What GCSEs did everyone get that got them into Medicine?

I'm predicted the equivalent of about 8 A*s (including the sciences and mathematics) and 2 As, is this below average? Additionally, my school only permitted us to do combined science, is this still okay for medicine applications?

Combined science is fine.
Your grades are fine for most med schools, though not some of those who use GCSEs heavily to shortlist. Aim for the best grades you can get, but some med schools only need a 6 in Eng Lang and maths, so you will have plenty of options

I'm predicted the equivalent of about 8 A*s (including the sciences and mathematics) and 2 As, is this below average? Additionally, my school only permitted us to do combined science, is this still okay for medicine applications?

do all medicine schools need a minimum of 6 in english
is it ever higher or lower

I don't think there are any that have minimum requirements of higher than a 6, but there are several who score GCSEs, where a 6 in a core subject would mean you were unlikely to get shortlisted.
Bristol, Cambridge, Oxford, Exeter, Newcastle, Plymouth, QUB, Leeds and St Andrews will accept a 5 in Eng Lang, but Oxford, QUB, Leeds and from this year, Newcastle, will all score the grade, so as above, unlikely to make cut offs.
Glasgow have apparently said they will accept a C/5 in Eng Lang with a 6/B in Eng Lit

ok thank you
is it ever 7 or 8?

I don't think there are any that have minimum requirements of higher than a 6, but there are several who score GCSEs, where a 6 in a core subject would mean you were unlikely to get shortlisted.
Bristol, Cambridge, Oxford, Exeter, Newcastle, Plymouth, QUB, Leeds and St Andrews will accept a 5 in Eng Lang, but Oxford, QUB, Leeds and from this year, Newcastle, will all score the grade, so as above, unlikely to make cut offs.
Glasgow have apparently said they will accept a C/5 in Eng Lang with a 6/B in Eng Lit

Where did you find this information as when I looked at their websites it says they need a 6 in English language for medicine?

Where are we talking about? It might have changed for 2025 entry, I’ve not reviewed for this year yet

For example Exeter said it needs a 6 in lang.
I think this is what you meant but if it’s not just reply and I will try to clarify. Thanks you again for helping me

Yes, that is correct.
No med school has a minimum requirement of more than a 6. But for some of the med schools that score GCSEs, a 6 would mean you did not get enough points to be shortlisted. Exeter does not score GCSEs

Do you know which unis score GCSES?
Also my GCSEs are 9877765 and 2x D2 (7-8 in number grades) is that enough if I apply to a uni that scores GCSES?