GCSE grades explained: Letter equivalents for the 1-9 results system and what a pass is now

GCSE results day is coming up fast. Whether heading to sixth form, college, or an apprenticeship, these grades set the stage for you or your teen's next big move. Why are there numbered GCSE grades? First rolled out in 2017 and fully phased in across all subjects by 2020, the 9–1 numerical system was introduced...