Everything You Need To Know Edexcel GCSE Grade Boundaries 2021

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Written by: Phillip McKenna

Reviewed by: Oisin Devoy

Updated: 3/5/2026

Published: 2/19/2026

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Subject TitleYearMonthMaximum MarkGrade 9Grade 8Grade 7Grade 6Grade 5Grade 4Grade 3Grade 2Grade 1
Arabic (Foundation) Paper(s) 1F 3F 4F2021November180----6351392817
Arabic (Higher) Paper(s) 1H 3H 4H2021November1801441168973584335--
Art, Craft & Design2021November7257514537302316104
Astronomy2021November200134119104866952392614
Biology (Foundation) Paper(s) 1F 2F2021November200----9272523314
Biology (Higher) Paper(s) 1H 2H2021November20015013011087654332--
Business2021November18012611410389756244269
Chemistry (Foundation) Paper(s) 1F 2F2021November200----9575553515
Chemistry (Higher) Paper(s) 1H 2H2021November20015413211187633927--
Chinese (Higher) Paper(s) 1H 3H 4H2021November180121936657483934--
Important Note:

Grade boundaries during the COVID-19 years (2020–2022) were adjusted to support students who experienced major disruptions. These years won’t reflect normal patterns, so it’s best to rely on more recent boundaries when planning for 2021 and onwards.

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