Overview
Official 0625 Physics grade boundaries for June 2026 publish in August — IGCSE grades 18 August 2026, component threshold tables around 13 August. Estimate with marked past papers via the [0625 calculator](/tools/grade-boundary-calculator/0625).
Quick answer
For Cambridge syllabus 0625, [Post-exam prep](/blog/cambridge-post-exam-results-prep-2026) — [Results day guide](/blog/cambridge-results-day-august-2026-guide)
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| When are June 2026 IGCSE grades released? | 18 August 2026 (06:00 GMT) |
| When are threshold tables published? | ~13 August 2026 |
| Papers? | MCQ + theory + practical / alternative to practical (check your entry) |
| Marking style? | Show working — method marks on calculations |
| Estimate tool | 0625 grade calculator |
What are grade boundaries?
For Cambridge syllabus 0625, grade boundaries are minimum raw marks per grade on each 0625 component you entered. IGCSE Physics combines MCQ, structured theory, and practical or ATP routes — each with its own row in the official table. Your statement grade comes from the weighted aggregate; A* is not awarded on one strong paper alone if the overall total misses the aggregate line.
How Cambridge sets 0625 boundaries
For Cambridge syllabus 0625, cambridge adjusts thresholds after marking so standards stay stable. Demanding Paper 4 calculations often pull boundaries down; students comparing to a fixed "75% for A*" rule will be misled. Always use the component codes on your entry form when reading the PDF ([wrong-session estimates](/insights)).
Core vs Extended at a glance
For Cambridge syllabus 0625, confirm your entry with your exams officer — mixing tiers is not allowed.
| Tier | Typical papers | Grade range |
|---|---|---|
| Core | Paper 1 + Paper 3 (+ practical route) | C to G |
| Extended | Paper 2 + Paper 4 (+ practical route) | A* to E |
How to estimate your grade
This section covers How to estimate your grade — ranked by what Cambridge examiners return to most often in past papers.
- Timed paper — award marks only when units and working match the scheme, including labelled graphs.
- Note whether errors are graph-reading, formula, or unit slips so retries are targeted.
- Enter raw marks into the 0625 calculator with June 2024/2023 thresholds until the verified 2026 PDF loads.
Frequently asked questions
For Cambridge syllabus 0625, threshold PDFs ~13 August; grades 18 August.
When are official boundaries released?
Is 80% always an A*?
No — raw thresholds change every session.
IGCSE vs O-Level Physics?
Confirm your 0625 code on your statement of entry — papers differ from 5054.
Related subjects
For Cambridge syllabus 0625, stack IGCSE science revision with the matching boundary guide and calculator for each code you sit. Threshold rows are never interchangeable between Biology, Chemistry, and Physics codes. See the [grade boundaries hub](/guides/grade-boundaries) for every syllabus calculator. Cross-link below for adjacent syllabuses only; never swap threshold numbers between codes or sessions.