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Ungraded

A result below the lowest grade in a qualification, meaning no grade is awarded.

Also called
U
Used in
All four UK nations (details may differ)
Topic
Grading

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GCSE 9 to 1 grading England
The grading scale for reformed GCSEs in England, from 9 (highest) to 1, with U for ungraded. Grade 4 broadly lines up with the bottom of the old grade C and grade 7 with the bottom of the old grade A.

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