What is grade A * in GCSE?

In the current grading system, a score of 9, 8 and 7 are equivalent to an A* and A. A 9 is for a student who has performed exceptionally well. A grade of 4 is the equivalent of a C grade, known as a standard pass. A grade of 5 is also a C grade but is known as a strong pass.

Is 8 a or an * GCSE?

Grade 8 is the equivalent of in between grades A* and A. Grade 7 is the equivalent of a grade A. Grade 6 is the equivalent of just above a grade B.

What is a star grade in GCSE?

GCSEs are now graded 9-1, with 9 the highest grade. Vocational qualifications are graded pass, merit, distinction at level one, then level 2 pass (roughly equivalent to GCSE grade 4) then climbing to Level 2 distinction (roughly GCSE level 7) before the top grade of Level 2 Distinction star (L2D*).

Is 8 an A or a star?

As per the guide below, issued by the exams regulator Ofqual, the numerical system essentially boils down to the following: 9 = High A* grade. 8 = Lower A* or high A. 7 = Lower A grade.

What is GCSE grade A * G?

The full range of GCSE grades A* – G spans Levels 2 – 1 of the Qualification Frameworks for England, Wales and Northern Ireland: grades A* – C are Level 2; grades D – G are Level 1. Single award and shortcourses are graded A*, A, B, C, D, E, F, G. Double award qualifications are graded A*A*, AA, BB, CC, DD, EE, FF, GG.

GCSE 9-1 grades explained

What grade is C * in GCSE?

The B grade will equate to a grade 6. The new C* grade will equate to a grade 5. Approximately the same percentage of students that achieved a C grade and above in the past will achieve grades C or 4 and above. Introducing the C* grade will mean that the percentage of students achieving grades B and C will reduce.

Is GA fail in GCSE?

Previously failed GCSE grades came in at grades D, E, F and G, with U being 'Unclassified'. Now, failed GCSE grades come in at 3, 2 and 1, with U being the only constant in the GCSE grading system.

Is a GCSE 9 good?

9 to 1 grading

The way GCSEs are graded changed in 2017. They're graded using 9 to 1, rather than A* to G. Grade 9 is the highest grade.

Is 8 GCSE good?

8 is a good student type number. Although you see some people have 9 or 10 it really doesn't make any difference to you likely admission to any where. It is definitely better to have 8 good grades ( grade 7 and above) than it is to have 9 or 10 mediocre grades.

What percentage is a 9 in GCSE?

The approach to awarding the top grades is the same for all GCSE subjects. A formula is used that means that around 20% of all grades at 7 or above will be a grade 9.

What grade is an A * UK?

In both systems, work below the grade G or 1 standard is denoted as 'Unclassified' (U). For comparison purposes, a grade C is considered equivalent to a 4, and an A is equivalent to a 7, and an 8 is equivalent roughly to an A*.

Is a star a good grade?

The highest-grade being Distinction star and the lowest grade Pass. * For BTEC, see BTEC qualifications. A* to E = Grade A* is the highest grade and E is the lowest grade. A grade 'U' may be awarded, this is where the paper or overall grade has been considered ungradable.

What is the difference between a * and a grade in the UK?

In the GCSE (General Certificate of Secondary Education) grading system in the UK, an A* grade is the highest grade that can be achieved, while an A grade is the second highest. A* is usually awarded for outstanding performance, while an A grade is awarded for a very good performance.

Is Grade 8 same as a *?

Grade 9 was deliberately set at being higher than the previous A*, so fewer people should get 9 than would have got an A*. 8 is higher than an A but perhaps ever so slightly lower than an A*. But the new numerical scheme comes along amongst a raft of changes to GCSE structure, examinations and marking criteria.

What is the highest score in GCSE?

What is the new grading scale for GCSE qualifications? The reformed GCSE qualifications will be awarded on a grade scale of 9 (the highest grade) to 1 (the lowest). This new scale will be aligned to key grades on the current A* to G scale.

Is 8 GCSEs enough for Oxford?

GCSEs are seen as evidence of work ethic – and you need a really strong one of those to cope with studying at Oxford or Cambridge. Our guesstimate is that the average successful applicant has around eight 8/9 grade GCSEs under their belt.

Is it hard to get a 9 in GCSE?

Grade 9 is generally awarded to those in the top 5% or 1 in 20 candidates. Know what you're aiming for and review back to your existing marks and what percentage score you need in the exam to score a 9.

Is a 7 at GCSE bad?

If you achieve a grade 7 in your exam, then you will have the equivalent of a traditional A grade, one of the most coveted grades at this level. The grades above and their equivalent are listed below: 8 = Standard A* 9 = Strong A*

Is 9 GCSEs enough for Oxford?

If you are shortlisted, your performance in interviews will also be taken into account. Higher grades at GCSE can help to make your application more competitive, and successful applicants typically have a high proportion of 7,8 and 9 grades. However, we do look at GCSE grades in context.

Can you get 100 percent in GCSE?

Having achieved 10 A* grades (4 with a score of 100%), the author shares practical tips on revision and exam technique directly relating to current GCSE specifications, including specific subject advice.

How many GCSEs do you need for Oxford?

Oxford University Requirements

The average applicant that successfully gets accepted in Oxford University should have around 8 or 9 GCSEs as a minimum. However, GCSEs are just the beginning because you are going to need A-Level grades that Oxford University requires for the course you are applying for.

What is the hardest GCSE to pass?

GCSE Maths, GCSE Sciences, Modern Foreign Languages, GCSE English Literature, and History often rank among the hardest GCSE subjects. This is due to their concepts' need for critical thinking.

What is the least passed GCSE?

To pass you need at least a Grade 4 or Grade 5. Grades 1 to 3 are like the old D to G. The U grade, meaning “ungraded”, remains the same.

What is considered a bad GCSE grade?

GCSEs are graded 1-9 (9 is the highest). Grade 4 is accepted as a pass for most Level 3 college courses and a 5 is regarded as a strong pass.