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How do the 9-1 GCSE grade boundaries work in England

How do the 9-1 GCSE grade boundaries work in England
BBC Education Tuesday 18 August 2026, 13:35 UTC 1 min read
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The previous alphabetical system has been replaced in England, but is still used in Wales and Northern Ireland.

The previous alphabetical system has been replaced in England, but is still used in Wales and Northern Ireland.
GCSE (ORG) England (LOCATION) Wales (LOCATION) Northern Ireland (LOCATION)
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