A-Level Global Perspectives Research grade boundaries — March 2025
Cambridge International AS & A Level (9239). Minimum weighted marks for each grade in the March 2025 series, by paper combination. Find the row matching the papers you sat.
Compared with March 2024, the A* boundary for Papers 02, 03, 04, 12 fell by 3 marks (190 → 187) and the E boundary rose by 6 marks (104 → 110).
A Level options — March 2025
| Papers | Max | A* | A | B | C | D | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Papers 02, 03, 04, 12 | 250 | 18775% | 17370% | 15964% | 14257% | 12651% | 11044% |
| Papers 04, 88 | 250 | 18876% | 17470% | 16064% | 14458% | 12952% | 11446% |
| Papers 04, 98 | 250 | 18775% | 17269% | 15763% | 14057% | 12450% | 10844% |
| Papers 04, 78 | 250 | 18775% | 17269% | 15763% | 14057% | 12350% | 10743% |
Marks are minimum weighted totals; percentages are rounded up. Anything below the E threshold is ungraded (U).
AS Level options — March 2025
| Papers | Max | A | B | C | D | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Papers 02, 03, 12 | 125 | 8972% | 8266% | 7460% | 6754% | 6048% |
| Papers 02, 12, 38 | 125 | 8972% | 8266% | 7460% | 6754% | 6048% |
| Papers 02, 12, 39 | 125 | 8972% | 8266% | 7460% | 6754% | 6048% |
| Papers 02, 12, 37 | 125 | 8871% | 8165% | 7359% | 6653% | 5948% |
Marks are minimum weighted totals; percentages are rounded up. Anything below the E threshold is ungraded (U).
Paper (component) thresholds — March 2025
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 02 | 40 | 2973% | 2665% | 2358% | 2153% | 1948% |
| Paper 03 | 40 | 2768% | 2563% | 2358% | 2153% | 1948% |
| Paper 04 | 85 | 5768% | 5262% | 4655% | 4048% | 3440% |
| Paper 12 | 45 | 3374% | 3169% | 2863% | 2556% | 2249% |
March 2025 vs March 2024
Change in the minimum mark for matching paper routes (same series, one year earlier). Positive = harder to reach the grade.
| Papers | A* | A | B | C | D | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Papers 02, 03, 04, 12 | -3 190→187 | +1 172→173 | +5 154→159 | +5 137→142 | +6 120→126 | +6 104→110 |
| Papers 02, 03, 12 | +1 88→89 | +2 80→82 | +2 72→74 | +3 64→67 | +3 57→60 | |
| Papers 04, 88 | +1 187→188 | +4 170→174 | +7 153→160 | +8 136→144 | +10 119→129 | +11 103→114 |
| Papers 04, 98 | -1 188→187 | +2 170→172 | +5 152→157 | +5 135→140 | +6 118→124 | +6 102→108 |
| Papers 04, 78 | ±0 187→187 | +3 169→172 | +6 151→157 | +6 134→140 | +6 117→123 | +7 100→107 |
| Papers 02, 12, 38 | +1 88→89 | +2 80→82 | +2 72→74 | +3 64→67 | +3 57→60 |
Global Perspectives Research grade boundaries March 2024 → · All sessions since March 2022 →
Frequently asked
- What was the A* boundary for Global Perspectives Research in March 2025?
- For Papers 02, 03, 04, 12, an A* needed 187 out of 250 weighted marks (75%). Other paper combinations have their own thresholds — see the table above.
- What mark was a pass (grade E) in Global Perspectives Research March 2025?
- Grade E is the lowest pass. For Papers 02, 03, 04, 12 it needed 110/250 (44%). 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.
- Did Global Perspectives Research grade boundaries go up or down in March 2025?
- Compared with March 2024, the A* boundary for Papers 02, 03, 04, 12 fell by 3 marks (190 → 187) and the E boundary rose by 6 marks (104 → 110). Boundaries move to keep the standard constant when a paper turns out harder or easier than usual.
Calculate your Global Perspectives Research grade → Percentage needed for each grade
Figures sourced from the official Cambridge grade threshold tables. Always confirm with your exam board.