T Level grade calculator
Enter a student's core and occupational-specialism grades and placement status, and this tool shows the overall T Level grade they'd receive. It uses the official grade look-up tables — and because the core/specialism weighting differs by subject, the result depends on which T Level you pick.
Indicative, for guidance. Based on the published T Level grade look-up tables (cross-checked against Pearson and City & Guilds); confirm any real result with the school/college and awarding organisation. Calculation rules checked against DfE guidance: 15 August 2026.
How the calculation works
A student's core grade (A*–E) and occupational specialism grade (Distinction/Merit/Pass) are combined using a look-up table. Which table applies depends on the weighting of the core versus the specialism, which is set for each T Level:
| Core : Specialism weighting | T Levels |
|---|---|
| 30 : 70 | Agriculture, Land Management & Production; Animal Care & Management; Craft & Design; Media, Broadcast & Production |
| 40 : 60 | Education & Early Years; Building Services Engineering; Onsite Construction; Science |
| 50 : 50 | Health; Healthcare Science; Design, Surveying & Planning; the Digital T Levels; Engineering & Manufacturing; Accounting, Finance & Legal; Management & Administration |
Completing the industry placement is also required for the full award. If a student passes only one of the two assessed parts — or neither, or hasn't completed the placement — the result is partial achievement or unclassified rather than an overall grade.
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