What percentage is an A * in GCSE?

Thus, 62.8% of girls achieved a GCSE mean grade of C or better. In terms of the best performers, 11.8% of girls and 7.8% of boys achieved a mean GCSE grade of ‘A’ or better and 0.7% of girls and 0.5% of boys achieved a mean GCSE grade of ‘A*’.

Is a 70% a passing grade?

C is anywhere between 70% and 79% D – this is still a passing grade, and it’s between 59% and 69% F – this is a failing grade.

What is a 65 grade in the UK?

University of Nottingham Postgraduate

Scale Grade Description US Grade
65.00 – 69.99 Merit A-
60.00 – 64.99 Merit B+
50.00 – 59.99 Pass B
0.00 – 49.99 F

What is a 2 3 degree?

Lower Second-Class Honours (50-60%): a 2.2 or two-two is the lower level of the second class degree. Third-Class Honours (40-50%): known as a ‘third’ or 3rd, this degree is the lowest honours degree achievable.

What grade is 80 percent UK?

H1 (First Class Honours): 80% or above. H2A (Second Class Honours – A Division): 75 – 79% H2B (Second Class Honours – B Division): 70 – 74% H3 (Third Class Honours): 65 – 69%

What percentage is an A * UK?

Grading system in UK Higher Education

Grade Letter Percentage Score Grade Definition
A 70% – 100% PASS
B 60% – 69%
C 50% – 59%
D 40% – 49%

Can I do a Masters with a 3rd class degree?

Many universities do accept third class and 2.2 degrees for Masters applications. If you are certain that postgraduate study is right for you but aren’t sure you fulfil the academic entry requirements for a Masters, this page can help you increase your chances of being accepted onto a course.

What is a Grade 3 pass?

Open University Grading

Score Boundaries Course Grade
85 – 100 Distinction Grade
70 – 84 Grade 2 Pass
55 – 69 Grade 3 Pass
40 – 54 Grade 4 Pass

Is 75 an A or B?

Letter Grade Percentage Range Mid-Range
A+ 90% to 100% 95%
A 80% to 89% 85%
B+ 75% to 79% 77.5%
B 70% to 74% 72.5%

WHAT IS A * grade in UK?

There are two concurrent GCSE grading systems. In England, GCSEs are graded numerically from 1 (lowest) to 9 (highest), with a 4 being considered a passing grade. In Wales and Northern Ireland, a letter grade scale is used, with grades of A* (highest), A, B, C, D, E, F and G (lowest).