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OCR GCSE History A (Explaining the Modern World) grade boundaries
OCR GCSE History A (Explaining the Modern World) grade boundaries for 9 series, June 2018 to June 2026, for the qualification as a whole and for each paper. Each table shows the lowest mark that got each grade, copied from OCR's own document, which is linked underneath.
June 2026 OCR GCSE History A (Explaining the Modern World) grade boundaries
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| Qualification or route | Max mark | Grade: lowest mark, and % of max mark | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | Grade 8 | Grade 7 | Grade 6 | Grade 5 | Grade 4 | Grade 3 | Grade 2 | Grade 1 | ||
| Option AA (components 01, 08, 11) | 210 | 16679% | 15272.4% | 13966.2% | 12459% | 10951.9% | 9545.2% | 6731.9% | 3918.6% | 125.7% |
| Option AB (components 01, 09, 12) | 210 | 16377.6% | 14971% | 13664.8% | 12157.6% | 10650.5% | 9143.3% | 6430.5% | 3818.1% | 125.7% |
| Option BA (components 02, 08, 11) | 210 | 16578.6% | 15171.9% | 13865.7% | 12358.6% | 10851.4% | 9444.8% | 6631.4% | 3918.6% | 125.7% |
| Option BB (components 02, 09, 12) | 210 | 16277.1% | 14870.5% | 13564.3% | 12057.1% | 10550% | 9042.9% | 6430.5% | 3818.1% | 125.7% |
| Option BC (components 02, 10, 13) | 210 | 16176.7% | 14770% | 13463.8% | 11856.2% | 10248.6% | 8741.4% | 6229.5% | 3717.6% | 125.7% |
| Option EA (components 05, 08, 11) | 210 | 15975.7% | 14569% | 13262.9% | 11856.2% | 10449.5% | 9042.9% | 6430.5% | 3818.1% | 125.7% |
| Option FA (components 06, 08, 11) | 210 | 16277.1% | 14870.5% | 13564.3% | 12157.6% | 10751% | 9344.3% | 6631.4% | 3918.6% | 125.7% |
| Option FB (components 06, 09, 12) | 210 | 15975.7% | 14569% | 13262.9% | 11755.7% | 10349% | 8942.4% | 6330% | 3717.6% | 125.7% |
| Option FC (components 06, 10, 13) | 210 | 15875.2% | 14468.6% | 13162.4% | 11655.2% | 10148.1% | 8641% | 6129% | 3617.1% | 125.7% |
| Option GA (components 07, 08, 11) | 210 | 16578.6% | 15171.9% | 13865.7% | 12358.6% | 10851.4% | 9344.3% | 6631.4% | 3918.6% | 125.7% |
| Option GB (components 07, 09, 12) | 210 | 16277.1% | 14870.5% | 13564.3% | 11956.7% | 10449.5% | 8942.4% | 6330% | 3717.6% | 125.7% |
| Option GC (components 07, 10, 13) | 210 | 16176.7% | 14770% | 13463.8% | 11856.2% | 10248.6% | 8641% | 6129% | 3617.1% | 125.7% |
| Paper | Max mark | Grade: lowest mark, and % of max mark | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | Grade 8 | Grade 7 | Grade 6 | Grade 5 | Grade 4 | Grade 3 | Grade 2 | Grade 1 | ||
| Int Rltns:changing int order 1918-c.1975 with China 1950-1981: People & the StateJ410/01 | 105 | 8379% | 7874.3% | 7369.5% | 6561.9% | 5754.3% | 4946.7% | 3432.4% | 1918.1% | 54.8% |
| Int Rltns:chngng int order 1918-c.1975 with Germany 1925-1955: People & the StateJ410/02 | 105 | 8278.1% | 7773.3% | 7268.6% | 6461% | 5653.3% | 4845.7% | 3432.4% | 2019% | 54.8% |
| Int Rltns:chngng int order 1918-c.1975 South Africa 1960-1994:People & the StateJ410/05 | 105 | 7672.4% | 7167.6% | 6662.9% | 5855.2% | 5148.6% | 4441.9% | 3129.5% | 1817.1% | 54.8% |
| Int Rltns:chngng int order 1918-c.1975 The USA 1919-1948:People & the StateJ410/06 | 105 | 7975.2% | 7470.5% | 6965.7% | 6158.1% | 5451.4% | 4744.8% | 3331.4% | 1918.1% | 54.8% |
| Int Rltns:chnging int order 1918-c.1975 with The USA 1945-1974:People & the StateJ410/07 | 105 | 8278.1% | 7773.3% | 7268.6% | 6360% | 5552.4% | 4744.8% | 3331.4% | 1918.1% | 54.8% |
| Migration to Britain c.1000 to c.2010J410/08 | 50 | 3876% | 3264% | 2754% | 2448% | 2142% | 1734% | 1224% | 714% | 36% |
| Power: Monarchy and Democracy in Britain c.1000 to 2014J410/09 | 50 | 3876% | 3468% | 3162% | 2754% | 2448% | 2040% | 1428% | 816% | 36% |
| War and British Society c.790 to c.2010J410/10 | 50 | 3876% | 3468% | 3162% | 2754% | 2346% | 1836% | 1326% | 816% | 36% |
| The impact Empire on Britain 1688-c.1730 Urban Envrnmnts: Patterns of MigrationJ410/11 | 55 | 4581.8% | 4276.4% | 3970.9% | 3665.5% | 3258.2% | 2952.7% | 2138.2% | 1323.6% | 47.3% |
| The English Reformation c.1520-c.1550 with Castles:Form & Function c.1000-1750J410/12 | 55 | 4276.4% | 3767.3% | 3258.2% | 2952.7% | 2545.5% | 2240% | 1629.1% | 1018.2% | 47.3% |
| Personal Rule to Restoration 1629-1660 with Castles:Form & Function c.1000-1750J410/13 | 55 | 4174.5% | 3665.5% | 3156.4% | 2850.9% | 2443.6% | 2138.2% | 1527.3% | 916.4% | 47.3% |
- Component boundaries are notional: OCR publishes them to show how each paper went, and only the qualification boundaries decide the grade.
