AQA A level Physics grade boundaries
AQA A level Physics grade boundaries for 10 series, June 2017 to June 2026, for the qualification as a whole and for each paper. Each table shows the lowest mark that got each grade, copied from AQA's own document, which is linked underneath.
June 2026 AQA A level Physics grade boundaries
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| Qualification or route | Max mark | Grade: lowest mark, and % of max mark | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade A* | Grade A | Grade B | Grade C | Grade D | Grade E | ||
| Option A | 250 | 19176.4% | 16264.8% | 13654.4% | 11144.4% | 8634.4% | 6124.4% |
| Option E | 250 | 18875.2% | 15963.6% | 13453.6% | 10943.6% | 8534% | 6124.4% |
| Option C | 250 | 19076% | 16164.4% | 13554% | 10943.6% | 8333.2% | 5823.2% |
| Option B | 250 | 18674.4% | 15762.8% | 13252.8% | 10742.8% | 8232.8% | 5722.8% |
| Option D | 250 | 18774.8% | 15863.2% | 13353.2% | 10843.2% | 8333.2% | 5823.2% |
| Paper | Max mark | Grade: lowest mark, and % of max mark | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade A* | Grade A | Grade B | Grade C | Grade D | Grade E | ||
| Physics Paper 17408/1 | 85 | 6475.3% | 5564.7% | 4654.1% | 3743.5% | 2934.1% | 2124.7% |
| Physics Paper 27408/2 | 85 | 6475.3% | 5362.4% | 4451.8% | 3541.2% | 2630.6% | 1821.2% |
| Physics Paper 3 Section A7408/3A | 45 | 3475.6% | 2862.2% | 2453.3% | 2044.4% | 1635.6% | 1328.9% |
| Physics Paper 3 Section B Opt A7408/3BA | 35 | 2982.9% | 2674.3% | 2160% | 1748.6% | 1337.1% | 925.7% |
| Physics Paper 3 Section B Opt B7408/3BB | 35 | 2571.4% | 2160% | 1748.6% | 1337.1% | 925.7% | 514.3% |
| Physics Paper 3 Section B Opt C7408/3BC | 35 | 2880% | 2571.4% | 2057.1% | 1542.9% | 1028.6% | 617.1% |
| Physics Paper 3 Section B Opt D7408/3BD | 35 | 2674.3% | 2262.9% | 1851.4% | 1440% | 1028.6% | 617.1% |
| Physics Paper 3 Section B Opt E7408/3BE | 35 | 2777.1% | 2365.7% | 1954.3% | 1542.9% | 1234.3% | 925.7% |
- Paper (component) boundaries are notional: AQA publishes them for illustration, and only the subject boundaries decide the grade.
Source: AQA grade boundaries, A level June 2026 (opens aqa.org.uk in a new tab)
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June 2025 AQA A level Physics grade boundaries
| Qualification or route | Max mark | Grade: lowest mark, and % of max mark | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade A* | Grade A | Grade B | Grade C | Grade D | Grade E | ||
| Option A | 250 | 18272.8% | 15260.8% | 12650.4% | 10040% | 7530% | 5020% |
| Option E | 250 | 18574% | 15361.2% | 12750.8% | 10140.4% | 7630.4% | 5120.4% |
| Option C | 250 | 19076% | 15562% | 12951.6% | 10341.2% | 7730.8% | 5120.4% |
| Option B | 250 | 18172.4% | 14859.2% | 12349.2% | 9839.2% | 7429.6% | 5020% |
| Option D | 250 | 18473.6% | 15160.4% | 12650.4% | 10140.4% | 7630.4% | 5120.4% |
| Paper | Max mark | Grade: lowest mark, and % of max mark | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade A* | Grade A | Grade B | Grade C | Grade D | Grade E | ||
| Physics Paper 17408/1 | 85 | 6374.1% | 5362.4% | 4451.8% | 3642.4% | 2832.9% | 2023.5% |
| Physics Paper 27408/2 | 85 | 6171.8% | 5058.8% | 4148.2% | 3237.6% | 2327.1% | 1416.5% |
| Physics Paper 3 Section A7408/3A | 45 | 3373.3% | 2760% | 2351.1% | 1942.2% | 1533.3% | 1124.4% |
| Physics Paper 3 Section B Opt A7408/3BA | 35 | 2674.3% | 2262.9% | 1748.6% | 1337.1% | 925.7% | 514.3% |
| Physics Paper 3 Section B Opt B7408/3BB | 35 | 2468.6% | 1851.4% | 1440% | 1131.4% | 822.9% | 514.3% |
| Physics Paper 3 Section B Opt C7408/3BC | 35 | 2982.9% | 2571.4% | 2057.1% | 1542.9% | 1028.6% | 617.1% |
| Physics Paper 3 Section B Opt D7408/3BD | 35 | 2674.3% | 2160% | 1748.6% | 1337.1% | 925.7% | 617.1% |
| Physics Paper 3 Section B Opt E7408/3BE | 35 | 2777.1% | 2365.7% | 1851.4% | 1440% | 1028.6% | 617.1% |
- Paper (component) boundaries are notional: AQA publishes them for illustration, and only the subject boundaries decide the grade.
