Cambridge O Level candidate grades November 2020 - world totals grades A* -E

Oct 23, 2026

Cambridge O Level candidate grades for the November 2020 series are presented as cumulative world totals across grade thresholds A* through E, including an ungraded share. The table lists subject-by-subject percentages achieving each threshold, alongside the percentage of candidates ungraded. Notes explain that figures may differ from previous November series due to changes in candidate population, and that the awarding standard aligns with equivalent qualifications in England. Accessibility limitations are also stated with an email contact for alternative formats.

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Candidate grades overview

Cumulative world totals by subject

Notes on series differences and awarding standard

Accessibility and alternative format request

| Cambridge O Level candidate grades November 2020
Cumulative world totals grades A* -E
These figures may differ from those of previous November series because the population of candidates making entries was different. The awarding standard in November 2020 was aligned to that of equivalent qualifications taken in
England. | | | | | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | % achieving | | % achieving | % achieving | % achieving | % achieving | % achieving | % candidates | | A* | | A or above | B or above | C or above | D or above | E or above | ungraded | | Accounting | 17.2 | 30.5 | 49.1 | 71.5 | 80.8 | 89.7 | 10.3 | | Additional Mathematics | 8.1 | 24.7 | 47.8 | 73.2 | 81.9 | 90.1 | 9.9 | | Arabic | 50.1 | 73.7 | 86.6 | 93.4 | 97.0 | 98.6 | 1.4 | | Biology | 14.5 | 36.1 | 59.8 | 79.4 | 88.4 | 94.4 | 5.6 | | Business Studies | 10.2 | 25.5 | 45.8 | 67.1 | 77.8 | 87.5 | 12.5 | | Chemistry | 12.2 | 33.6 | 56.5 | 76.7 | 86.1 | 94.1 | 5.9 | | Combined Science | 2.0 | 5.1 | 13.3 | 27.2 | 43.4 | 62.6 | 37.4 | | Commerce | 6.7 | 19.2 | 38.8 | 65.2 | 79.0 | 88.9 | 11.1 | | Computer Science | 23.1 | 42.8 | 65.1 | 83.3 | 89.5 | 94.2 | 5.8 | | Economics | 11.3 | 28.2 | 49.9 | 71.2 | 82.4 | 91.2 | 8.8 | | English Language | 15.2 | 38.4 | 62.3 | 82.9 | 93.3 | 98.3 | 1.7 | | Environmental Management | 26.0 | 46.1 | 69.7 | 83.8 | 91.5 | 96.7 | 3.3 | | Fashion and Textiles | 16.0 | 49.7 | 73.0 | 92.6 | 95.7 | 98.8 | 1.2 | | Food and Nutrition | 0.0 | 4.1 | 17.4 | 56.2 | 84.3 | 96.1 | 3.9 | | Geography | 7.2 | 29.6 | 50.9 | 72.9 | 82.8 | 91.1 | 8.9 | | Global Perspectives | 36.9 | 64.9 | 83.3 | 94.6 | 98.8 | 100.0 | 0.0 | | History | 8.1 | 26.7 | 48.9 | 76.9 | 90.0 | 95.9 | 4.1 | | Islamic Studies | 12.7 | 37.6 | 58.7 | 78.3 | 90.5 | 96.3 | 3.7 | | Islamiyat | 26.0 | 51.4 | 74.5 | 87.6 | 94.9 | 98.0 | 2.0 | | Literature in English | 13.7 | 30.6 | 57.0 | 82.1 | 90.2 | 94.8 | 5.2 | | Mathematics D (Calculator Version) | 9.5 | 25.5 | 45.1 | 68.3 | 81.1 | 93.8 | 6.2 | Please note these grades may change following results enquiries. Page 1 of 2 Cambridge O Level candidate grades November 2020 Cumulative world totals grades A* -E These figures may differ from those of previous November series because the population of candidates making entries was different. The awarding standard in November 2020 was aligned to that of equivalent qualifications taken in England. % achieving A* % achieving A or above % achieving B or above % achieving C or above % achieving D or above % achieving E or above % candidatesungraded Physics 15.2 34.0 56.3 76.9 85.8 92.4 7.6 | Religious Studies / Bible Knowledge | 14.2 | 38.1 | 61.1 | 80.8 | 90.4 | 95.0 | 5.0 | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Sociology | 19.8 | 37.4 | 63.7 | 81.7 | 87.9 | 95.6 | 4.4 | | Statistics | 14.2 | 29.5 | 53.7 | 75.7 | 86.1 | 93.1 | 6.9 | | Travel and Tourism | 0.3 | 1.2 | 14.5 | 47.8 | 77.3 | 94.7 | 5.3 | This document was initially designed for print and as such does not reach accessibility standard WCAG 2.1 in a number of ways including missing text alternatives and missing document structure. If you need this document in a different format, contact us on [info@cambridgeinternational.org](info@cambridgeinternational.org) telling us your name, email address and requirements and we will respond within 15 working days. Please note these grades may change following results enquiries. Page 2 of 2

FAQs

What do the grades A*–E represent in this document?

They represent cumulative percentages of candidates achieving each grade threshold (A*, A or above, B or above, C or above, D or above, and E or above) by subject, plus the percentage of ungraded candidates.

Why might these November 2020 figures differ from earlier November series?

The document states the candidate population making entries was different, which can change the reported figures compared with previous November series.

What accessibility issue is mentioned, and how can an alternative format be requested?

The document notes it does not meet WCAG 2.1 accessibility standards due to missing text alternatives and document structure. Requests for another format should be sent to info@cambridgeinternational.org with name, email, and requirements, and a response is provided within 15 working days.

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