Add your GCSE subjects and grades. You'll see your average grade, how many standard and strong passes you have, and the old letter-grade equivalents.
Subject
Grade
GCSE 9–1 grades vs old letter grades
New grade
Roughly equals
9
High A*
8
A* / A
7
A
6
B
5
High C / low B (strong pass)
4
C (standard pass)
3
D / E
2
E / F
1
F / G
Grade boundaries (the raw marks needed for each grade) change every year and differ between AQA, Edexcel, OCR and WJEC. Check your exam board's published boundaries for the exact marks.
Frequently asked questions
Is a 4 a pass at GCSE?
Yes. Grade 4 is a standard pass and grade 5 is a strong pass.
What is a good GCSE average?
An average around 5–6 is solid; sixth forms often ask for five grade 4s or above, with 6s or 7s in subjects you want to take at A Level.
Do GCSEs count for UCAS points?
No, but universities check your GCSE English and maths grades.