IGCSE Maths Grade Boundaries
Find the marks needed for each grade in IGCSE Maths, and work out your grade from a mark.
Grade boundaries are the minimum marks needed to reach each grade in an IGCSE Maths exam, such as Edexcel 4MA1 or Cambridge 0580. Exam boards set them after every session to reflect how hard that paper was, so the mark needed for a grade 9 changes each time. Use the table and calculator below to see how marks map to grades and how close you are to the next grade up.
IGCSE Maths Boundaries Table
Choose an exam board, tier and session to see the mark needed for each grade.
| Grade | Mark needed | Out of |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | 166 | 200 |
| 8 | 136 | 200 |
| 7 | 107 | 200 |
| 6 | 86 | 200 |
| 5 | 65 | 200 |
| 4 | 45 | 200 |
| 3 | 35 | 200 |
Maximum mark: 200. Official source: Edexcel 4MA1 November 2025 grade boundaries.
Boundaries change every exam session. 2026 summer boundaries are released on results day in August 2026.
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These figures are a revision guide only. Grade boundaries change every session, so always confirm against the official source for your exact paper.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are grade boundaries in IGCSE Maths?
Grade boundaries are the minimum marks you need to reach each grade in an exam. For example, the mark required for a grade 9 is set for every paper and every session. The exam board decides these thresholds after the papers have been marked.
What mark do I need for a grade 9 in Edexcel IGCSE Maths (4MA1)?
The mark needed for a grade 9 in Edexcel IGCSE Maths (4MA1) is set by Pearson after each exam series, so it changes from one session to the next and there is no single fixed mark. Use the table above to see the grade 9 mark for each session listed, and always confirm the exact figure for your session from the official source.
Does Cambridge IGCSE Maths (0580) use 9 to 1 or A* to G?
Cambridge IGCSE Maths (0580) is graded A* to G, not the 9 to 1 scale used by UK GCSE and by Edexcel International GCSE (4MA1). Extended tier targets grades A* to E, and Core tier targets grades C to G.
Do Edexcel IGCSE Maths grade boundaries change each session?
Yes. Pearson sets 4MA1 boundaries after each exam series based on how demanding the papers were, so the mark for each grade shifts between the June and November sessions and from year to year. Treat past boundaries as a revision guide, not a guaranteed threshold.
Do IGCSE Maths grade boundaries change every year?
Yes. Boundaries are set after each exam session based on how demanding that paper was, so the mark needed for a given grade shifts slightly from one session to the next. Past boundaries are a useful revision target, but never a guaranteed threshold.
Where can I find official IGCSE Maths grade boundaries?
Official boundaries are published by the exam boards on results day. Pearson publishes Edexcel IGCSE Maths (4MA1) boundaries and Cambridge publishes IGCSE Maths (0580) boundaries on their websites. Always confirm against the official source for your exact paper and session.
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