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There is no single fixed percentage for an A at A-Level — grade boundaries are set by each exam board after the exam series. As a rough guide based on historical data, an A grade typically requires around 80% and above, while an A* is usually 90%+. However, boundaries have been known to shift by 5–10 percentage points depending on how difficult that year's papers were. Always check the official AQA, Edexcel, or OCR boundary tables published on Results Day.

Under the current UCAS Tariff, an A grade at A-Level is worth 48 points. A* = 56 pts, A = 48, B = 40, C = 32, D = 24, E = 16. Three A grades (ABB for example) would give you 48+40+40 = 128 UCAS points. Most Russell Group universities state entry requirements as specific grade conditions (e.g. AAB) rather than point totals.

Yes. The A* grade was introduced in 2010 and is awarded to students who achieve an A overall and score 90% or above in their A2 (Year 13) units/papers specifically. It is the highest A-Level grade and worth 56 UCAS tariff points — 8 more than a standard A.

For reformed linear A-Levels (introduced from 2015 onwards in England), AS-Levels are decoupled — they are a standalone qualification and do not count towards your A-Level grade. Only your Year 13 (A2) exams determine your A-Level grade. Some subjects still have coursework or NEA (Non-Exam Assessment) components that contribute to the final grade.

If you miss your firm or insurance offer, you automatically enter UCAS Clearing. Clearing opens on Results Day (13 August 2026 for A-Levels) and allows you to apply to courses at universities with remaining places. You can also request a re-mark (Enquiries about Results) if you believe your paper was marked incorrectly.

A* ≈ 4.0 GPA, A ≈ 3.7, B ≈ 3.3, C ≈ 3.0, D ≈ 2.0. US universities use this as a rough benchmark when evaluating UK applicants. Our UK to US GPA converter provides a more precise calculation based on your full grade profile.