Is 70% a 7 in GCSE?
Short answer
70% in GCSE (9–1) is often around grade 7, but grade boundaries vary by subject and exam series. Grade 7 is a strong pass—equivalent to a low A in the old A*–G scale.
GCSE 9–1 grade scale (England)
- 9: Highest (above A*)
- 8, 7: Strong pass (A*, A)
- 6, 5: Good pass (B, strong C)
- 4: Standard pass (C)
- 3, 2, 1: Lower grades
- U: Ungraded
Percentage and grade 7
- No fixed percentage: Grade boundaries are set each year
- 70%: Often falls in the 7 or low 8 range, depending on subject and year
- Check boundaries: Exam boards publish grade boundaries after each series
IGCSE note
IGCSE (Cambridge/Edexcel) often still uses A*–G. For 70% in IGCSE, that typically maps to B or C.
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