English
In 2025, approximately 2.9% of 16-year-old students in England achieved a grade 9 in English language
In 2024, approximately 2.3% of candidates in England achieved a grade 9 in English language.
These figures are lower than the percentage of grade 9s awarded across all GCSE subjects, which was around 5.1% of all entries in 2025.
Understanding the UK grading system:
