Edexcel GCSE Maths grade boundaries
In June 2026, grade 9 took 208 of 240 raw marks (86.7%) on Higher (Papers 1–3). Every published series below, as raw marks or percentages — from Edexcel's official documents, sources included.
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What do I need for a 9?
Grade 9 is 208 out of 240, 86.7 percent, for June 2026.
Higher (Papers 1–3)
Grade 9 = 208/240 (86.7%)
June 2026
Recent range across selected series: 197–217 marks (82.1–90.4%)
Boundaries move every series — aim a comfortable margin above the recent range, not at the boundary itself.
What grade is my mark?
Boundaries are set fresh every series and move year to year — treat these as a guide to the difficulty band, not a promise.
| Grade | June 2026latest | June 2025 | June 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 208 | 217 | 197 |
| 8 | 177 | 186 | 167 |
| 7 | 146 | 156 | 137 |
| 6 | 114 | 121 | 105 |
| 5 | 82 | 87 | 73 |
| 4 | 50 | 53 | 42 |
| 3 | 34 | 36 | 26 |
| Max mark | 240 | 240 | 240 |
Grade 9 boundary over time — Higher (Papers 1–3)
Quick answers
What mark is a grade 9 in Edexcel GCSE Maths on Higher (Papers 1–3)?
In June 2026, grade 9 took 208 of 240 raw marks (86.7%) on Higher (Papers 1–3). It moves every series — see the table for the recent range.
Why do grade boundaries change every year?
Boundaries are set after marking so that a grade reflects the same standard even when the paper is harder or easier. A hard paper gets lower boundaries; an easy one, higher. That's why revising to 'the boundary' is a trap — aim above the recent range.
Where does this data come from?
Every row is taken from Edexcel's official grade-boundary publications — the exact source document and retrieval date are listed under the table. Series the board hasn't published simply aren't shown.
Sources — official board publications
- June 2026qualifications.pearson.com/…/grade-boundaries-june-2026-gcse.pdfretrieved 2026-09-01
- November 2025qualifications.pearson.com/…/grade-boundaries-november-2025-gcse.pdfretrieved 2026-09-07
- June 2025qualifications.pearson.com/…/grade-boundaries-june-2025-gcse.pdfretrieved 2026-07-08
- November 2024qualifications.pearson.com/…/grade-boundaries-november-2024-gcse.pdfretrieved 2026-09-07
- June 2024qualifications.pearson.com/…/grade-boundaries-june-2024-gcse.pdfretrieved 2026-07-08
- November 2023qualifications.pearson.com/…/2311-gcse-9-1-subject-grade-boundaries.pdfretrieved 2026-09-07
- June 2023qualifications.pearson.com/…/2306-gcse-9-1-subject-grade-boundaries.pdfretrieved 2026-07-08
- November 2022qualifications.pearson.com/…/2211-gcse-9-1-subject-grade-boundaries-v1.pdfretrieved 2026-09-07
- June 2022qualifications.pearson.com/…/2206-gcse-9-1-subject-grade-boundaries.pdfretrieved 2026-07-08
- November 2021qualifications.pearson.com/…/2111_GCSE_9-1_Maths_and_Eng_Subject_Grade_Boundaries.pdfretrieved 2026-09-07
- November 2020qualifications.pearson.com/…/grade-boundaries-nov-2020-gcse-9-1-maths-eng.pdfretrieved 2026-09-07
- November 2019qualifications.pearson.com/…/1911-gcse-9-1-subject-grade-boundaries.pdfretrieved 2026-09-07
- June 2019qualifications.pearson.com/…/1906-gcse-9-1-subject-grade-boundaries.pdfretrieved 2026-07-08
- November 2018qualifications.pearson.com/…/1811-GCSE-9-1-Subject-Grade-Boundaries.pdfretrieved 2026-09-07
- November 2017qualifications.pearson.com/…/1711-gcse-9-1-grade-boundaries.pdfretrieved 2026-09-07
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