What is the pass mark for GCSE in 2025?

Hi Alice, the pass mark is at least a grade 4, which equates to a low C under the previous grading system.

Hi Alice, In the content of 9 - 1 grading, grade 4 is considered a “standard”. Foundation tier exams go up to a grade 5.

Grade 4 for standard pass and Grade 5 for strong pass.

Good day Alice, In the context of 9 - 1 grading system, grade 4 is considered a “standard”. Foundation tier exams go up to a grade 5. Wishing you all the best.

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2024, it was ranged from 1-9 where 9 in the highest and 1 the lowest. I guess it will stay the same for 2025. AQA and EdExcel are the easiest exams boards.

Grade 4 is the pass grade, while Grade 5 is considered to be strong pass.

Hi Alice, A Grade 4 will be considered a 'standard pass' and Grade 5 a 'strong pass' for the purposes of performance tables. Hope this helps for the meantime - thanks. Kind Regards Ayaz Sheikh

A pass grade is a 4

Hi Alice, Nobody really knows what the grade boundaries will be as they are set after everyone has completed the papers. I can't see any reason why they would change too much from this year

Grade 4 is considered as a weak pass in 2025. With grade 4 a student is considered as having a standard pass.

Hello, Thank you for your question! For GCSEs in the UK, a grade 4 is considered a standard pass, and a grade 5 is a strong pass. These are the benchmarks students typically aim for to demonstrate proficiency. The exact grade boundaries can vary each year depending on overall student performance and how the exam boards set the boundaries. As of now, there haven’t been any confirmed changes for the 2025 GCSEs, but it's always a good idea to keep an eye on updates from exam boards like AQA, Edexcel, or OCR. If you have any more questions or need help with your studies, feel free to ask. Good luck! Teacher Sara J

Grade boundaries fluctuates on a yearly basis. It all depends on how well pupils perform or underperform, this is one of the factors examination board adopt to standardise their threshold. For example, grade boundaries are lowered in a year that every one finds paper tough and perform below expectation and likewise, grade boundaries goes up when questions are easy and everybody is scoring higher marks.

As of my last update, the specific pass mark for GCSEs in 2025 has not been officially announced. Generally, a grade 4 is considered a standard pass, while a grade 5 is regarded as a strong pass. For the most accurate and up-to-date information, I recommend checking the official website of the relevant examination boards or the UK government's education department closer to the examination date.

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Grade 4 is considered as standard pass

What is the pass mark for GCSE in 2025? While the exact pass mark for GCSEs in 2025 is not yet confirmed, the current system uses the 9-1 grading scale. Typically, a grade 4 is considered a standard pass (similar to a C in the old grading system), and a grade 5 is considered a strong pass. The specific mark percentage needed to achieve these grades may vary slightly each year and by exam board.

Hello Dear Alis, Hope you are fine and enjoying good health.As far as your question is concerned,I have searched various websites .As per BBC reports and from other authentic reports,Pupils need a 4 for a "standard pass" and 5 for a "strong pass". While grades 1-3 technically count as a pass, many sixth forms insist on a minimum number of 5s or 6s as a condition of entry for further study.This is 2024 policy but 2025 policy is not out know.so wait and stay updated.

Grading has continued as normal in summer 2025 following the return to pre-pandemic standards last year. Overall GCSE results are similar to summer 2024.

Grade 4 at Foundation tower is about 158 out of 240. Grade 5 is 189 out of 240. Grade 4 at Higher tier is about 60 out of 240. Grade 5 is 94 out of 240

Grade 4

Grade 4

To pass a GCSE in 2025, a student needs to achieve a grade of 4 or higher: Grade 4: A standard pass Grade 5: A strong pass Grade 6, 7, or 8: Equivalent to the old Grades A* and A Grade 1, 2, or 3: Equivalent

Grade 4 standard pass, Grade 5 good pass

The number of marks to pass changes each year and depends upon how easy students find the papers. A pass is actually a grade 1 but most people assume it is a grade 4. Using last years Science exams as a benchmark it was around 25% on the Higher papers and 50% on the foundation papers. Don't worry about the score, just try and get as many marks as possible.