Source: AQA grade boundaries, A level June 2025 (opens aqa.org.uk in a new tab)
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June 2024 AQA A level Physics grade boundaries
| Qualification or route | Max mark | Grade: lowest mark, and % of max mark | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade A* | Grade A | Grade B | Grade C | Grade D | Grade E | ||
| Option A | 250 | 17168.4% | 13855.2% | 11445.6% | 9136.4% | 6827.2% | 4518% |
| Option E | 250 | 17369.2% | 13955.6% | 11646.4% | 9337.2% | 7028% | 4718.8% |
| Option C | 250 | 17570% | 13554% | 11244.8% | 8935.6% | 6726.8% | 4518% |
| Option B | 250 | 17469.6% | 13955.6% | 11546% | 9136.4% | 6827.2% | 4518% |
| Option D | 250 | 17268.8% | 13855.2% | 11445.6% | 9136.4% | 6827.2% | 4518% |
| Paper | Max mark | Grade: lowest mark, and % of max mark | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade A* | Grade A | Grade B | Grade C | Grade D | Grade E | ||
| Physics Paper 17408/1 | 85 | 6070.6% | 4957.6% | 4148.2% | 3338.8% | 2630.6% | 1922.4% |
| Physics Paper 27408/2 | 85 | 5564.7% | 4148.2% | 3338.8% | 2630.6% | 1922.4% | 1214.1% |
| Physics Paper 3 Section A7408/3A | 45 | 3271.1% | 2657.8% | 2146.7% | 1737.8% | 1328.9% | 920% |
| Physics Paper 3 Section B Opt A7408/3BA | 35 | 2468.6% | 2262.9% | 1748.6% | 1337.1% | 925.7% | 514.3% |
| Physics Paper 3 Section B Opt B7408/3BB | 35 | 2777.1% | 2365.7% | 1851.4% | 1337.1% | 925.7% | 514.3% |
| Physics Paper 3 Section B Opt C7408/3BC | 35 | 2880% | 1954.3% | 1542.9% | 1131.4% | 822.9% | 514.3% |
| Physics Paper 3 Section B Opt D7408/3BD | 35 | 2571.4% | 2262.9% | 1748.6% | 1337.1% | 925.7% | 514.3% |
| Physics Paper 3 Section B Opt E7408/3BE | 35 | 2674.3% | 2365.7% | 1954.3% | 1542.9% | 1131.4% | 720% |
- Paper (component) boundaries are notional: AQA publishes them for illustration, and only the subject boundaries decide the grade.
