AQA A-level Physics grade boundaries
In June 2025, A* took 182/250 (72.8%). Every published series below, as raw marks or percentages — from AQA's official documents, sources included.
What do I need for a A*?
Physics Adv (Astrophysics)
Grade A* = 182/250 (72.8%)
June 2025
Recent range across selected series: 171–182 marks (68.4–72.8%)
Boundaries move every series — aim a comfortable margin above the recent range, not at the boundary itself.
What grade is my mark?
Boundaries are set fresh every series and move year to year — treat these as a guide to the difficulty band, not a promise.
| Grade | June 2025latest | June 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| A* | 182 | 171 |
| A | 152 | 138 |
| B | 126 | 114 |
| C | 100 | 91 |
| D | 75 | 68 |
| E | 50 | 45 |
| Max mark | 250 | 250 |
Sources — official board publications
- June 2025aqa.org.uk/files/4d13b8d4-a73a-42f9-8ae8-39e54da13200/dbed610cecc941b4…retrieved 2026-07-08
- June 2024aqa.org.uk/files/332be86c-d21f-4769-9a42-df18b3ec13ea/c795ea20340988cb…retrieved 2026-07-08
Quick answers
What mark is an A* in AQA A-level Physics?
In June 2025, A* took 182 of 250 raw marks (72.8%) on Physics Adv (Astrophysics). It moves every series — see the table for the recent range.
Why do grade boundaries change every year?
Boundaries are set after marking so that a grade reflects the same standard even when the paper is harder or easier. A hard paper gets lower boundaries; an easy one, higher. That's why revising to 'the boundary' is a trap — aim above the recent range.
Where does this data come from?
Every row is taken from AQA's official grade-boundary publications — the exact source document and retrieval date are listed under the table. Series the board hasn't published simply aren't shown.
Close the gap
A few marks off the grade you need?
The distance between grades is usually 8–12 marks of technique, not talent. I teach exactly those marks — first lesson free.