Statutory guidance

GCSE (9 to 1) qualification-level guidance

Guidance on complying with the rules and regulations for GCSEs (9 to 1).

• From: Ofqual
• Published: 23 May 2014
• Last updated: 23 October 2023
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  1. 23 October 2023

     HTML version created to replace existing PDF version. Name of a Condition referred to within the guidance has been updated.

  2. 23 April 2019

     Document updated to reflect changes following consultation on reviews of marking, moderation and appeals, and put into new brand template.

  3. 16 February 2017

     Updated to include guidance on standard setting.

  4. 25 August 2016

     Updated following introduction of our rules and guidance for enquiries and appeals

  5. 15 July 2016

     Added guidance on considering marking errors on a review or appeal.

  6. 23 May 2014

     First published.

Applies to England

Documents

GCSE (9 to 1) Qualification Level Guidance

Ref: Ofqual/23/7075/1

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Details

This guidance is intended to help awarding organisations understand how to comply with the GCSE (9 to 1) qualification-level conditions and any associated requirements.

All awarding organisations have a legal obligation under section 153 of the Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009 to have regard to this guidance.

February 2017 update

Our guidance on standard setting came into force on 16 February 2017. This followed our consultation on Requirements on setting GCSE (9 to 1) grade boundaries.