GCSE English Language
GCSE Grade Calculator
Enter your marks from both papers to estimate your overall English Language grade and see where your next marks could come from.
Your marks
Enter your section scores
Reference guide
Typical grade boundaries
| Grade | Marks out of 160 | Approx. percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | 126–160 | 79%+ |
| 8 | 114–125 | 71–78% |
| 7 | 102–113 | 64–70% |
| 6 | 89–101 | 56–63% |
| 5 | 76–88 | 48–55% |
| 4 | 63–75 | 39–47% |
| 3 | 50–62 | 31–38% |
| Below 3 | 0–49 | 0–30% |
This is an estimate using typical recent AQA-style boundaries. Official boundaries can change between exam sessions.
How it works
Two papers, four sections
Each AQA English Language paper contributes 80 marks: 40 for reading and 40 for writing. Use this calculator as a revision guide, then focus practice on the section where you have the most room to improve.
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