Source: AQA grade boundaries, A level June 2024 (opens aqa.org.uk in a new tab)
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June 2023 AQA A level Physics grade boundaries
| Qualification or route | Max mark | Grade: lowest mark, and % of max mark | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade A* | Grade A | Grade B | Grade C | Grade D | Grade E | ||
| Option A | 250 | 16465.6% | 12951.6% | 10742.8% | 8534% | 6325.2% | 4216.8% |
| Option B | 250 | 16264.8% | 12750.8% | 10542% | 8433.6% | 6325.2% | 4216.8% |
| Option C | 250 | 16465.6% | 13252.8% | 10943.6% | 8734.8% | 6526% | 4317.2% |
| Option D | 250 | 16666.4% | 13353.2% | 11044% | 8734.8% | 6425.6% | 4216.8% |
| Option E | 250 | 16967.6% | 13554% | 11244.8% | 8935.6% | 6626.4% | 4417.6% |
| Paper | Max mark | Grade: lowest mark, and % of max mark | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade A* | Grade A | Grade B | Grade C | Grade D | Grade E | ||
| Physics Paper 17408/1 | 85 | 5969.4% | 4856.5% | 4047.1% | 3237.6% | 2529.4% | 1821.2% |
| Physics Paper 27408/2 | 85 | 5463.5% | 4249.4% | 3440% | 2630.6% | 1922.4% | 1214.1% |
| Physics Paper 3 Section A7408/3A | 45 | 2555.6% | 1942.2% | 1635.6% | 1328.9% | 1022.2% | 715.6% |
| Physics Paper 3 Section B Opt A7408/3BA | 35 | 2674.3% | 2057.1% | 1645.7% | 1234.3% | 822.9% | 514.3% |
| Physics Paper 3 Section B Opt B7408/3BB | 35 | 2468.6% | 1851.4% | 1440% | 1131.4% | 822.9% | 514.3% |
| Physics Paper 3 Section B Opt C7408/3BC | 35 | 2674.3% | 2365.7% | 1851.4% | 1440% | 1028.6% | 617.1% |
| Physics Paper 3 Section B Opt D7408/3BD | 35 | 2880% | 2468.6% | 1954.3% | 1440% | 925.7% | 514.3% |
| Physics Paper 3 Section B Opt E7408/3BE | 35 | 3188.6% | 2674.3% | 2160% | 1645.7% | 1131.4% | 720% |
- Paper (component) boundaries are notional: AQA publishes them for illustration, and only the subject boundaries decide the grade.
Source: AQA grade boundaries, A level June 2023 (opens filestore.aqa.org.uk in a new tab)
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June 2022 AQA A level Physics grade boundaries
| Qualification or route | Max mark | Grade: lowest mark, and % of max mark | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade A* | Grade A | Grade B | Grade C | Grade D | Grade E | ||
| Option A | 250 | 16766.8% | 13754.8% | 11345.2% | 8935.6% | 6626.4% | 4317.2% |
| Option B | 250 | 16967.6% | 13955.6% | 11546% | 9136.4% | 6726.8% | 4417.6% |
| Option C | 250 | 16666.4% | 13654.4% | 11244.8% | 8935.6% | 6626.4% | 4317.2% |
| Option D | 250 | 16566% | 13453.6% | 11144.4% | 8835.2% | 6526% | 4216.8% |
| Option E | 250 | 17570% | 14558% | 12048% | 9538% | 7028% | 4618.4% |
| Paper | Max mark | Grade: lowest mark, and % of max mark | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade A* | Grade A | Grade B | Grade C | Grade D | Grade E | ||
| Physics Paper 17408/1 | 85 | 6374.1% | 5665.9% | 4654.1% | 3642.4% | 2731.8% | 1821.2% |
| Physics Paper 27408/2 | 85 | 5463.5% | 4552.9% | 3743.5% | 2934.1% | 2225.9% | 1517.6% |
| Physics Paper 3 Section A7408/3A | 45 | 2657.8% | 2044.4% | 1635.6% | 1226.7% | 920% | 613.3% |
| Physics Paper 3 Section B Opt A7408/3BA | 35 | 2057.1% | 1645.7% | 1337.1% | 1028.6% | 720% | 411.4% |
| Physics Paper 3 Section B Opt B7408/3BB | 35 | 2262.9% | 1851.4% | 1440% | 1131.4% | 822.9% | 514.3% |
| Physics Paper 3 Section B Opt C7408/3BC | 35 | 2160% | 1542.9% | 1234.3% | 925.7% | 617.1% | 411.4% |
| Physics Paper 3 Section B Opt D7408/3BD | 35 | 1954.3% | 1337.1% | 1028.6% | 720% | 514.3% | 38.6% |
| Physics Paper 3 Section B Opt E7408/3BE | 35 | 2777.1% | 2468.6% | 1954.3% | 1542.9% | 1131.4% | 720% |
- Paper (component) boundaries are notional: AQA publishes them for illustration, and only the subject boundaries decide the grade.
