you are studying is helpful for you to understand the threshold that you need to meet to achieve a certain grade.

Grade boundaries are changed each year to account for changes in exam difficulty and student performance. A particularly difficult exam may result in lower grade boundaries.

Grade boundaries for GCSE 2022 vary by exam board (e.g., AQA, OCR, Pearson Edexcel) and subject. These boundaries indicate the minimum number of marks required to achieve each grade.

Exam boards set their grade boundaries using a combination of statistical analysis, moderation and examiner judgement, whilst also taking into account the difficulty of the exam papers when compared to previous years.

A grade C is a standard pass. However, some universities require higher grades for admission into certain degree level programs. It is always best to check the specific requirements of the university course you are applying for so you know what grades you need.

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