Source: OCR grade boundaries, GCSE June 2026 (opens ocr.org.uk in a new tab)
Use these on your question decks: keep them in your account, then choose them on any deck's Grade boundaries page to see your predicted grade against them.
June 2025 OCR GCSE History A (Explaining the Modern World) grade boundaries
| Qualification or route | Max mark | Grade: lowest mark, and % of max mark | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | Grade 8 | Grade 7 | Grade 6 | Grade 5 | Grade 4 | Grade 3 | Grade 2 | Grade 1 | ||
| Option AA (components 01, 08, 11) | 210 | 16779.5% | 15272.4% | 13865.7% | 12258.1% | 10650.5% | 9143.3% | 6531% | 4019% | 157.1% |
| Option AB (components 01, 09, 12) | 210 | 16679% | 15171.9% | 13765.2% | 12057.1% | 10349% | 8741.4% | 6330% | 3918.6% | 157.1% |
| Option BA (components 02, 08, 11) | 210 | 16779.5% | 15272.4% | 13865.7% | 12258.1% | 10650.5% | 9143.3% | 6531% | 4019% | 157.1% |
| Option BB (components 02, 09, 12) | 210 | 16679% | 15171.9% | 13765.2% | 12057.1% | 10349% | 8741.4% | 6330% | 3918.6% | 157.1% |
| Option BC (components 02, 10, 13) | 210 | 16980.5% | 15473.3% | 14066.7% | 12358.6% | 10650.5% | 8942.4% | 6430.5% | 3918.6% | 157.1% |
| Option EA (components 05, 08, 11) | 210 | 16578.6% | 15071.4% | 13664.8% | 12057.1% | 10449.5% | 8942.4% | 6430.5% | 3918.6% | 157.1% |
| Option FA (components 06, 08, 11) | 210 | 16478.1% | 14971% | 13564.3% | 11956.7% | 10449.5% | 8942.4% | 6430.5% | 3918.6% | 157.1% |
| Option FB (components 06, 09, 12) | 210 | 16377.6% | 14870.5% | 13463.8% | 11755.7% | 10148.1% | 8540.5% | 6129% | 3818.1% | 157.1% |
| Option FC (components 06, 10, 13) | 210 | 16679% | 15171.9% | 13765.2% | 12057.1% | 10349% | 8741.4% | 6330% | 3918.6% | 157.1% |
| Option GA (components 07, 08, 11) | 210 | 16578.6% | 15071.4% | 13664.8% | 12057.1% | 10550% | 9042.9% | 6531% | 4019% | 157.1% |
| Option GB (components 07, 09, 12) | 210 | 16478.1% | 14971% | 13564.3% | 11856.2% | 10248.6% | 8641% | 6229.5% | 3818.1% | 157.1% |
| Option GC (components 07, 10, 13) | 210 | 16779.5% | 15272.4% | 13865.7% | 12157.6% | 10449.5% | 8841.9% | 6330% | 3818.1% | 157.1% |
| Paper | Max mark | Grade: lowest mark, and % of max mark | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | Grade 8 | Grade 7 | Grade 6 | Grade 5 | Grade 4 | Grade 3 | Grade 2 | Grade 1 | ||
| Int Rltns:changing int order 1918-c.1975 with China 1950-1981: People & the StateJ410/01 | 105 | 8984.8% | 8177.1% | 7369.5% | 6461% | 5451.4% | 4542.9% | 3230.5% | 2019% | 76.7% |
| Int Rltns:chngng int order 1918-c.1975 with Germany 1925-1955: People & the StateJ410/02 | 105 | 8984.8% | 8177.1% | 7369.5% | 6461% | 5451.4% | 4542.9% | 3230.5% | 2019% | 76.7% |
| Int Rltns:chngng int order 1918-c.1975 South Africa 1960-1994:People & the StateJ410/05 | 105 | 8782.9% | 7975.2% | 7167.6% | 6259% | 5249.5% | 4341% | 3129.5% | 1918.1% | 76.7% |
| Int Rltns:chngng int order 1918-c.1975 The USA 1919-1948:People & the StateJ410/06 | 105 | 8681.9% | 7874.3% | 7066.7% | 6158.1% | 5249.5% | 4341% | 3129.5% | 1918.1% | 76.7% |
