School pupils will be receiving their GCSE results today, with their grades ranging from 9-1. Back in the day, GCSEs were graded using a letters-based system: A* to G. A* was the highest result ...

The 9-1 system for GCSE grading first came into effect in 2017. Initially, this was just for English Language, English Literature and Maths GCSEs, before being rolled out to a wider range of ...

By 2020, all subjects were using the new grading system. The highest grade is 9, while 1 is the lowest, and U means "ungraded". The number scale is not directly equivalent to the old letter one.

How the 9-1 grading system works - and what each number means. GCSEs used to be graded using a letter system - and in some parts of the UK, and for A Level qualifications - they still are.

How the 9-1 grading system works - and what each number means. GCSEs used to be graded using a letter system - and in some parts of the UK, and for A Level qualifications - they still are.

For the second year running, the new 9-1 system for grading is going ahead. This year it is even tougher which puts extra pressure on students to conform to the expectations of their target grades ...

By 2020, all subjects were using the new grading system. The highest grade is 9, while 1 is the lowest, and U means "ungraded". The number scale is not directly equivalent to the old letter one.

How the 9-1 grading system works - and what each number means. GCSEs used to be graded using a letter system - and in some parts of the UK, and for A Level qualifications - they still are.

How the 9-1 grading system works - and what each number means. GCSEs used to be graded using a letter system - and in some parts of the UK, and for A Level qualifications - they still are.

How the 9-1 grading system works - and what each number means. GCSEs used to be graded using a letter system - and in some parts of the UK, and for A Level qualifications - they still are.