Thousands of young people will be receiving their GCSE results on Thursday - but for many families, the number grading system can be confusing.
If you are unsure about your child's grades and what they mean, this guide will come in handy. In England, GCSEs are graded using a numerical system from 9 to 1, rather than from A to E, as was previously the case.
This numerical scheme was brought in as part of a new curriculum introduced by former Education Secretary Michael Gove in 2014. The changes saw a reduction in coursework and an increase in exams in almost all subjects across England.
