AQA GCSE Maths marks needed
Marks needed for grade 7
166of 240 left
163 to 166 on the 2024 to 2026 boundaries
- Paper 156/80
- Paper 255/80
- Paper 355/80
Questions people ask
How many marks do I need for grade 9 in AQA GCSE Maths?
In June 2026, grade 9 on the Higher tier needed 219 out of 240 (91%). Grade 7 needed 166.
How much do AQA GCSE Maths grade boundaries change?
Grade 7 on the Higher tier needed between 163 and 166 marks from 2024 to 2026. The planner shows what you need on each of those years' boundaries.
Do all papers count the same?
Yes, every mark counts once. The papers are Paper 1 out of 80, Paper 2 out of 80, Paper 3 out of 80: 240 marks in all (Higher tier).
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How we work this out
What it does
Enter your marks so far and pick a grade: see the marks you need on the AQA Maths papers still to sit.
AQA GCSE Maths (8300), Higher and Foundation: every published series since 2017.
Method
- Add your marks on the papers you have sat, real or mock. A blank paper is one still to sit.
- Take your target grade's boundary from the latest series and subtract your marks.
- The rest is what the papers still to sit must bring in, never more than they are worth.
- The same sum on each recent year's boundary gives the range.