what is a p1 in gcse

In the context of GCSE exams, P1 typically stands for "Pass at Level 1," while P2 stands for "Pass at Level 2". These designations are commonly used for BTECs or Edexcel functional skills. The GCSE qualifications themselves are awarded on a grade scale of 9 (the highest grade) to 1 (the lowest). The P1 and P2 grades are not part of this 9-1 grading scale but are used to indicate a pass at a specific level.