GCSE Psychology
When you’re ready to take on your GCSE psychology exam, your mind needs to be in prime condition. After all, that’s what psychology is all about. With our teacher-written GCSE psychology revision resources, you can prepare in the most effective way, arming your brain with all the tools you’ll need to thrive. If you’re teaching students in advance of their GCSE psychology finals, our resources could be useful to you, too. They’ll help you plan your lessons around the most relevant topics, as well as allowing you to visualise key areas that many students find challenging.
GCSE Psychology Revision Resources
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AQA GCSE Psychology
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GCSE Psychology Grade Boundaries
Grade boundaries decide what scores achieve certain grades. They change every year and differ between exam boards. You won’t know the exact boundaries for your exam in advance, but looking at past grade boundaries can give you a useful guideline about the mark range typically required for each grade. In 2025, on the AQA GCSE psychology exam, a score of 170 gave you a grade 9, and 156 a grade 8.
GCSE Psychology Specifications
Exam specifications are what tells you which subjects will be covered in your GCSE psychology exam. If you know what they are, you can focus your revision on these key areas, allowing you to spend your time effectively. On the current GCSE psychology exam, you're likely to find topics such as process of memory, visual cues and theories of perception.
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I pass GCSE psychology?
To pass your GCSE psychology exam, you should analyse case studies, read past exam examples, learn how to manage time effectively by taking mock exams, and understand what your examiner expects of you by getting to grips with exam specifications.
Is a psychology GCSE useful?
A GCSE in psychology can open the doors to focussed future learning and a range of different careers. While jobs in mental health, counselling and social care are the more obvious choices of career, a good understanding of psychology can also benefit you in marketing, government and strategy roles.
How difficult is GCSE psychology?
GCSE psychology can be made easier by focusing on the right areas of revision. Understanding the topics the exam will cover and memorising key studies can help make passing more manageable.
