June 2026 AQA GCSE English Language grade boundaries
Minimum total raw marks across all the papers. There are no tiers: everyone sits the same papers. Boundaries change every series, so use them as a rough guide when you mark an older paper.
English Language (8700): grade 7 = 103/160, grade 4 = 75/160
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Two: Paper 1 and Paper 2. Everyone sits both: there are no tiers. Practise each paper's questions on their own, then sit both papers timed.
How many marks did grade 4 need in AQA GCSE English Language in June 2026?
In June 2026, AQA GCSE English Language 8700 needed 75/160 for grade 4 and 103/160 for grade 7. One overall mark decides the grade, from 9 to 1. Boundaries change every series, so use them as a guide when you mark a paper, not as a predicted grade.
Which AQA GCSE English Language year should I sit as a mock?
Sit a complete set: both papers from the same series, timed and without notes. Keep the most recent full set unseen for this, and use older papers for topic practice first. Grade boundaries change every series, so treat any boundary as a rough guide, not a predicted grade.
How do I improve my English Language answers after marking a paper?
Choose one response and compare it with the criteria for that question. Identify whether you need clearer explanation, more relevant evidence or better organisation, then rewrite that response. Ask your teacher to check an example if you're unsure how to apply the criteria.
Should I practise a whole English Language paper or one question at a time?
Practise individual questions to work on a particular skill, then attempt full papers to practise timing and moving between tasks. Follow the instructions for your own specification: question types can differ between courses.