Source: AQA grade boundaries, A level June 2022 (opens filestore.aqa.org.uk in a new tab)
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November 2021 AQA A level Physics grade boundaries
| Qualification or route | Max mark | Grade: lowest mark, and % of max mark | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade A* | Grade A | Grade B | Grade C | Grade D | Grade E | ||
| Option A | 250 | 18875.2% | 15863.2% | 12951.6% | 10140.4% | 7329.2% | 4518% |
| Option B | 250 | 18875.2% | 15762.8% | 12951.6% | 10140.4% | 7329.2% | 4518% |
| Option C | 250 | 18875.2% | 15662.4% | 12851.2% | 10040% | 7228.8% | 4518% |
| Option D | 250 | 18875.2% | 15762.8% | 12951.6% | 10140.4% | 7329.2% | 4518% |
| Option E | 250 | 19276.8% | 16164.4% | 13252.8% | 10341.2% | 7429.6% | 4518% |
| Paper | Max mark | Grade: lowest mark, and % of max mark | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade A* | Grade A | Grade B | Grade C | Grade D | Grade E | ||
| Physics Paper 17408/1 | 85 | 6576.5% | 5665.9% | 4654.1% | 3642.4% | 2630.6% | 1618.8% |
| Physics Paper 27408/2 | 85 | 6576.5% | 5665.9% | 4654.1% | 3642.4% | 2630.6% | 1720% |
| Physics Paper 3 Section A7408/3A | 45 | 3271.1% | 2555.6% | 2044.4% | 1533.3% | 1124.4% | 715.6% |
| Physics Paper 3 Section B Opt A7408/3BA | 35 | 2674.3% | 2160% | 1748.6% | 1337.1% | 925.7% | 514.3% |
| Physics Paper 3 Section B Opt B7408/3BB | 35 | 2674.3% | 2057.1% | 1645.7% | 1234.3% | 822.9% | 514.3% |
| Physics Paper 3 Section B Opt C7408/3BC | 35 | 2674.3% | 1954.3% | 1542.9% | 1131.4% | 822.9% | 514.3% |
| Physics Paper 3 Section B Opt D7408/3BD | 35 | 2674.3% | 2057.1% | 1645.7% | 1234.3% | 822.9% | 514.3% |
| Physics Paper 3 Section B Opt E7408/3BE | 35 | 3085.7% | 2468.6% | 1954.3% | 1440% | 925.7% | 514.3% |
- Paper (component) boundaries are notional: AQA publishes them for illustration, and only the subject boundaries decide the grade.
Source: AQA grade boundaries, A level November 2021 (opens filestore.aqa.org.uk in a new tab)
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November 2020 AQA A level Physics grade boundaries
| Qualification or route | Max mark | Grade: lowest mark, and % of max mark | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade A* | Grade A | Grade B | Grade C | Grade D | Grade E | ||
| Option A | 250 | 18875.2% | 15863.2% | 12951.6% | 10040% | 7228.8% | 4417.6% |
| Option B | 250 | 18774.8% | 15662.4% | 12851.2% | 10040% | 7228.8% | 4417.6% |
| Option C | 250 | 18875.2% | 15662.4% | 12851.2% | 10040% | 7228.8% | 4417.6% |
| Option D | 250 | 18875.2% | 15762.8% | 12851.2% | 10040% | 7228.8% | 4417.6% |
| Option E | 250 | 19377.2% | 16264.8% | 13252.8% | 10240.8% | 7329.2% | 4417.6% |
| Paper | Max mark | Grade: lowest mark, and % of max mark | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade A* | Grade A | Grade B | Grade C | Grade D | Grade E | ||
| Physics Paper 17408/1 | 85 | 6677.6% | 5665.9% | 4654.1% | 3642.4% | 2630.6% | 1618.8% |
| Physics Paper 27408/2 | 85 | 6677.6% | 5665.9% | 4654.1% | 3642.4% | 2630.6% | 1618.8% |
| Physics Paper 3 Section A7408/3A | 45 | 3271.1% | 2555.6% | 2044.4% | 1533.3% | 1124.4% | 715.6% |
| Physics Paper 3 Section B Opt A7408/3BA | 35 | 2674.3% | 2160% | 1748.6% | 1337.1% | 925.7% | 514.3% |
| Physics Paper 3 Section B Opt B7408/3BB | 35 | 2468.6% | 1954.3% | 1542.9% | 1131.4% | 822.9% | 514.3% |
| Physics Paper 3 Section B Opt C7408/3BC | 35 | 2468.6% | 1954.3% | 1542.9% | 1131.4% | 822.9% | 514.3% |
| Physics Paper 3 Section B Opt D7408/3BD | 35 | 2571.4% | 2057.1% | 1645.7% | 1234.3% | 822.9% | 514.3% |
| Physics Paper 3 Section B Opt D7408/3BE | 35 | 2880% | 2571.4% | 2057.1% | 1542.9% | 1028.6% | 514.3% |
- Paper (component) boundaries are notional: AQA publishes them for illustration, and only the subject boundaries decide the grade.
