Calculate your average A-Level grade, total UCAS Tariff points, and check if your predicted grades meet university offer conditions. Supports AQA, Edexcel & OCR exam boards.
Add your subjects, choose A-Level or AS-Level and a grade (A* to U). Total UCAS points, the average grade, and the university offer comparison below update automatically using the Tariff tables on this page.
Average grade rule: total points ÷ number of graded subjects = average points per subject, then matched to the nearest grade in the A-Level table below (56/48/40/32/24/16/0). If the average falls exactly halfway between two grades, the lower grade is shown (conservative rounding). This rule is a direct consequence of the UCAS points table on this page. Rebuilt 2026-10-09.
UCAS Tariff points for qualifications completed from 2017 onward. Based on the standard UCAS Tariff tables.
Select or enter a university offer to see how your predicted or actual grades compare.
Why there is no “met / not met” label: universities state typical offers as grade combinations (e.g. ABB), but neither this page nor the published UCAS guidance define a single rule for comparing a set of grades against such an offer — real conditional offers often name specific subjects and extra conditions (see the UCAS page on conditional offers). This tool therefore shows your grade set vs the offer grade set side by side, plus each side's UCAS Tariff total computed from the points table on this page, and makes no pass/fail judgement. Always confirm the exact conditions directly with the university.
The most common type of offer. The university offers you a place on the condition that you achieve specific A-Level grades (e.g., ABB). If you meet these grades on results day, your place is confirmed. If you fall just short, the university may still accept you or enter you into Clearing.
A guaranteed place regardless of your A-Level results. You've already met all the academic requirements (perhaps through achieved qualifications or a successful interview/portfolio). Your place is secured as long as you make the university your firm (first) choice.
Clearing is UCAS' process for matching students to university places that are still available after A-Level results day (typically August). It runs from July to October.
A-Levels (Advanced Levels) are subject-based qualifications typically taken by students in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland between ages 16 - 18, usually over two years. They are the standard entry requirement for UK universities.
Grading uses a scale from A* (highest) to E (minimum pass), with U indicating ungraded. The reformed A-Level system (introduced from 2015) is linear:
Each year, exam boards set grade boundaries based on exam difficulty and statistical evidence to ensure fairness across years.
The A* grade is the highest achievable grade at A-Level. It was introduced in 2010 to differentiate the very highest-achieving students from those achieving a standard A grade.
Grade boundaries vary each year by subject, exam board, and paper difficulty. Below are typical percentage ranges:
| Grade | Typical % Range | UCAS Points | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| A* | 90%+ (with 80%+ overall) | 56 | : |
| A | 80 - 89% | 48 | : |
| B | 70 - 79% | 40 | : |
| C | 60 - 69% | 32 | : |
| D | 50 - 59% | 24 | : |
| E | 40 - 49% | 16 | Minimum passing grade |
| U | Below 40% | 0 | : |
Note: Boundaries differ by exam board and subject. AQA, Edexcel, and OCR each publish official grade boundaries on results day. These are illustrative averages.
The A-Level system was reformed between 2015 and 2018 in England. Here's how the old and new systems compare:
| Feature | Old System (Pre-2015) | New System (Reformed) |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | : | : |
| AS-Level | Contributed 50% to final A-Level grade. Could be taken as standalone qualification. | Standalone qualification (no longer counts toward A-Level). Half the content, examined at the end of Year 1. |
| Exams | : | All exams at the end of Year 2 (except AS) |
| Coursework | : | : |
| Retakes | Could retake individual modules | Must retake all exams for the subject (no module retakes) |
| Grading | : | : |
Note for Wales and Northern Ireland: Wales has also moved to linear but retains some modular elements. Northern Ireland has kept a more modular approach. This calculator uses the England reformed system for UCAS points.
Assessment and Qualifications Alliance. The largest exam board in England. Known for its clear mark schemes and wide subject range. Most A-Level subjects available.
Pearson Edexcel. Popular for STEM subjects including Maths, Further Maths and Sciences. has both UK and International A-Levels. Known for applied maths and science practicals.
Oxford, Cambridge and RSA Examinations. Known for rigorous assessment, strong humanities subjects, and the Cambridge Technicals vocational qualifications. Part of Cambridge University Press & Assessment.
UCAS Tariff points convert your qualifications and grades into a numerical score. Universities use them to set entry requirements. For A-Levels:
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Your Firm (first) choice is your top preference. Your Insurance (second) choice is a backup with lower entry requirements. If you meet both, you go to your Firm.
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