02. How do I work out my GCSE points score?
STEP 1: Take each of your GCSE subjects and add up the score from your predicted grades (or actual grade if you have already sat your exams) using the points system detailed in the table below.
(Please note that Applied GCSEs are worth 2 GCSEs and GNVQs at Intermediate Level are worth 4 GCSEs. GNVQ Intermediates are graded at pass [equivalent to 4 Cs], merit [equivalent to 4 Bs] and distinction [equivalent to 4 As].)
| GRADE | A* |
A |
B |
C |
D |
E |
F |
G |
| POINTS |
8 |
7 |
6 |
5 |
4 |
3 |
2 |
1 |
STEP 2: Now divide the total number of points by the number of subjects you are/have taken to give your average GCSE score.
EXAMPLES:
- A) 10 subjects taken and passed at Grade C:
10 x 5 = 50 ÷ 10 = 5.0
- B) 10 subjects taken, 5 Grade Bs and 5 Grade Ds:
(5 x 6) + (5 x 4) = 50 ÷ 10 = 5.0
- C) 10 subjects taken (including 5 passes at Grade C or above) 2 Bs, 4 Cs, 3 Ds and 1 E:
(2 x 6) + (4 x 5) + (3 x 4) + (1 x 3) = 47 ÷ 10 = 4.7
To enter an AS Level programme, we require at least 5 GCSEs at Grade C or above AND an average GCSE point score of at least 5.0. As such, the first two examples meet the entry requirements, but the third does not.
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