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Understanding exam grading

August 13, 2025

As the GCSE and ‘A’ Level results days are almost upon us, here are some useful guides as to what the gradings mean.

‘A’ Levels, T Levels and BTEC results are out on the 14th August. GCSE results are out on the 21st August.

The University of Brihghton has a useful guide to how grades translate into UCAS points.

The Department for Education has a guide to how the grading works.

There is also a guide on how the 9 to 1 scale for GCSE compares with the old alphabetical scale.


In Assessment, News & views Tags exam results, A Levels, GCSE
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