OCR GCSE Maths marks needed
Marks needed for grade 7
170of 300 left
145 to 170 on the 2024 to 2026 boundaries
- Paper 457/100
- Paper 557/100
- Paper 656/100
Questions people ask
How many marks do I need for grade 9 in OCR GCSE Maths?
In June 2026, grade 9 on the Higher tier needed 264 out of 300 (88%). Grade 7 needed 170.
How much do OCR GCSE Maths grade boundaries change?
Grade 7 on the Higher tier needed between 145 and 170 marks from 2024 to 2026. The planner shows what you need on each of those years' boundaries.
Do all papers count the same?
Yes, every mark counts once. The papers are Paper 4 out of 100, Paper 5 out of 100, Paper 6 out of 100: 300 marks in all (Higher tier).
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How we work this out
What it does
Enter your marks so far and pick a grade: see the marks you need on the OCR Maths papers still to sit.
OCR GCSE Maths (J560), Higher and Foundation: every published series since 2017.
Method
- Add your marks on the papers you have sat, real or mock. A blank paper is one still to sit.
- Take your target grade's boundary from the latest series and subtract your marks.
- The rest is what the papers still to sit must bring in, never more than they are worth.
- The same sum on each recent year's boundary gives the range.