What Is the Pass Mark for A Level Maths?
What Is the Pass Mark for A Level Maths?
Created:Updated: 11-August-2025
Wondering what percentage you need to pass A Level Maths with AQA?
Many students—and parents—want to know what mark will get them that all-important “E” grade or higher.
How Are A Level Maths Grades Set?
A Level Maths, like all A Levels, is graded from A* to E.
To pass, you must achieve at least an E grade.
The actual percentage required to pass can vary each year and depends on grade boundaries set by the exam board. As we offer the AQA A Level Mathematics (7357) syllabus, your grades will be determined using AQA’s official boundaries.
Typical Pass Marks for AQA A Level Maths
As a general guide, the pass mark (grade E) is often set somewhere around the low-40% range of the total available marks.
This can vary depending on the difficulty of the paper each year and the performance of all students nationally.
AQA adjusts grade boundaries after exams are marked to ensure fairness.
Check the latest official AQA boundaries here:
What Are Grade Boundaries?
Grade boundaries show the minimum mark needed for each grade in a given exam session.
For example, if the boundary for an E is set at 42%, then scoring 42% or higher will earn you a pass for that series.
Boundaries are published after each series and can change slightly year to year.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do universities care about my percentage or my grade?
Universities are interested in your final grade, not the specific percentage.
Are grade boundaries the same for every exam board?
No—they differ between AQA, Edexcel, and OCR, and are set after each exam series.
Can grade boundaries change?
Yes—boundaries are reviewed and adjusted annually to reflect the national standard.
What else should I know for Maths?
Check our guides on which calculator you need, how hard A Level Maths is, and how to find an exam centre.