OCR GCSE Chemistry A: Gateway grade boundaries
Specification J248
June 2026 qualification boundaries
Choose the tier or entry option printed on your exam entry. Each total applies to that option.
Foundation tierJune 2026 · 180 marks in total · 5: 120 · 4: 100 · 3: 76
| Grade | Marks | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | 120 | 66.7% |
| 4 | 100 | 55.6% |
| 3 | 76 | 42.2% |
| 2 | 52 | 28.9% |
| 1 | 29 | 16.1% |
Official source for June 2026 ↗ · Use the Foundation tier calculator
Higher tierJune 2026 · 180 marks in total · 9: 163 · 8: 151 · 7: 139
| Grade | Marks | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | 163 | 90.6% |
| 8 | 151 | 83.9% |
| 7 | 139 | 77.2% |
| 6 | 118 | 65.6% |
| 5 | 97 | 53.9% |
| 4 | 76 | 42.2% |
| 3 | 65 | 36.1% |
Official source for June 2026 ↗ · Use the Higher tier calculator
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