UK GCSE Grade Calculator
Accurate grade predictions for students and teachers
Your GCSE Results
Your predicted overall grade based on the subjects and weights you provided.
Subject Breakdown
About the GCSE Grade Calculator
Our GCSE Grade Calculator is a specialized tool designed for both students and teachers in the UK education system. It helps predict overall GCSE grades based on individual subject performance and weighting. This calculator uses the official 9-1 grading system introduced in England, where 9 is the highest grade and 1 is the lowest.
For students, this tool provides valuable insights into current academic standing and helps identify areas for improvement. Teachers can use it to estimate overall student performance and guide their teaching strategies. The calculator considers subject weighting, acknowledging that some subjects may have more influence on overall academic performance than others.
The GCSE grading system replaced the traditional A*-G system to provide greater differentiation, especially among higher-performing students. Grade 4 is considered a "standard pass" and Grade 5 a "strong pass" - the equivalent of the old grade C. Our calculator simplifies the process of converting between these systems when needed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Our calculator provides an estimate based on the data you input. It follows standard grading algorithms used in the UK education system, but actual results may vary depending on specific exam boards, grade boundaries, and other factors. Always consult with your teachers for the most accurate assessment.
Weighted grades account for the relative importance or difficulty of subjects. For example, Double Award Science might be weighted twice as much as a single subject. Unweighted grades treat all subjects equally. Our calculator allows you to set custom weights for each subject to reflect your specific situation.
While there's no direct equivalence, generally: Grade 9 is higher than an A*, Grade 8 is between A* and A, Grade 7 is equivalent to an A, Grade 6 is equivalent to a high B, Grade 5 is between B and C (strong pass), Grade 4 is equivalent to a C (standard pass), and Grades 3-1 are equivalent to D-G.
This calculator is specifically designed for GCSE grades. While the mathematical principles are similar, A-Levels use a different grading system (A*-E) and have different considerations. We recommend using an A-Level specific calculator for those predictions.
Grade boundaries are set by exam boards each year based on the difficulty of the papers and national performance. They can change from year to year. Our calculator uses typical grade boundaries, but for precise predictions, you should consult the specific boundaries for your exam board and year.