Official 2026 boundaries were published today by AQA, OCR, Pearson Edexcel and WJEC
A-Level Grade Boundaries 2026 Released: Check AQA, Edexcel, OCR and WJEC Marks
A-level grade boundaries 2026 have been officially released as students across England, Wales and Northern Ireland receive their examination results.
The confirmed boundaries show the minimum number of marks required to receive grades from A* to E in every A-level subject.
AQA Grade Boundaries 2026
AQA has published its confirmed June 2026 A-level grade boundaries in PDF and spreadsheet formats.
Students must check the correct subject and qualification code because boundaries can differ between specifications, even when the subjects have similar names.
Edexcel Grade Boundaries 2026
Pearson Edexcel has released its June 2026 GCE grade boundaries alongside notional boundaries for individual examination papers.
The overall subject boundary determines the final qualification grade. Paper-level boundaries are provided mainly as guidance and should not be used alone to calculate the final result.
OCR Grade Boundaries 2026
OCR has published confirmed grade boundaries for its June 2026 AS and A-level examinations.
The document includes the maximum available mark and the minimum marks needed for A*, A, B, C, D and E grades across OCR subjects.
WJEC and Eduqas Grade Boundaries
WJEC and Eduqas have also made their 2026 A-level grade boundaries available on results day.
Students should make sure they select the correct awarding organization and qualification before comparing their marks with the published boundaries.
Why Grade Boundaries Change
A-level grade boundaries are not fixed percentages and can change every year.
Examiners set them after reviewing the difficulty of the examination papers and the overall performance of students. A more difficult paper may have lower boundaries, while an easier paper may require higher marks.
Check the Correct Subject Code
Students should compare the qualification code printed on their results with the code in the official grade-boundary document.
Using the wrong subject, specification or examination board could produce an inaccurate grade calculation.
What to Do if You Missed a Grade
Students who are close to a higher grade should speak immediately with their school or college examinations officer.
Schools can request a copy of a marked paper, a clerical recheck or a formal review of marking. Priority reviews for students whose university place depends on the result must be submitted by August 20.
