IGCSE Mathematics grade boundaries — November 2025
Cambridge IGCSE (CAIE) (0580). Minimum raw marks for each grade in the November 2025 series, by tier and paper combination. Pick the option matching the papers you sat.
November 2025 at a glance
- A A* in Mathematics required 172/200 (86%) on extended · papers 21, 41.
- That A* threshold is 16 marks higher than June 2025 — slightly harder to achieve.
- Across paper variants, the A* boundary ranged from 169 to 177 marks — variant choice mattered this session.
- A grade C needed roughly 42% on extended · papers 21, 41.
Core · Papers 11, 31
| Grade | Min mark | Min % |
|---|---|---|
| C | 92 | 58% |
| D | 76 | 48% |
| E | 60 | 38% |
| F | 44 | 28% |
| G | 28 | 18% |
Maximum mark: 160.
Core · Papers 12, 32
| Grade | Min mark | Min % |
|---|---|---|
| C | 89 | 56% |
| D | 73 | 46% |
| E | 58 | 37% |
| F | 43 | 27% |
| G | 28 | 18% |
Maximum mark: 160.
Core · Papers 13, 33
| Grade | Min mark | Min % |
|---|---|---|
| C | 112 | 70% |
| D | 96 | 60% |
| E | 80 | 50% |
| F | 64 | 40% |
| G | 48 | 30% |
Maximum mark: 160.
Extended · Papers 21, 41
| Grade | Min mark | Min % |
|---|---|---|
| A* | 172 | 86% |
| A | 144 | 72% |
| B | 114 | 57% |
| C | 84 | 42% |
| D | 66 | 33% |
| E | 48 | 24% |
Maximum mark: 200.
Extended · Papers 22, 42
| Grade | Min mark | Min % |
|---|---|---|
| A* | 169 | 85% |
| A | 140 | 70% |
| B | 111 | 56% |
| C | 82 | 41% |
| D | 66 | 33% |
| E | 50 | 25% |
Maximum mark: 200.
Extended · Papers 23, 43
| Grade | Min mark | Min % |
|---|---|---|
| A* | 177 | 89% |
| A | 155 | 78% |
| B | 122 | 61% |
| C | 90 | 45% |
| D | 71 | 36% |
| E | 52 | 26% |
Maximum mark: 200.
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Figures sourced from the official Cambridge grade threshold tables. Always confirm with your exam board.