Source: AQA grade boundaries, A level November 2020 (opens filestore.aqa.org.uk in a new tab)
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June 2019 AQA A level Physics grade boundaries
| Qualification or route | Max mark | Grade: lowest mark, and % of max mark | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade A* | Grade A | Grade B | Grade C | Grade D | Grade E | ||
| Option A | 250 | 19879.2% | 17168.4% | 14357.2% | 11646.4% | 8935.6% | 6224.8% |
| Option B | 250 | 19778.8% | 16967.6% | 14256.8% | 11546% | 8835.2% | 6124.4% |
| Option C | 250 | 19879.2% | 16967.6% | 14256.8% | 11546% | 8935.6% | 6325.2% |
| Option D | 250 | 19879.2% | 17068% | 14256.8% | 11546% | 8835.2% | 6124.4% |
| Option E | 250 | 20381.2% | 17570% | 14658.4% | 11847.2% | 9036% | 6224.8% |
| Paper | Max mark | Grade: lowest mark, and % of max mark | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade A* | Grade A | Grade B | Grade C | Grade D | Grade E | ||
| Physics Paper 17408/1 | 85 | 6981.2% | 6070.6% | 5058.8% | 4047.1% | 3136.5% | 2225.9% |
| Physics Paper 27408/2 | 85 | 6981.2% | 6070.6% | 5058.8% | 4148.2% | 3237.6% | 2327.1% |
| Physics Paper 3 Section A7408/3A | 45 | 3475.6% | 2862.2% | 2351.1% | 1840% | 1431.1% | 1022.2% |
| Physics Paper 3 Section B Opt A7408/3BA | 35 | 2777.1% | 2365.7% | 1954.3% | 1542.9% | 1131.4% | 720% |
| Physics Paper 3 Section B Opt B7408/3BB | 35 | 2674.3% | 2160% | 1748.6% | 1337.1% | 925.7% | 617.1% |
| Physics Paper 3 Section B Opt C7408/3BC | 35 | 2674.3% | 2160% | 1748.6% | 1440% | 1131.4% | 822.9% |
| Physics Paper 3 Section B Opt D7408/3BD | 35 | 2777.1% | 2262.9% | 1851.4% | 1440% | 1028.6% | 617.1% |
| Physics Paper 3 Section B Opt E7408/3BE | 35 | 3085.7% | 2777.1% | 2262.9% | 1748.6% | 1234.3% | 720% |
- Paper (component) boundaries are notional: AQA publishes them for illustration, and only the subject boundaries decide the grade.
Source: AQA grade boundaries, A level June 2019 (opens filestore.aqa.org.uk in a new tab)
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June 2018 AQA A level Physics grade boundaries
| Qualification or route | Max mark | Grade: lowest mark, and % of max mark | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade A* | Grade A | Grade B | Grade C | Grade D | Grade E | ||
| Option A | 250 | 18373.2% | 15060% | 12550% | 10040% | 7530% | 5120.4% |
| Option E | 250 | 18674.4% | 15361.2% | 12851.2% | 10341.2% | 7831.2% | 5321.2% |
| Option C | 250 | 18473.6% | 15260.8% | 12750.8% | 10240.8% | 7730.8% | 5220.8% |
| Option B | 250 | 18172.4% | 14758.8% | 12248.8% | 9839.2% | 7429.6% | 5020% |
| Option D | 250 | 18172.4% | 14959.6% | 12449.6% | 9939.6% | 7429.6% | 5020% |
| Paper | Max mark | Grade: lowest mark, and % of max mark | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade A* | Grade A | Grade B | Grade C | Grade D | Grade E | ||
| Physics Paper 17408/1 | 85 | 6677.6% | 5665.9% | 4755.3% | 3844.7% | 2934.1% | 2124.7% |
| Physics Paper 27408/2 | 85 | 6070.6% | 4856.5% | 4047.1% | 3237.6% | 2428.2% | 1618.8% |
| Physics Paper 3 Section A7408/3A | 45 | 3066.7% | 2351.1% | 1942.2% | 1533.3% | 1124.4% | 715.6% |
| Physics Paper 3 Section Ba7408/3BA | 35 | 2777.1% | 2365.7% | 1954.3% | 1542.9% | 1131.4% | 720% |
| Physics Paper 3 Section Bb7408/3BB | 35 | 2571.4% | 2057.1% | 1645.7% | 1234.3% | 925.7% | 617.1% |
| Physics Paper 3 Section Bc7408/3BC | 35 | 2880% | 2571.4% | 2057.1% | 1645.7% | 1234.3% | 822.9% |
| Physics Paper 3 Section Bd7408/3BD | 35 | 2674.3% | 2262.9% | 1851.4% | 1440% | 1028.6% | 617.1% |
| Physics Paper 3 Section Be7408/3BE | 35 | 2982.9% | 2674.3% | 2160% | 1748.6% | 1337.1% | 925.7% |
- Paper (component) boundaries are notional: AQA publishes them for illustration, and only the subject boundaries decide the grade.
