Grade Boundaries - Edexcel GCSE (9-1) - June 2026

Sep 5, 2026

Grade Boundaries for Edexcel GCSE (9-1) June 2026 provides the minimum raw marks required to achieve numbered grades 9 to 1, plus the U (ungraded) threshold. It also lists the maximum available marks for each qualification set. For linear GCSE (9-1) qualifications, grade boundaries are given for the overall qualification only, meaning all assessments must be taken in the same exam session.

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Understanding our Edexcel GCSE (9-1) Grade Boundaries

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Overall grade boundaries tables

Grade Boundaries Edexcel GCSE (9-1) June 2026 Understanding our Edexcel GCSE (9-1) Grade Boundaries This document shows the grade boundaries for reformed Edexcel GCSE (9-1) qualifications. For each set of grade boundaries, the maximum number of available marks is also shown. GCSE (9-1) qualifications are linear, and only the maximum mark and grade boundaries for the overall qualification are available in this document. These are given in raw marks. Definition of terms A grade boundary is the minimum mark at which a numbered grade (between 9 and 1) can be achieved. For example, if the grade boundary for a Grade 6 is 70 marks, then 70 is the minimum mark at which a Grade 6 can be achieved. A mark of 69 would therefore be a Grade 5. For linear qualifications, all assessments must be taken in the same exam session. You can find out more about marks at [https://qualifications.pearson.com/en/support/support-topics/results](https://qualifications.pearson.com/en/support/support-topics/results) certification/understanding-marks-and-grades.html | Arabic | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Overall grade boundaries | | | | Max Mark | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | U | | 1AA0 | Arabic (Foundation) | Subject | | 280 | | | | | 165 | 145 | 111 | 77 | 44 | 0 | | Paper(s) 1F 2F 3F 4F | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1AA0 | Arabic (Higher)
Paper(s) 1H 2H 3H 4H | Subject | | 280 | 225 | 197 | 169 | 149 | 129 | 110 | 100 |
0 | | | | 1AA0 | Arabic (Higher)
Paper(s) 1H 2HT 3H 4H | Subject | | 280 | 225 | 197 | 169 | 149 | 129 | 110 | 100 |
0 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Art, Craft & Design | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Overall grade boundaries | | Max Mark | | | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | U | | 1AD0 | Art, Craft & Design Paper(s) 01 02 | Subject | | 180 | 148 | 136 | 124 | 108 | 92 | 76 | 54 | 32 | 11 | 0 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Art & Design: Fine Art | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Overall grade boundaries | | | Max Mark | | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | U | | 1FA0 Art & Design: Fine Art
Paper(s) 01 02 | | | Subject | 180 | 148 | 136 | 124 | 108 | 92 | 76 | 54 | 32 | 11 | 0 | | Art & Design: Graphic Communication
Overall grade boundaries | | | | Max Mark | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | U | | 1GC0 Art & Design: Graphic Communication
Paper(s) 01 02 | | | Subject | 180 | 148 | 136 | 124 | 108 | 92 | 76 | 54 | 32 | 11 | 0 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Art & Design: Photography | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Overall grade boundaries | | Max Mark | | | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | U | | 1PY0 | Art & Design: Photography Paper(s) 01 02 | Subject | | 180 | 148 | 136 | 124 | 108 | 92 | 76 | 54 | 32 | 11 | 0 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Art & Design: 3D Design | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Overall grade boundaries | | Max Mark | | | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | U | | 1TD0 Art & Design: 3D Design
Paper(s) 01 02 | | Subject 180 | | | 148 | 136 | 124 | 108 | 92 | 76 | 54 | 32 | 11 | 0 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Art & Design: Textile Design | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Overall grade boundaries | | Max Mark | | | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | U | | 1TE0 Art & Design: Textile Design
Paper(s) 01 02 | | Subject 180 | | | 148 | 136 | 124 | 108 | 92 | 76 | 54 | 32 | 11 | 0 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Astronomy | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Overall grade boundaries | | Max Mark | | | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | U | | 1AS0 | Astronomy Paper(s) 01 02 | Subject | | 200 | 161 | 146 | 131 | 116 | 101 | 86 | 66 | 47 | 28 | 0 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Bi

FAQs

What is a grade boundary in Edexcel GCSE (9-1)?

A grade boundary is the minimum raw mark needed to achieve a numbered grade from 9 to 1. If a grade boundary for a grade is 70, then 70 is the minimum mark to achieve that grade.

Are grade boundaries shown for individual papers in this document?

No. For linear GCSE (9-1) qualifications, only the maximum mark and grade boundaries for the overall qualification are available in the document.

What does “linear” mean for these GCSE (9-1) qualifications?

All assessments must be taken in the same exam session. The document’s grade boundaries are aligned to the overall qualification for that session.

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