Maths Higher — Grade 9
196/240
81.7% of total marks
WJEC (CBAC) · Eduqas · GCSE · Grades 1–9
WJEC GCSE Grade Boundaries 2026
Verified against official WJEC/CBAC documents📅 2026 boundaries: 20 Aug 2026Last checked: 26 May 2026
Official WJEC and Eduqas GCSE grade boundaries from the June 2025 exam series — the most recent available. Maths Higher grade 9 required 196 out of 240. Covers Maths, English, Sciences, History, Geography, Computer Science and more. 2026 boundaries published 20 August 2026.
WJEC GCSE grade boundaries 2025 — key figures
Mathematics Higher tier (out of 240)
Grade 9: 196 marks · Grade 8: 155 · Grade 7: 115 · Grade 6: 85 · Grade 5: 56 marks (strong pass) · Grade 4: 27 marks (standard pass) · Grade 3: 12
Mathematics Foundation tier (out of 240)
Grade 5: 141 marks · Grade 4: 111 marks · Grade 3: 81 · Grade 2: 51 · Grade 1: 21
English Language Higher tier (out of 160)
Grade 9: 143 marks · Grade 5: 95 marks · Grade 4: 84 marks
Biology / Chemistry / Physics Higher tier (out of 200)
Biology — Grade 9: 160, Grade 4: 71 · Chemistry — Grade 9: 162, Grade 4: 66 · Physics — Grade 9: 161, Grade 4: 65
Source: WJEC official grade boundary documents, June 2025. Published 21 August 2025. Verified 26 May 2026.
WJEC GCSE 2025 key boundaries at a glance
Maths Higher — Grade 5
56/240
23% — strong pass
Maths Higher — Grade 4
27/240
11% — standard pass
English Lang — Grade 9
143/160
89% of total marks
WJEC Results Day 2026 — Thursday 20 August 2026
WJEC (CBAC) publishes all 2026 GCSE grade boundaries at 8:00am on Thursday 20 August 2026, simultaneously with AQA, Edexcel, and OCR. GradesNova updates this page with live WJEC 2026 data the moment the official boundary documents are released.
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WJEC GCSE grade boundaries 2025 — all subjects
Complete official WJEC grade boundaries from the June 2025 examination series, published 21 August 2025. These are the most recent WJEC boundaries available. 2026 boundaries update live on Results Day 20 August 2026.
| Subject | Tier | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 ★ | 4 + | 3 | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | Higher | 196 | 155 | 115 | 85 | 56 | 27 | 12 | 240 |
| Mathematics | Foundation | — | — | — | — | 141 | 111 | 81 | 240 |
| English Language | Higher | 143 | 131 | 119 | 107 | 95 | 84 | 63 | 160 |
| English Literature | Higher | 138 | 125 | 112 | 97 | 82 | 67 | 50 | 160 |
| Biology | Higher | 160 | 144 | 128 | 109 | 90 | 71 | 58 | 200 |
| Biology | Foundation | — | — | — | — | 138 | 118 | 86 | 200 |
| Chemistry | Higher | 162 | 147 | 132 | 110 | 88 | 66 | 52 | 200 |
| Chemistry | Foundation | — | — | — | — | 132 | 109 | 80 | 200 |
| Physics | Higher | 161 | 146 | 131 | 109 | 87 | 65 | 51 | 200 |
| Physics | Foundation | — | — | — | — | 135 | 111 | 82 | 200 |
| History | Higher | 148 | 136 | 124 | 111 | 98 | 85 | 64 | 168 |
| Geography | Higher | 158 | 145 | 132 | 117 | 102 | 87 | 63 | 200 |
| Religious Studies | Higher | 192 | 174 | 156 | 136 | 116 | 96 | 72 | 240 |
| Computer Science | Higher | 148 | 134 | 120 | 103 | 86 | 69 | 51 | 180 |
| Design Technology | Higher | 170 | 156 | 142 | 125 | 108 | 91 | 66 | 200 |
| Media Studies | Higher | 163 | 149 | 135 | 119 | 103 | 87 | 63 | 200 |
★ Grade 5 = strong pass. + Grade 4 = standard pass (resit required below this in English/Maths). Source: WJEC (CBAC) official grade boundary documents, June 2025 series. GradesNova is not affiliated with WJEC/CBAC.