Should be a 4 to pass.

Grade is a pass Grade 5 is a strong pass Through the 1-9 grinding system

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Inbetween 50% to 59%

In terms of a specific mark, that will vary depending on the exam board and exam paper. But to pass, you have to achieve a grade 4 which is a standard pass :)

The pass mark or the standard pass for GSCEs in 2025 is Grade 4, considering grade 9 as the highest and 1 as the lowest.

its depends on your course, it could be between 100 pr percentage.

its start from 1 to 9...4 is pass while 5 is strongly pass... moreover criteria may change in upcoming days it can be authenticated from your university.

Hi Alice grade 4 is the minimum pass mark equating to a low C.

Grades 4 for "standard pass"

It's Grade 4

Hi Alice! The pass mark for GCSEs is generally a grade 4 or above, which is equivalent to a C in the old grading system. As of now, there hasn’t been any announcement of changes to the pass mark for 2025, but it’s always good to check with your exam board closer to the time. Let me know if you need more details on grading!

There is no way of knowing until the exams have been sat. Grade boundaries are based on what the candidates achieve in that particular cohort so they are not set prior to the exams. You can get some idea from just googling previous grade boundaries but it's not an exact science! Grade 4 is considered a pass and Grade 5 is considered a 'good pass'.

Grade 4 is the standard pass pass.

A grade 4 which is a lower C

The pass mark for GCSEs in England is typically a grade 4, which is considered a standard pass. A grade 5 is a strong pass. While the exact mark percentages for each grade can vary by exam board and subject, a grade 4 is generally required to pass, including in core subjects like English and Maths.

It is a grade 4

Hey Alice, In the context of 9 - 1 grading system, grade 4 is considered a “standard”. Foundation tier exams go up to a grade 5.

The pass mark is grade 4

Hi Alice, For GCSEs in 2025, passing grades are determined using the 9-1 grading system. A grade 4 is considered a “standard pass,” equivalent to the old grade C, while a grade 5 is a “strong pass,” corresponding to a high C or low B in the old system. Achieving at least a grade 4 in subjects like English and Maths is important because students who score below this may be required to retake these exams.

Alice the passing score in GCSE is 7

its completely subject dependant, 50% is almost always enough tho with a lot of wiggle room

grade 4 A which is standard pass mark

As of 2025, the pass mark for GCSEs is expected to remain at grade 4, which is considered a standard pass

Grade 4 minimum pass aproximately 45 to50% Grade 5means strong pass aproximatey 50 to 60% ,But you are considered pass in both zones.

grade 4 is the standard pass

The GCSE pass mark isn't fixed, but grades range from: - 9: High A* grade - 8: Lower A* or high A - 7: Lower A grade - 6: High B grade - 5: Lower B or high C - 4: Standard pass (aim for this or higher) - 3-1: Lower grades (D, E, F, G)

A grade of 5-6

Hi Alice, To pass a GCSE in 2025, you must receive at least a grade 4 because a "standard pass" is equivalent to a grade 4 and a "strong pass" is equivalent to a grade 5.

In the GCSE exams for 2025, the passing criteria is based on the grading system ranging from 1 to 9 ,introduced in recent years. A Grade 4 will be labelled as a "standard pass" . This grade is equivalent to the old grade C. New Grading System (9-1) - Grade 9: Highest achievement - Grade 8: High achievement - Grade 7: Strong pass - Grade 6: Good pass - Grade 5: Strong foundation - Grade 4: Standard pass - Grade 3: Near pass - Grade 2: Weak pass - Grade 1: Low achievement

In the GCSE exams for 2025, the passing criteria is based on the grading system ranging from 1 to 9 ,introduced in recent years. A Grade 4 will be labelled as a "standard pass" . This grade is equivalent to the old grade C. New Grading System (9-1) - Grade 9: Highest achievement - Grade 8: High achievement - Grade 7: Strong pass - Grade 6: Good pass - Grade 5: Strong foundation - Grade 4: Standard pass - Grade 3: Near pass - Grade 2: Weak pass - Grade 1: Low achievement

Hello Alice, considering Grade 4 being a good grade, getting grade 5 which I the highest you are good to go.

