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Cambridge Grade Boundaries 2026
May/June 2026 Cambridge grade boundaries & expected thresholds by subject — grades 11 Aug, threshold tables ~13 Aug. Calculators, 9709/9700 guides, Will my grade hold?
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| When are June 2026 grades? | AS & A Level 11 Aug; IGCSE/O Level 18 Aug (05:00 GMT) |
| When are threshold tables / expected boundaries? | Official component PDFs typically ~13 Aug — not before. Estimate with recent sessions until then. |
| Where do I check my mark vs a boundary? | Will my grade hold? · Calculator · Results Day hub |
By syllabus
Grade boundaries 2026 by subject
17 subjects with verified June 2026 thresholds in the calculator. Others use historical sessions until we ingest the official PDF.
| Code | Subject | Data | Guide | Course | Hold | Calculator |
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| 9706 | AccountingA-Level | June 2026 | 2026 guide | Free course | Hold | Calculator |
| 7707 | AccountingO-Level | Historical | 2026 guide | — | Hold | Calculator |
| 4037 | Additional MathematicsO-Level | Historical | 2026 guide | — | Hold | Calculator |
| 9700 | BiologyA-Level | June 2026 | 2026 guide | Free course | Hold | Calculator |
| 5090 | BiologyO-Level | Historical | 2026 guide | — | Hold | Calculator |
| 0610 | BiologyIGCSE | Historical | 2026 guide | — | Hold | Calculator |
| 9609 | BusinessA-Level | June 2026 | 2026 guide | Free course | Hold | Calculator |
| 7115 | Business StudiesO-Level | Historical | 2026 guide | Free course | Hold | Calculator |
| 9701 | ChemistryA-Level | June 2026 | 2026 guide | Free course | Hold | Calculator |
| 5070 | ChemistryO-Level | Historical | 2026 guide | — | Hold | Calculator |
| 0620 | ChemistryIGCSE | Historical | 2026 guide | — | Hold | Calculator |
| 2210 | Computer ScienceO-Level | Historical | 2026 guide | — | Hold | Calculator |
| 9708 | EconomicsA-Level | June 2026 | 2026 guide | Free course | Hold | Calculator |
| 2281 | EconomicsO-Level | Historical | 2026 guide | Free course | Hold | Calculator |
| 0990 | First Language EnglishIGCSE | Historical | 2026 guide | — | Hold | Calculator |
| 9231 | Further MathematicsA-Level | June 2026 | 2026 guide | Free course | Hold | Calculator |
| 0460 | GeographyIGCSE | Historical | 2026 guide | — | Hold | Calculator |
| 9696 | GeographyA-Level | June 2026 | 2026 guide | — | Hold | Calculator |
| 9489 | HistoryA-Level | June 2026 | 2026 guide | Free course | Hold | Calculator |
| 9695 | Literature in EnglishA-Level | June 2026 | 2026 guide | — | Hold | Calculator |
| 9709 | MathematicsA-Level | June 2026 | 2026 guide | Free course | Hold | Calculator |
| 4024 | MathematicsO-Level | Historical | 2026 guide | — | Hold | Calculator |
| 0580 | MathematicsIGCSE | Historical | 2026 guide | — | Hold | Calculator |
| 9702 | PhysicsA-Level | June 2026 | 2026 guide | Free course | Hold | Calculator |
| 5054 | PhysicsO-Level | Historical | 2026 guide | — | Hold | Calculator |
| 0625 | PhysicsIGCSE | Historical | 2026 guide | — | Hold | Calculator |
| 9990 | PsychologyA-Level | June 2026 | 2026 guide | Free course | Hold | Calculator |
| 9618 | Computer ScienceA-Level | June 2026 | 2026 guide | Free course | Hold | Calculator |
| 1123 | English LanguageO-Level | Historical | 2026 guide | — | Hold | Calculator |
| 3247 | First Language UrduO-Level | Historical | 2026 guide | — | Hold | Calculator |
| 9488 | Islamic StudiesA-Level | June 2026 | 2026 guide | Free course | Hold | Calculator |
| 2058 | IslamiyatO-Level | Historical | 2026 guide | — | Hold | Calculator |
| 9084 | LawA-Level | June 2026 | 2026 guide | Free course | Hold | Calculator |
| 9607 | Media StudiesA-Level | June 2026 | 2026 guide | Free course | Hold | Calculator |
| 2059 | Pakistan StudiesO-Level | Historical | 2026 guide | — | Hold | Calculator |
| 9699 | SociologyA-Level | June 2026 | 2026 guide | Free course | Hold | Calculator |
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Grade boundaries FAQ
- Will my grade hold if thresholds move?
- Paste your raw mark and recent-session (or official) thresholds into Will my grade hold? — you will see the grade and how many marks sit between you and the next boundary.
- Where do I find official grade thresholds?
- Cambridge publishes per-syllabus, per-session grade threshold tables on results day (~13 August for June 2026) — your exams officer also receives them in the results pack.
- How do I turn my raw marks into a grade?
- Add your component raw marks and compare against the most recent published thresholds — our calculator does this for the major syllabuses.
- What is the Cambridge Results Day 2026 checklist?
- AS & A Level grades 11 August, thresholds ~13 August, IGCSE/O Level 18 August — dates, remarks, and subject links live on the Results Day hub.
- Why do boundaries change every year?
- Cambridge adjusts thresholds so a grade means the same standard year on year — if a paper is harder, the boundary drops.
- What should I do in the weeks before results?
- Save marked scripts, list your component codes, and estimate grades from evidence — not social media thresholds.
- What is a component marks report?
- A per-paper breakdown on your results statement — use it to decide remarks and resits with your exams officer.
- Where are 9231 Further Maths grade boundaries for 2026?
- Same August window as 9709 — grades 11 August, threshold PDFs ~13 August. Mark B/M/A separately on long proofs.
Stress-test your grade
Paste a raw mark against recent or official thresholds — see the grade and how many marks sit between you and the next boundary.
Will my grade hold?