June 2026 Pearson Edexcel GCSE English Language grade boundaries
Minimum total raw marks across all the papers. There are no tiers: everyone sits the same papers. Match the specification code on your entry. Boundaries change every series, so use them as a rough guide when you mark an older paper.
English Language (1EN0): grade 7 = 115/160, grade 4 = 87/160
English Language 2.0 (1EN2): grade 7 = 117/160, grade 4 = 85/160
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How many papers are in Edexcel GCSE English Language?
Two: Paper 1 and Paper 2. Everyone sits both: there are no tiers. Practise each paper's questions on their own, then sit both papers timed.
How many marks did grade 4 need in Edexcel GCSE English Language in June 2026?
In June 2026, Pearson Edexcel GCSE English Language 1EN0 needed 87/160 for grade 4 and 115/160 for grade 7; Pearson Edexcel GCSE English Language 2.0 1EN2 needed 85/160 for grade 4 and 117/160 for grade 7. One overall mark decides the grade, from 9 to 1. Boundaries change every series, so use them as a guide when you mark a paper, not as a predicted grade.
Are these Edexcel English Language papers for 1EN0 or 1EN2?
The papers listed here are for 1EN0. Pearson also has English Language 2.0 (1EN2), a separate specification with its own grade boundaries. Check the code on your entry, and ask your teacher whether 1EN0 papers suit a 1EN2 course.
Which Edexcel GCSE English Language year should I sit as a mock?
Sit a complete set: both papers from the same series, timed and without notes. Keep the most recent full set unseen for this, and use older papers for topic practice first. Grade boundaries change every series, so treat any boundary as a rough guide, not a predicted grade.
How do I improve my English Language answers after marking a paper?
Choose one response and compare it with the criteria for that question. Identify whether you need clearer explanation, more relevant evidence or better organisation, then rewrite that response. Ask your teacher to check an example if you're unsure how to apply the criteria.
Should I practise a whole English Language paper or one question at a time?
Practise individual questions to work on a particular skill, then attempt full papers to practise timing and moving between tasks. Follow the instructions for your own specification: question types can differ between courses.