IGCSE Physical Science grade boundaries — November 2025
Cambridge IGCSE (CAIE) (0652). 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 Physical Science required 148/200 (74%) on extended · papers 21, 41, 51.
- That A* threshold is 8 marks lower than November 2024 — slightly easier to achieve.
- Across paper variants, the A* boundary ranged from 148 to 151 marks — variant choice mattered this session.
- A grade C needed roughly 37% on extended · papers 21, 41, 51.
Extended · Papers 21, 41, 51
| Grade | Min mark | Min % |
|---|---|---|
| A* | 148 | 74% |
| A | 123 | 62% |
| B | 98 | 49% |
| C | 73 | 37% |
| D | 63 | 32% |
| E | 53 | 27% |
| F | 42 | 21% |
| G | 31 | 16% |
Maximum mark: 200.
Extended · Papers 21, 41, 61
| Grade | Min mark | Min % |
|---|---|---|
| A* | 151 | 76% |
| A | 124 | 62% |
| B | 97 | 49% |
| C | 71 | 36% |
| D | 61 | 31% |
| E | 52 | 26% |
| F | 41 | 21% |
| G | 30 | 15% |
Maximum mark: 200.
Core · Papers 11, 31, 51
| Grade | Min mark | Min % |
|---|---|---|
| C | 104 | 52% |
| D | 87 | 44% |
| E | 71 | 36% |
| F | 55 | 28% |
| G | 39 | 20% |
Maximum mark: 200.
Core · Papers 11, 31, 61
| Grade | Min mark | Min % |
|---|---|---|
| C | 102 | 51% |
| D | 86 | 43% |
| E | 70 | 35% |
| F | 54 | 27% |
| G | 38 | 19% |
Maximum mark: 200.
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Figures sourced from the official Cambridge grade threshold tables. Always confirm with your exam board.