AQA GCSE Computer Science Grade Boundaries
See official historical grade boundaries for AQA 8525 and calculate your predicted grade from your mock exam results.
Want to gain those extra marks? Target your weakest Paper 1 algorithm or Paper 2 systems topics.
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Both Paper 1 (90 marks) and Paper 2 (90 marks) carry equal 50% weighting for a combined maximum total of 180 marks:
| Grade | June 2024 (Marks / %) | June 2023 (Marks / %) | June 2022 (Marks / %) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 137 / 180 (76.1%) | 139 / 180 (77.2%) | 134 / 180 (74.4%) |
| Grade 8 | 122 / 180 (67.8%) | 124 / 180 (68.9%) | 119 / 180 (66.1%) |
| Grade 7 | 107 / 180 (59.4%) | 109 / 180 (60.6%) | 104 / 180 (57.8%) |
| Grade 6 | 89 / 180 (49.4%) | 91 / 180 (50.6%) | 86 / 180 (47.8%) |
| Grade 5 | 72 / 180 (40.0%) | 74 / 180 (41.1%) | 69 / 180 (38.3%) |
| Grade 4 | 55 / 180 (30.6%) | 57 / 180 (31.7%) | 52 / 180 (28.9%) |
| Grade 3 | 38 / 180 (21.1%) | 40 / 180 (22.2%) | 36 / 180 (20.0%) |
3 Key Takeaways from AQA Computer Science Grade Boundaries
You do not need 100%
Many students panic when they lose marks on complex Paper 1 Python coding questions. You only need approximately 76–77% across both papers to achieve a top Grade 9.
Foundation in core concepts
Securing marks on Paper 2 recall topics (binary conversion, hardware, network definitions) easily secures a standard pass (Grade 4) or strong pass (Grade 5).
Each grade is ~15 marks apart
Across the whole qualification, each grade boundary is typically separated by only 15–18 raw marks. Gaining just 8 marks on Paper 1 and 8 on Paper 2 can raise your GCSE by a full grade.
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