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Additional information on grade boundaries can be found on this webpage.  \nFor further information, [contact](contact eos@aqa.org.uk)[ ](contact eos@aqa.org.uk)[eos@aqa.org.uk](contact eos@aqa.org.uk).  \nPublished 26 February 2026  \nSubject grade boundaries – January 2026 exams  \nThis document shows the confirmed subject grade boundaries and the notional component grade boundaries for illustrative purposes only See this webpage for a guide to notional component grade boundaries  \nFor further information, email [eos@aqa.org.uk](eos@aqa.org.uk)  \n\n| ELC |  |  |  |  |  |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| Subject Code | Subject Title | Maximum Mark | Grade Boundaries |  |  |\n|  |  |  | 3 | 2 | 1 |\n| 5930 | MATHEMATICS | 240 | 192 | 126 | 60 |\n|  |  |  |  |  |  |\n| 5973 | STEP UP TO ENGLISH (GOLD) | 240 | 106 | - | - |\n| 5972 | STEP UP TO ENGLISH (SILVER) | 240 | - | 158 | 89 |\n\nVersion 1.0 26 February 2026  \nCopyright © 2026 AQA and its licensors. All rights reserved.  \nAQA Education (AQA) is a registered charity (number 1073334) and a company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales (number 3644723) .  \nOur registered address is AQA, Devas Street, Manchester M15 6EX.","cbCaic51dF94YVC8","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaic51dF94YVC8","pdf",137415,"English","# Grade boundaries – January 2026 exams\n## ELC\n# Subject grade boundaries – January 2026 exams","[{\"question\":\"What is the purpose of this document?\",\"answer\":\"This document provides the confirmed subject grade boundaries and notional component grade boundaries for the ELC qualifications examined in January 2026.\"},{\"question\":\"What subjects are covered in this grade boundary document?\",\"answer\":\"The document covers Mathematics (5930), Step up to English (Gold) (5973), and Step up to English (Silver) (5972).\"},{\"question\":\"Where can I find more information about grade boundaries?\",\"answer\":\"Additional information on grade boundaries can be found on the AQA webpage, and a guide to notional component grade boundaries is also available.\"}]","Grade Boundaries - January 2026 Exams - ELC | PDF"]