* Grade 9: Top 3% of students (approximately)
* Grade 8: Next 7% (approximately)
* Grade 7: Next 15% (approximately)
* Grade 6: Next 20% (approximately)
* Grade 5: Next 20% (approximately)
* Grade 4 (Standard Pass): Next 20% (approximately)
* Grade 3 (Weak Pass): Remaining students below a standard pass
Important Considerations:
* These are approximations. The actual percentages fluctuate yearly based on the difficulty of the papers and the overall performance of students.
* Exam boards differ. Each board sets its own grade boundaries.
* Percentage vs. Raw Marks: Grade boundaries are based on raw marks (the number of correct answers) which are then converted to grades. A percentage is not directly used to determine the grade.
To find the precise grade boundaries for a specific exam board and year, you must consult the official mark scheme released by that exam board after the exams are marked.