OCR GCSE Combined Science A: Gateway grade boundaries
Specification J250
June 2026 qualification boundaries
Choose the tier or entry option printed on your exam entry. Each total applies to that option.
Foundation tierJune 2026 · 360 marks in total · 5-5: 209 · 5-4: 191 · 4-4: 174
| Grade | Marks | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 5-5 | 209 | 58.1% |
| 5-4 | 191 | 53.1% |
| 4-4 | 174 | 48.3% |
| 4-3 | 153 | 42.5% |
| 3-3 | 132 | 36.7% |
| 3-2 | 111 | 30.8% |
| 2-2 | 90 | 25.0% |
| 2-1 | 69 | 19.2% |
| 1-1 | 48 | 13.3% |
Official source for June 2026 ↗ · Use the Foundation tier calculator
Higher tierJune 2026 · 360 marks in total · 9-9: 275 · 9-8: 261 · 8-8: 248
| Grade | Marks | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9-9 | 275 | 76.4% |
| 9-8 | 261 | 72.5% |
| 8-8 | 248 | 68.9% |
| 8-7 | 235 | 65.3% |
| 7-7 | 222 | 61.7% |
| 7-6 | 205 | 56.9% |
| 6-6 | 188 | 52.2% |
| 6-5 | 171 | 47.5% |
| 5-5 | 154 | 42.8% |
| 5-4 | 137 | 38.1% |
| 4-4 | 121 | 33.6% |
| 4-3 | 113 | 31.4% |
Official source for June 2026 ↗ · Use the Higher tier calculator
Choose your tier or entry option.
The boundaries and assessment structure depend on that choice. No tier has been selected for you.