In the content of 9 - 1 grading, grade 4 is considered a “standard”. Foundation tier exams go up to a grade 5.

Grade 4 is passing grade with respect to 9-1 grading system.

Hi Alice! In the GCSE exams for 2025, the pass mark is based on the 9-1 grading system introduced in recent years. A **grade 4** is considered a "standard pass" and is equivalent to the old grade C. Students who achieve a grade 4 or higher will not need to resit their Maths and English GCSEs.

Hello Alice, As per my information, there will be no much change in the grading model but the pass mark remains to be 4 an equivalent C grade.

In the GCSE exams for 2025, the pass mark is based on the 9-1 grading system introduced in recent years. A grade 4 is considered a "standard pass" and is equivalent to the old grade C.

Hi, there! Students need a four or five for a pass mark.

The pass mark is calculated from grade boundaries, which will be based on how well students have performed in the paper itself . As a result, the grade boundaries differ between different years.

Pass mark for GCSE is atleast grade 4. You should check with the official examination board or school.

Hello Alice, Grade 4 is a low pass

Since GCSEs in 2025 are after my April 2024 knowledge cut-off, I can't make specific claims about what the pass marks will be. What I can tell you is that GCSE grading typically works on a 9-1 scale in England, with grade 4 considered a "standard pass" and grade 5 a "strong pass." The exact grade boundaries are set after exams are taken and vary by subject and year.

Hello! To pass you would need a grade 4. The grade for this isnt set as the papers can vary in diffuculty each year (harder papers have lower grade boundaries and vice-versa). If you search up your exam board you will find the marks required in previous years!

The pass mark for GCSEs can vary by subject and exam board each year. However, a grade 4 is typically considered a “standard pass,” while a grade 5 is a “strong pass.” The exact percentage needed to achieve these grades depends on the difficulty of the exam that year.

Hello Alice, 4 is a standard pass, equivalent to the old C grade 5 is a strong pass, slightly higher than a C, but below a B

For the core subjects English and Maths the pass marks for GCSE in 2025 is at least a grade 4.

For Math, English at least a grade 4.

Hi Alice The minimum marks for pass is grade 4 considered.

Hi Alice, For GCSEs, the pass mark generally corresponds to a grade 4, which is equivalent to a low C under the old grading system. A grade 5 is considered a "strong pass," but students typically need at least a 4 to pass most subjects, especially English and Maths. As of now, there haven't been any announced changes to this grading system for 2025. However, the exact grade boundaries can vary slightly each year, depending on the difficulty of the exams. Keep an eye on updates from exam boards like AQA, Edexcel, or OCR for any adjustments.

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Hi Alice! The pass mark depends on the grade boundaries each year. Therefore it will differ in 2025 to the pass mark in the 2024 GCSES. It also depends on exam board and if your child is doing foundation/higher in their subject. You can look up the past pass marks from each year to compare for an average mark.

Hi Alice! Grade 4 for standard pass and Grade 5 for strong pass.

Grade 4 is the standard pass mark in gcse

Hi, Alice A **grade 4** is considered a "standard pass" and is equivalent to the old grade C.

For GCSEs in 2025, the standard pass mark is Grade 4. This means that if you achieve a Grade 4 or higher, you've met the basic requirements to move on to further education or training. The grading scale ranges from Grade 9, which is the highest, down to Grade 1, the lowest. So, while Grade 4 is the minimum you’ll want to aim for, a Grade 5 or higher is considered a strong pass.

A grade 4 is considered a standard pass and is the equivalent to the old grade C

grade boundaries are different every year and also depend on each subject as well as the exam board you are taking so for the actual mark its very difficult to tell but you can usually go off the previous years boundaries and it will be similar these can be found by typing up ' exam boundaries GCSE 2024 ' and all subjects will be shown once you specify your exam board. Hope this helps!

The pass varies from subject to subject. In my subject, Science, a 'Pass' mark was around 25% for a grade 4. The mark varies from one year to another. We do not know in advance what the mark will be, so we cannot say what it will be in 2025.

