A-Level Classical Studies grade boundaries — November 2022
Cambridge International AS & A Level (9274). Minimum weighted marks for each grade in the November 2022 series, by paper combination. Find the row matching the papers you sat.
A Level options — November 2022
| Papers | Max | A* | A | B | C | D | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Papers 11, 21, 31, 41 | 200 | 15779% | 13769% | 11759% | 10050% | 8342% | 6734% |
| Papers 12, 22, 32, 42 | 200 | 15779% | 13769% | 11759% | 10050% | 8342% | 6734% |
| Papers 13, 23, 33, 43 | 200 | 15779% | 13769% | 11759% | 10050% | 8342% | 6734% |
| Papers 31, 41, 97 | 200 | 15477% | 13467% | 11457% | 9749% | 8040% | 6432% |
| Papers 32, 42, 98 | 200 | 15779% | 13668% | 11558% | 9749% | 8040% | 6332% |
| Papers 33, 43, 99 | 200 | 15779% | 13668% | 11558% | 9749% | 8040% | 6332% |
Marks are minimum weighted totals; percentages are rounded up. Anything below the E threshold is ungraded (U).
AS Level options — November 2022
| Papers | Max | A | B | C | D | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Papers 11, 21 | 100 | 6969% | 6060% | 5050% | 4040% | 3131% |
| Papers 12, 22 | 100 | 6969% | 6060% | 5050% | 4040% | 3131% |
| Papers 13, 23 | 100 | 6969% | 6060% | 5050% | 4040% | 3131% |
Marks are minimum weighted totals; percentages are rounded up. Anything below the E threshold is ungraded (U).
Paper (component) thresholds — November 2022
The minimum raw mark on each individual paper. Cambridge weights and adds these to set the syllabus boundaries above; there is no A* at paper level.
| Paper | Max | A | B | C | D | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 11 | 50 | 3570% | 3060% | 2550% | 2040% | 1632% |
| Paper 12 | 50 | 3570% | 3060% | 2550% | 2040% | 1632% |
| Paper 13 | 50 | 3570% | 3060% | 2550% | 2040% | 1632% |
| Paper 21 | 50 | 3468% | 3060% | 2550% | 2040% | 1530% |
| Paper 22 | 50 | 3468% | 3060% | 2550% | 2040% | 1530% |
| Paper 23 | 50 | 3468% | 3060% | 2550% | 2040% | 1530% |
| Paper 31 | 50 | 3366% | 2958% | 2652% | 2244% | 1836% |
| Paper 32 | 50 | 3366% | 2958% | 2652% | 2244% | 1836% |
| Paper 33 | 50 | 3366% | 2958% | 2652% | 2244% | 1836% |
| Paper 41 | 50 | 3570% | 2857% | 2448% | 2142% | 1836% |
| Paper 42 | 50 | 3570% | 2857% | 2448% | 2142% | 1836% |
| Paper 43 | 50 | 3570% | 2857% | 2448% | 2142% | 1836% |
Frequently asked
- What was the A* boundary for Classical Studies in November 2022?
- For Papers 11, 21, 31, 41, an A* needed 157 out of 200 weighted marks (79%). Other paper combinations have their own thresholds — see the table above.
- What mark was a pass (grade E) in Classical Studies November 2022?
- Grade E is the lowest pass. For Papers 11, 21, 31, 41 it needed 67/200 (34%). Below that the result is U (ungraded).
- Why are the paper thresholds different from the overall boundaries?
- Cambridge sets a threshold for each paper (component) first, then weights and adds them to get the syllabus boundary for each combination of papers. Your grade comes from the weighted total, not from any single paper. Paper thresholds have no A* — the A* only exists at syllabus level.
Calculate your Classical Studies grade → Percentage needed for each grade
Figures sourced from the official Cambridge grade threshold tables. Always confirm with your exam board.