Grades and Reports The choir trainer will receive a report on each candidate indicating a grade, together with comments on the candidate's performance. There are three grades of pass and two grades of failure, which are as follows: Marks   Interpretation     DEAN'S AWARD BISHOP'S AWARD 85-100 Distinction An excellent pass An excellent pass: on this showing the candidate could consider Associated Board graded singing examinations 70-84 Credit A very good pass 55-69 Pass Pass, but considerable work will be required before contemplating the Bishop's Award A satisfactory pass 40-54 Fail Fail, but worth another attempt on this showing Below 39 Unclassified Considerable work is required before making another attempt Successful candidates will receive a distinctive ribbon with the appropriate medal and certificate. It is stressed that these grades are offered solely in the hope that they are of help to the choir trainers. The assessment can be based only on the candidate's performance and response on the day of the examination.