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Edexcel GCSE English Literature · 1ET0

Edexcel GCSE English Literature grade boundaries

The marks out of 160 needed for each grade, for every series since 2017 except June 2022 (see the note below the tables). Each row links to Pearson Edexcel's source document.

Quick answers

What was the grade 4 boundary for Edexcel GCSE English Literature in June 2026?
In June 2026, grade 4 needed 75 out of 160 (47%).
What was the grade 5 boundary for Edexcel GCSE English Literature in June 2026?
In June 2026, grade 5 needed 88 out of 160 (55%).
What was the grade 7 boundary for Edexcel GCSE English Literature in June 2026?
In June 2026, grade 7 needed 116 out of 160 (73%).
What was the grade 9 boundary for Edexcel GCSE English Literature in June 2026?
In June 2026, grade 9 needed 136 out of 160 (85%).
How many marks do you need for a grade 4 in Edexcel GCSE English Literature?
In the June exams since 2023, grade 4 needed 67 to 75 out of 160. Boundaries are set after each exam, so treat these as a guide rather than a prediction.
Why do grade boundaries change every year?
Each paper is slightly easier or harder than the year before. The exam board sets the boundaries after marking, so that a grade represents about the same standard every year. A harder paper gets lower boundaries.
Series987654321Source
June 20261361261161028875563718Edexcel PDF
June 20251351251151018773543517Edexcel PDF
June 2024133122112988470513315Edexcel PDF
June 2023132121110958167493113Edexcel PDF
June 2019132120109958269513417Edexcel PDF
June 2018133121109958167493113Edexcel PDF
June 201714012711599846948276Edexcel PDF

June 2022 isn't shown: that year's exams were shortened (students answered fewer sections), so the board's boundaries weren't out of 160 and can't be compared with other years.

No exams were sat in June 2020 or June 2021, and 2022 was graded more generously on purpose, so our calculators use June exams from 2023 onwards.