OCR A-Level grade boundaries Summer 2023
The minimum whole-subject marks OCR set for each A-Level grade in the Summer 2023 series, covering Biology, Chemistry, Physics and 7 more subjects. Subjects link to their past papers, so you can see the exams these boundaries applied to.
OCR A-Level · Summer 2023 · minimum whole-subject totals
Official OCR boundaries| Subject | Out of | A* | A | B | C | D | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
H420 (Biology A) | 270 | 183 | 155 | 130 | 106 | 82 | 58 |
H432 (Chemistry A) | 270 | 234 | 198 | 158 | 118 | 79 | 40 |
H556 (Physics A) | 270 | 211 | 182 | 151 | 120 | 90 | 60 |
H240 (Maths A) | 300 | 209 | 161 | 129 | 97 | 66 | 35 |
H567 | 300 | 222 | 201 | 170 | 139 | 109 | 79 |
H460 | 240 | 193 | 164 | 135 | 106 | 78 | 50 |
H431 | 240 | 188 | 169 | 143 | 117 | 91 | 65 |
H580 | 300 | 259 | 235 | 196 | 157 | 119 | 81 |
H481 | 300 | 235 | 207 | 176 | 145 | 115 | 85 |
H472 | 200 | 186 | 175 | 152 | 129 | 106 | 84 |
Boundaries are set after each series, once the boards have seen how everyone did, so they move year to year. Confirm against the official OCR document before relying on a number.
OCR A-Level grade boundary FAQs
- How many marks did you need for an A* in OCR A-Level Maths in Summer 2023?
- An A* in OCR A-Level Mathematics needed 209 of 300 marks in Summer 2023, around 70%.
- What was the pass mark for OCR A-Level Maths in Summer 2023?
- The minimum pass is grade E. In OCR A-Level Mathematics that meant 35 of 300 marks in Summer 2023.
- When are OCR grade boundaries published?
- Exam boards publish grade boundaries on results day, once every paper has been marked and grading is complete. A-Level boundaries appear in mid August and GCSE boundaries the week after.
- Why do grade boundaries change every year?
- Boundaries are set after each exam series so that grading standards stay consistent from year to year. If a paper turns out harder than usual the boundaries come down, and if it turns out easier they go up, so the marks needed for a grade reflect the difficulty of that year's papers.
- Are grade boundaries the same for every exam board?
- No. AQA, Edexcel, OCR and WJEC each set boundaries for their own papers, so the marks needed for the same grade differ between boards and between specifications within a board. Always check the boundaries for the exact specification you sat.