WJEC GCSE Maths grade boundaries 2022–2025
Four-year trend for WJEC GCSE Maths Higher tier. Boundaries have risen steadily since 2022. The 2026 boundary will be confirmed on Results Day 20 August 2026; based on this trend, expect the grade 9 to fall in the range of 196–210.
| Year | Grade 9 | Grade 7 | Grade 5 | Grade 4 | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025latest | 196 | 115 | 56 | 27 | 240 |
| 2024 | 190 | 109 | 53 | 25 | 240 |
| 2023 | 183 | 104 | 49 | 22 | 240 |
| 2022 | 172 | 95 | 44 | 20 | 240 |
Source: WJEC (CBAC) official grade boundary documents, June series 2022–2025.
WJEC vs AQA vs Edexcel grade boundaries 2025
Each board sets boundaries independently after marking is complete. In 2025, AQA Maths Higher required 219/240 for grade 9, while Edexcel required 217/240. WJEC required 196/240 — 23 marks lower than AQA and 21 lower than Edexcel. This reflects different paper structures, not easier grading: a grade 9 from any board represents the same national standard.
| Subject / Board | Grade 9 | Grade 5 | Grade 4 | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WJEC Maths Higher | 196 | 56 | 27 | 240 |
| AQA Maths Higher | 219 | 96 | 63 | 240 |
| Edexcel Maths Higher | 217 | 87 | 53 | 240 |
| WJEC English Language | 143 | 95 | 84 | 160 |
| AQA English Language | 119 | 82 | 73 | 160 |
| Edexcel English Language | 122 | 83 | 73 | 160 |
| WJEC Chemistry Higher | 162 | 88 | 66 | 200 |
| AQA Chemistry Higher | 150 | 66 | 42 | 200 |
| Edexcel Chemistry Higher | 158 | 72 | 47 | 200 |
Sources: WJEC/CBAC, AQA, and Pearson Edexcel official grade boundary documents, June 2025.
Never apply one board's boundaries to another board's exam. WJEC Maths Higher grade 4 in 2025 was 27/240 — AQA was 63/240, a difference of 36 marks. Using the wrong board's table will give you a completely incorrect grade.
WJEC and Eduqas: what is the difference?
WJEC and Eduqas are both brands of the same awarding body — CBAC (the Welsh Joint Education Committee). WJEC is the brand used for qualifications regulated by Qualifications Wales, primarily used in Welsh schools. Eduqas is the brand used for qualifications regulated by Ofqual, for students in England.
In most core subjects the specifications are substantially the same. The boundaries shown on this page are from the WJEC June 2025 series (Welsh specification). If you are an Eduqas student in England, your boundaries may differ slightly for some subjects — check the specific Eduqas boundary document on the WJEC website.
WJEC (Wales)
- Regulated by Qualifications Wales
- Used in Welsh state schools
- May include Welsh language / Welsh context content
- Results Day: 20 August 2026
Eduqas (England)
- Regulated by Ofqual
- Same awarding body as WJEC (CBAC)
- Some specification differences in Literature / Humanities
- Boundaries published simultaneously 20 August 2026
WJEC GCSE 9–1 grade scale: what each grade means
All GCSE boards including WJEC use the same 9–1 grading scale introduced to replace the old A*–G system. Grade descriptors are consistent across WJEC, AQA, Edexcel, and OCR.
| Grade | Old equivalent | Description | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | A* (top fraction) | Top ~3–5% nationally | Exceptional |
| 8 | A*/A | High distinction | |
| 7 | A | Distinction | |
| 6 | B | Merit | |
| 5 | B/C | Strong pass ★ | Most sixth form A-Level entries require 5+ |
| 4 | C | Standard pass + | Minimum for most employers and colleges |
| 3 | D | Below standard pass | |
| 2 | E | ||
| 1 | F/G | ||
| U | U | Ungraded |
WJEC GCSE grade boundaries 2025 — frequently asked questions
Common questions about WJEC grade boundaries, raw marks, Results Day, and how WJEC compares to other boards.