In 2025, the pass mark for a GCSE is a grade 4 or 5

Hello Alice, the pass mark for GCSE in 2025 is 4

Hi Alice. The grading system goes from a Grade 1 to a Grade 9, with 9 being the highest and roughly equivalent to a high A Star and a 1 being the lowest. The pass grade is a Grade 4. The mark required for a Grade 4 varies each year based on the grade boundaries, which are set by the respective exam boards. I'd recommend you check the past grade boundaries for the exam board which you are interested in and see what mark was needed for a 4 to get a rough idea as to what to expect the pass mark to be.

Hello Alice the passing marks is at least grade 4

The pass mark for gcse is from band grade 5 to band 9, having a pass mark of 60 and above over 100 will be a very good one

Hello, in 2025 the pass mark is expected to remain consistent with the current system. A grade 4 is considered a standard pass, equivalent to a low C in the old grading system, while a grade 5 is a strong pass. There has been no official announcement of changes to the grading or pass marks for 2025 as of now.

For GCSEs in 2025, a pass is generally considered to be a Grade 4 or above. A Grade 4 is equivalent to a standard pass, similar to a C in the old grading system, while a Grade 5 is considered a strong pass. However, the specific pass mark for each subject can vary slightly based on the exam board and the difficulty of the papers in a given year.

The pass mark for GCSEs in 2025 is expected to follow current standards, where a grade 4 is considered a standard pass and grade 5 a strong pass. These thresholds may vary slightly depending on the subject and exam board used.

For the GCSE exams in 2025, a grade of 4 is considered a "standard pass," which is roughly equivalent to the old C grade. A grade of 5 is a "strong pass." This grading system was introduced as part of the reforms to GCSEs in England, with grades ranging from 9 (highest) to 1 (lowest). Most institutions require a grade 4 or higher for progression to the next level of education

Grade 4 is the minimum passing mark.

Hello , As usual 4 is a pass grade also 5 is a strong pass grade but in order to have an accurate information you need to check official exam board websites or the UK government’s education source

In 2025, the pass mark for the GCSE in England remains in line with recent grading practices under the 9-1 scale, where a grade 4 is considered a "standard pass" and a grade 5 is considered a "strong pass.

The pass grade for exams is a grade 4. For combined science is this is 4-4 (not at 4-3 it is a common thought that this is one pass grade but it isn’t. The pass mark is impossible to know, if I were to guess I would average all the similar papers mark grade boundaries (exam board/tier) which you could do online for each exam board. But they change each year so it’s no guarantee!

The English system generally passes with a 4, less than that mark is a failure, a 5 is very good, To stand out you must strive to get a 7. Study. To achieve this, make a map of ideas, diagrams, summaries and read a quick read or a deep read and make a summary of it.

Hi Alice, In the content of 9 - 1 grading, grade 4 is considered a “standard”. Foundation tier exams go up to a grade 5.

Hello Alice! The pass mark for each GCSE depends on the subject and the exam board. For our year, the grade boundaries seemed to be a tiny bit higher for most subjects, but that may just be my perspective. I'm sorry but I can't answer exactly what the grade boundaries for each are like, but I hope this helps a little!

4 for UK and C for International.

Hi, the GCSE pass mark for 2025 is a Grade 4, considered a "standard pass." This is equivalent to a low C in the previous grading system. A Grade 5 is viewed as a "strong pass."

This is based on the 9-1 grading system. Grade 9 - Highest Achievement Grade - 8- High achievement Grade 7 - Strong pass Grade 6- Good Pass Grade 5: Strong Foundation Grade 4 - standard Pass Grade 3 - Near Pass Grade 2 - weak Pass Grade 1- Low Achievement

Pass marks change every year. Its not fixed.

Bonjour Alice! The pass mark for GCSEs in 2025 is 4 & higher.

Hello Alice, The pass marks for GCSE Maths varies a little each year according to whether you are doing Foundation or Higher level maths. It also depends which exam board you are doing. To get a reasonable idea you can google, 'Grade Boundaries for GCSE maths (Edexcel) (2024)'. A grade 4 is a 'pass' these days. So for instance to get a 'pass' at higher level maths you will need approximately 25%. It doesn't sound like much, but the papers are really quite difficult these days.