Should I Put GCSEs or High School Grades on My CV?
Yes, but keep it short. Summarize GCSEs in one line, list your current subjects, and add a US high school GPA only if it is strong.
Last updated: 4/10/2026 · Author: MojCV Team · Reviewed by: HR Specialists
Last updated: 4/10/2026
Author: MojCV Team · Reviewed by: HR Specialists
Direct Answer
Yes, but keep it short. In the UK, list your current or latest qualifications with grades, and summarize GCSEs in one line, for example 9 GCSEs including English and Math at grade 6 or above. In the US, list your high school GPA only if it is 3.5 or above.
What to list in the UK
- Current course: A-levels, BTECs, Highers, or your degree, with grades or predicted grades.
- GCSEs: one line is enough. Name English and Math if the grades are good.
- Low grades: leave out grades that do not help. Listing the subjects without grades is fine.
- Not needed: elementary school, and results from many years ago.
What to list in the US and elsewhere
- High school name and graduation year.
- GPA: list it if it is 3.5 or above.
- Honors and AP classes: add them if they match the job or course.
- Rank and test scores: only if they are strong and the employer asks.
When to remove them
Once you have a degree, shorten school results to one line. After a few years of work, you can remove GCSEs and high school grades altogether and let your experience speak.
Examples you can copy
9 GCSEs including English and Math at grade 6 or above
UK: GCSEs in one line
A-levels (predicted): Biology A, Chemistry A, Math B
UK: current A-levels with predicted grades
High school diploma, Riverside High School, 2026. GPA 3.7. AP Calculus and AP English.
US: high school
What if you did not get the grades you wanted?
Be honest, and do not leave a gap that makes the reader guess. If you are retaking English or Math, say so: GCSE English: resitting in November. If a grade is low but the subject is not key to the job, list the subjects without grades. Never invent or round up a grade. Employers can ask for certificates, and a mismatch can cost you the job.
Mistakes to avoid
- Listing every GCSE with every grade when you have a degree or A-levels.
- Putting elementary school or old award certificates on a CV.
- Writing predicted grades as if they were final results.
- Using a different format for each qualification, which makes the section hard to scan.
A quick checklist
- Newest qualification first.
- Subjects and grades, in the same format each time.
- One line for GCSEs or high school results.
- Predicted grades marked as predicted.
Also read: See a full layout in the student CV example or the high school student CV example. For the full guide, read How to write a student CV. Browse all answers in our CV and resume FAQ.