Source: AQA grade boundaries, A level June 2018 (opens filestore.aqa.org.uk in a new tab)
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June 2017 AQA A level Physics grade boundaries
| Qualification or route | Max mark | Grade: lowest mark, and % of max mark | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade A* | Grade A | Grade B | Grade C | Grade D | Grade E | ||
| Option A | 250 | 18172.4% | 14959.6% | 12650.4% | 10341.2% | 8132.4% | 5923.6% |
| Option B | 250 | 17469.6% | 14256.8% | 12048% | 9839.2% | 7630.4% | 5421.6% |
| Option C | 250 | 18373.2% | 15160.4% | 12750.8% | 10341.2% | 7931.6% | 5622.4% |
| Option D | 250 | 17670.4% | 14558% | 12248.8% | 9939.6% | 7630.4% | 5321.2% |
| Option E | 250 | 18373.2% | 15260.8% | 12951.6% | 10642.4% | 8333.2% | 6124.4% |
| Paper | Max mark | Grade: lowest mark, and % of max mark | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade A* | Grade A | Grade B | Grade C | Grade D | Grade E | ||
| Physics Paper 17408/1 | 85 | 6171.8% | 5058.8% | 4249.4% | 3541.2% | 2832.9% | 2023.5% |
| Physics Paper 27408/2 | 85 | 6475.3% | 5463.5% | 4552.9% | 3743.5% | 2934.1% | 2023.5% |
| Physics Paper 3 Section A7408/3A | 45 | 2964.4% | 2248.9% | 1840% | 1431.1% | 1022.2% | 715.6% |
| Physics Paper 3 Section Ba7408/3BA | 35 | 2777.1% | 2365.7% | 2057.1% | 1748.6% | 1440% | 1234.3% |
| Physics Paper 3 Section Bb7408/3BB | 35 | 2262.9% | 1645.7% | 1337.1% | 1028.6% | 822.9% | 720% |
| Physics Paper 3 Section Bc7408/3BC | 35 | 2880% | 2571.4% | 2160% | 1748.6% | 1337.1% | 925.7% |
| Physics Paper 3 Section Bd7408/3BD | 35 | 2468.6% | 1954.3% | 1542.9% | 1131.4% | 822.9% | 617.1% |
| Physics Paper 3 Section Be7408/3BE | 35 | 2982.9% | 2674.3% | 2365.7% | 2057.1% | 1748.6% | 1440% |
- Paper (component) boundaries are notional: AQA publishes them for illustration, and only the subject boundaries decide the grade.
Source: AQA grade boundaries, A level June 2017 (opens filestore.aqa.org.uk in a new tab)
Use these on your question decks: keep them in your account, then choose them on any deck's Grade boundaries page to see your predicted grade against them.
Common questions
What were the Physics grade boundaries in June 2026?
In June 2026, an A needed 162 out of 250 and an E needed 61 on option A. On option E, an A needed 159 out of 250 and an E needed 61. On option C, an A needed 161 out of 250 and an E needed 58. The full table, with the boundaries for each paper, is at the top of this page.
Where do these AQA A level Physics grade boundaries come from?
Every number is copied from AQA's own published grade boundary document for that series, which is linked under each table. We lay them out by course so you don't have to search a document covering every subject, and nothing is changed or estimated.
Why do grade boundaries change every year?
Boundaries are set after each exam has been marked, so that a grade means the same standard even when one year's paper is harder than another's. A harder paper usually has lower boundaries. That is why an old paper is best marked against its own year's boundaries, which is what the tables here are for.
When are new Physics grade boundaries published?
AQA publishes grade boundaries on results day: for summer exams that is mid August for A levels and a week later for GCSEs, and November and January series get theirs on their own results days. We add them here after that, usually well before the papers themselves are released.
More grade boundaries: every AQA course or every board.
cookie is independent and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any exam board. Every paper here is a link to the board's own copy on its own website, and the papers belong to the boards that set them. If a link has stopped working, the board's own past paper page is linked on each course. The grade boundaries are copied from the boards’ own published documents, each linked under its table.