Table scope
The figures come from Pearson's overall qualification rows. Separate specifications and tiers remain separate tables, while component-level notional boundaries are excluded.
June 2026 qualification data · checked 20 August
Edexcel GCSE grade boundaries 2026.
June 2026 Edexcel GCSE grade boundaries: Maths Higher grade 4 = 50/240, 7 = 146/240; English Language 1EN0 grade 4 = 87/160, 7 = 115/160. Plus Science.
Official June 2026 overall GCSE qualification boundaries published by Pearson. These are total raw marks for the specification and tier shown.
Pearson Edexcel Maths 2026 boundaries
Pearson Edexcel GCSE Mathematics 1MA1 has separate Foundation and Higher total raw-mark boundaries, both out of 240.
- Pearson Edexcel GCSE Mathematics 1MA1 (Foundation), maximum 240 raw marks: grade 5 = 181, grade 4 = 151, grade 3 = 110, grade 2 = 69, grade 1 = 29.
- Pearson Edexcel GCSE Mathematics 1MA1 (Higher), maximum 240 raw marks: grade 9 = 208, grade 8 = 177, grade 7 = 146, grade 6 = 114, grade 5 = 82, grade 4 = 50, grade 3 = 34.
Pearson Edexcel English Language 2026 boundaries
Pearson publishes two current English Language specifications in this table: 1EN0 and English Language 2.0 (1EN2). Match the code on your entry before using a boundary.
- Pearson Edexcel GCSE English Language 1EN0 (Overall qualification), maximum 160 raw marks: grade 9 = 132, grade 8 = 123, grade 7 = 115, grade 6 = 105, grade 5 = 96, grade 4 = 87, grade 3 = 67, grade 2 = 47, grade 1 = 27.
- Pearson Edexcel GCSE English Language 2.0 1EN2 (Overall qualification), maximum 160 raw marks: grade 9 = 137, grade 8 = 127, grade 7 = 117, grade 6 = 106, grade 5 = 95, grade 4 = 85, grade 3 = 64, grade 2 = 44, grade 1 = 24.
Pearson Edexcel Combined Science 2026 boundaries
Pearson Edexcel Combined Science 1SC0 is a double award out of 360 raw marks. Foundation and Higher boundaries are shown separately.
- Pearson Edexcel GCSE Combined Science 1SC0 (Foundation), maximum 360 raw marks: grade 5-5 = 231, grade 5-4 = 212, grade 4-4 = 194, grade 4-3 = 168, grade 3-3 = 142, grade 3-2 = 116, grade 2-2 = 91, grade 2-1 = 66, grade 1-1 = 41.
- Pearson Edexcel GCSE Combined Science 1SC0 (Higher), maximum 360 raw marks: grade 9-9 = 282, grade 9-8 = 266, grade 8-8 = 251, grade 8-7 = 236, grade 7-7 = 221, grade 7-6 = 202, grade 6-6 = 183, grade 6-5 = 164, grade 5-5 = 145, grade 5-4 = 126, grade 4-4 = 108, grade 4-3 = 99.
Pearson Edexcel Biology 2026 boundaries
Pearson Edexcel GCSE Biology 1BI0 has Foundation and Higher total raw-mark boundaries, each out of 200.
- Pearson Edexcel GCSE Biology 1BI0 (Foundation), maximum 200 raw marks: grade 5 = 132, grade 4 = 115, grade 3 = 84, grade 2 = 53, grade 1 = 22.
- Pearson Edexcel GCSE Biology 1BI0 (Higher), maximum 200 raw marks: grade 9 = 170, grade 8 = 158, grade 7 = 147, grade 6 = 126, grade 5 = 105, grade 4 = 84, grade 3 = 73.
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The values were transcribed from the linked June or Summer 2026 qualification tables. Missing grades and percentages are not inferred.
Frequently asked questions
Where are the official Pearson Edexcel GCSE grade boundaries for 2026?
They are published by Pearson Edexcel. This page links to the results index and 2026 download, then reproduces a limited set of qualification-level tables.
Are 2026 GCSE grade boundaries the same for every exam board?
No. Each awarding organisation sets boundaries for its own specifications. Match the exam board, subject, specification code and tier before using a table.
Is a grade boundary a percentage?
Not necessarily. Most tables here report total raw marks, while the CCEA tables report UMS. Revise Right does not convert either figure into an inferred percentage.
Are component grade boundaries official grades?
Qualification-level boundaries determine the overall grade. Some boards publish notional component boundaries for analysis, but they are not separate official grades and are excluded from these tables.
Does being close to a grade boundary mean my mark is wrong?
No. A boundary explains how a published mark maps to a grade; it does not show that the mark itself is wrong. If a result looks unexpected, ask your school or college to check the entry, total and available post-results services. A reviewed mark can go down, stay the same or go up.