Enter the score your child got in each subject (0 to 50). You'll see the band, what it means, what to do next, and how far it is to the next band. Leave any subject blank.
Use the 0–50 scaled scores from the Checkpoint statement of results. If your report shows a decimal like 4.2, it's from the old 0–6 scale Cambridge retired in 2023; see the grading guide.
Every Checkpoint subject is reported on the same 0–50 scale, in six bands. A score of 21 or above (Good) means your child is working at the expected standard for the end of Lower Secondary.
| Band | What it signals | What to do next |
|---|---|---|
| Outstanding 41–50 | Student is comfortably ahead of stage expectations. Strong readiness for the next stage or IGCSE. | Stretch with extension material; consider IGCSE extended tier. Review subscores for any hidden weaker strands. |
| High 31–40 | Student is on track with a secure foundation for the next stage. Close to the strongest expected outcome. | Use subscores to identify which specific strands are still Good rather than High. Close those gaps before moving up. |
| Good 21–30 | Core understanding is present but several strands need consolidation. | Prioritise the weakest strand subscores. Targeted topic revision moves the student into the High band faster than general revision. |
| Aspiring 11–20 | Significant gaps across multiple strands, though the student is not at the earliest stage of content. | Structured, topic-by-topic revision rather than broad practice. Use subscores to sequence which strand comes first. |
| Basic 1–10 | Student has significant gaps relative to stage expectations. Needs structured catch-up. | Start with the lowest strand subscores. Build from foundational concepts. Address before IGCSE begins, not during it. |
| Unclassified 0 | No result was reportable for this strand or subject. | Ask the school for the specific reason — this is not the same as a Basic result. |
Band thresholds are the same for every stage and subject, but the content behind them gets harder each stage. For how the 0–50 score is built from raw marks, see the full grading guide.
The Checkpoint report also breaks each subject into strands. A child in the Good band overall can still be weak in one strand. In Maths the content strands are Number, Algebra, Geometry and Measure, and Statistics and Probability. In Science, look at Biology, Chemistry and Physics separately. Fixing the weakest strand is usually the fastest way up a band.
What is a good Cambridge Checkpoint score?
Cambridge reports each subject on a 0–50 scale in six bands. A score of 21–30 (Good) or above means your child is working at the expected standard for the end of Lower Secondary; 31–40 is High and 41–50 is Outstanding.
Is Cambridge Checkpoint pass or fail?
No. Checkpoint is diagnostic. There is no pass mark, and a Basic or Unclassified result cannot be used to hold a student back. Schools use the strand feedback to plan teaching.
What does Unclassified mean on a Checkpoint result?
Unclassified (a score of 0) means no result could be reported for that subject or strand. It is not the same as a Basic result; ask the school for the specific reason.
Which subjects have a Checkpoint test?
English (or English as a Second Language), Mathematics and Science, plus Global Perspectives in the May and October series. Computing has no Checkpoint test.