What are the WJEC GCSE grade boundaries for 2025?
The official WJEC GCSE grade boundaries from June 2025 are shown in the full table above. Key figures: Maths Higher grade 9 = 196/240, grade 5 = 56/240, grade 4 = 27/240. English Language grade 9 = 143/160, grade 4 = 84/160. 2026 boundaries will be published at 8:00am on 20 August 2026.
What was the WJEC GCSE Maths grade 9 boundary in 2025?
The WJEC GCSE Maths Higher grade 9 boundary in 2025 was 196 out of 240 (81.7%). For context: 2024 was 190, 2023 was 183, and 2022 was 172. These are significantly lower than AQA (219) and Edexcel (217) due to different paper structures — not easier marking. The 2026 boundary will be confirmed on Results Day 20 August 2026.
What is the WJEC GCSE grade 4 standard pass boundary for Maths?
In 2025, the WJEC GCSE Maths Higher grade 4 boundary was 27 out of 240 raw marks (11%). For Foundation tier it was 111 out of 240 (46%). Grade 4 is the government's standard pass. Students who do not achieve grade 4 in GCSE Maths or English Language must continue studying these subjects post-16.
How do WJEC boundaries differ from AQA and Edexcel?
WJEC sets boundaries independently after its own papers are marked. In 2025 Maths Higher, WJEC grade 4 was 27/240 while AQA was 63/240 and Edexcel was 53/240. This is a large difference — never apply one board's boundary to another. WJEC papers are structured differently, which is why the raw marks required differ.
Are WJEC and Eduqas boundaries the same?
WJEC and Eduqas are both brands of CBAC (Welsh Joint Education Committee). WJEC is used in Wales; Eduqas is used in England. Boundaries for most core subjects are very similar, but some subjects — particularly English Literature and humanities — have specification differences. Check the specific Eduqas boundary document for your qualification.
When does WJEC release 2026 grade boundaries?
WJEC (CBAC) releases all 2026 GCSE grade boundaries at exactly 8:00am on Thursday 20 August 2026. Boundaries are strictly embargoed before this date.
Will WJEC 2026 grade boundaries be higher or lower than 2025?
This depends on the difficulty of the 2026 WJEC papers. Qualifications Wales uses a comparable outcomes process to prevent large year-on-year changes. Based on the 2022–2025 trend, WJEC Maths Higher grade 9 has risen from 172 to 196. A further moderate rise or plateau in 2026 would be consistent, but any estimate before Results Day is speculative.
How do I calculate my WJEC grade from my raw mark?
Add up your raw marks from all papers for the subject. For WJEC Maths Higher, you have three papers totalling 240 marks. Compare your total against the grade boundary table above. If your total is 196 or above, you achieved grade 9 in 2025. If it is 27–55, you achieved grade 4.
Data sources and methodology
Source data
All grade boundaries on this page are taken directly from official WJEC (CBAC) grade boundary documents published on wjec.co.uk on 21 August 2025. GradesNova does not estimate, interpolate, or adjust boundaries — every figure is copied verbatim from the official document.
Verification
Data was last verified against wjec.co.uk official documents on 26 May 2026. GradesNova is not affiliated with WJEC, CBAC, Ofqual, or Qualifications Wales.
2026 update process
On 20 August 2026 from 8:00am, GradesNova updates this page with official WJEC 2026 grade boundary data as soon as the CBAC documents are publicly released.