GCSE Grade Boundaries

The figures are the total mark across all three papers — out of 240 — needed for each grade at Higher tier. Boundaries move every year, so treat the averages as a guide rather than a target.

Edexcel GCSE Mathematics 1MA1 Higher tier grade boundaries by exam series
ExamGrade
MonthYearTotal9876543
June201724019015712496684127
November201724018915011285583219
June2018240202170139109795035
November201824019415912595663722
June2019240198167137108805238
November2019240197165133103734328
November202024018915712696663722
November202124018715412293653723
June2022240194165137104713821
November2022240194165137104713821
June2023240203174145112794731
November2023240203174145112794731
June2024240197167137105734226
November2024240200170140107754327
June2025240217186156121875336
November2025240211182153119855134
Averages198166136104734328