Grade Boundaries - Edexcel GCSE (9-1) - November 2025

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Grade Boundaries for reformed Edexcel GCSE (9-1) qualifications in November 2025. The document explains grade boundaries as the minimum raw marks needed for each numbered grade from 9 down to 1, and clarifies that GCSE (9-1) linear qualifications use assessments taken in the same exam session. It provides overall grade boundary tables for qualifications including English Language, English Language 2.0, and Mathematics, showing the maximum marks and corresponding thresholds for grades 9–1 and U.

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Understanding our Edexcel GCSE (9-1) Grade Boundaries

Definition of terms

Overall grade boundaries

English Language

English Language 2.0

Mathematics

Grade Boundaries Edexcel GCSE (9-1) November 2025 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 | English Language | | | | | | | | | | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Overall grade boundaries | | Max Mark | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | U | | 1EN0 English Language
Paper(s) 01 02 | Subject | 160 | 131 | 123 | 115 | 105 | 95 | 86 | 66 | 46 | 26 | 0 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | English Language 2.0 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Overall grade boundaries | | Max Mark | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | U | | 1EN2 English Language 2.0
Paper(s) 01 02 | Subject | 160 | 140 | 130 | 121 | 109 | 97 | 86 | 65 | 44 | 24 | 0 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Mathematics | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Overall grade boundaries | | Max Mark | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | U | | 1MA1 Mathematics (Foundation) | Subject | 240 | | | | | 174 | 143 | 105 | 67 | 29 | 0 | | Paper(s) 1F 2F 3F | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1MA1 Mathematics (Higher)
Paper(s) 1H 2H 3H | Subject | 240 | 211 | 182 | 153 | 119 | 85 | 51 | 34 | | | 0 |

FAQs

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

A grade boundary is the minimum raw mark needed to achieve a specific numbered grade (9 to 1). For example, if Grade 6 starts at 70 marks, 69 marks would fall into Grade 5.

How do linear GCSE (9-1) qualifications affect grade boundaries?

For linear qualifications, all assessments must be taken in the same exam session. The document therefore provides only the maximum mark and overall grade boundary thresholds.

Does the document include grade boundaries for subjects like English Language and Mathematics?

Yes. It includes overall grade boundary tables for English Language, English Language 2.0, and Mathematics (Foundation and Higher), listing maximum marks and the grade thresholds for grades 9 to 1 and U.

Sep 5, 2026

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