What is a good grade?

Around my school all the posters plastered around about A level results are just quoting the % of A*-A's people have got but not much about grades below. Since everyone says A level is harder than GCSE does that mean that a C in A level is relatively good compared to a C at GCSE; and what sort of grades do universities recognise as good?

I heard that a D was actually a pass and was good but that smells a bit off to me, I don't know.

Thanks

A C is generally considered as all right at A-Level, it depends to where you want to apply. Russell Groups want A*-B generally. D is a pass as is an E, but it isn't good - it is passable. A-Levels are harder though and Universities will accept that when looking at your results.

It's relative and based on your perception of good and expectations of what you think you can achieve. therefore, if you think you should be getting an A* and get a B, then a B is not good, however, if you expect a D and get a B, then the B is chuffing brilliant.

So long story short, which university do you want to attend and what do you expect from your A-levels?