GCSE Grade Converter – 9 to 1 vs A* to G Explained
Compare GCSE 9–1 grades with the old A*–G letters using Ofqual’s guidance. See standard pass (4) and strong pass (5) at a glance.
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How to use it
Pick a number grade or an old letter grade to see how they compare. Ofqual says the scales are not directly equivalent, but the bottom of grade 7 lines up with the bottom of A, the bottom of 4 with the bottom of C, and the bottom of 1 with the bottom of G.
FAQ
Is a 4 a pass?
Grade 4 is a “standard pass” and grade 5 a “strong pass” in England.
Is grade 9 the same as A*?
No. Grade 9 is above the old A* level – fewer students get a 9 than used to get an A*.
Do Wales and Northern Ireland use 9–1?
They use different grading scales – check with your exam board.
Official sources
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