| Int Rltns:chnging int order 1918-c.1975 with The USA 1945-1974:People & the StateJ410/07 | 105 | 8782.9% | 7975.2% | 7167.6% | 6259% | 5350.5% | 4441.9% | 3129.5% | 1918.1% | 76.7% |
| Migration to Britain c.1000 to c.2010J410/08 | 50 | 3570% | 3264% | 2958% | 2652% | 2346% | 2040% | 1428% | 918% | 48% |
| Power: Monarchy and Democracy in Britain c.1000 to 2014J410/09 | 50 | 3468% | 3162% | 2856% | 2448% | 2142% | 1734% | 1224% | 816% | 48% |
| War and British Society c.790 to c.2010J410/10 | 50 | 4080% | 3672% | 3366% | 2958% | 2550% | 2142% | 1530% | 918% | 48% |
| The impact Empire on Britain 1688-c.1730 Urban Envrnmnts: Patterns of MigrationJ410/11 | 55 | 4378.2% | 3970.9% | 3665.5% | 3258.2% | 2952.7% | 2647.3% | 1934.5% | 1120% | 47.3% |
| The English Reformation c.1520-c.1550 with Castles:Form & Function c.1000-1750J410/12 | 55 | 4378.2% | 3970.9% | 3665.5% | 3258.2% | 2850.9% | 2545.5% | 1934.5% | 1120% | 47.3% |
| Personal Rule to Restoration 1629-1660 with Castles:Form & Function c.1000-1750J410/13 | 55 | 4072.7% | 3767.3% | 3461.8% | 3054.5% | 2647.3% | 2341.8% | 1730.9% | 1018.2% | 47.3% |
- Component boundaries are notional: OCR publishes them to show how each paper went, and only the qualification boundaries decide the grade.
Source: OCR grade boundaries, GCSE June 2025 (opens ocr.org.uk in a new tab)
Use these on your question decks: keep them in your account, then choose them on any deck's Grade boundaries page to see your predicted grade against them.
June 2024 OCR GCSE History A (Explaining the Modern World) grade boundaries
| Qualification or route | Max mark | Grade: lowest mark, and % of max mark | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | Grade 8 | Grade 7 | Grade 6 | Grade 5 | Grade 4 | Grade 3 | Grade 2 | Grade 1 | ||
| Option AA (components 01, 08, 11) | 210 | 17081% | 15573.8% | 14066.7% | 12358.6% | 10650.5% | 9042.9% | 6430.5% | 3818.1% | 136.2% |
| Option BA (components 02, 08, 11) | 210 | 17081% | 15573.8% | 14066.7% | 12258.1% | 10550% | 8841.9% | 6330% | 3818.1% | 136.2% |
| Option BB (components 02, 09, 12) | 210 | 16980.5% | 15473.3% | 13966.2% | 12057.1% | 10248.6% | 8440% | 6028.6% | 3617.1% | 125.7% |
| Option BC (components 02, 10, 13) | 210 | 16277.1% | 14770% | 13262.9% | 11454.3% | 9645.7% | 7837.1% | 5626.7% | 3416.2% | 136.2% |
| Option EA (components 05, 08, 11) | 210 | 16880% | 15372.9% | 13865.7% | 12157.6% | 10550% | 8942.4% | 6330% | 3818.1% | 136.2% |
| Option FA (components 06, 08, 11) | 210 | 17181.4% | 15674.3% | 14167.1% | 12459% | 10851.4% | 9243.8% | 6531% | 3918.6% | 136.2% |
| Option FB (components 06, 09, 12) | 210 | 17081% | 15573.8% | 14066.7% | 12258.1% | 10550% | 8841.9% | 6229.5% | 3717.6% | 125.7% |
| Option FC (components 06, 10, 13) | 210 | 16377.6% | 14870.5% | 13363.3% | 11655.2% | 9947.1% | 8239% | 5928.1% | 3617.1% | 136.2% |
| Option GA (components 07, 08, 11) | 210 | 16679% | 15171.9% | 13664.8% | 12057.1% | 10449.5% | 8841.9% | 6330% | 3818.1% | 136.2% |
| Option GB (components 07, 09, 12) | 210 | 16578.6% | 15071.4% | 13564.3% | 11856.2% | 10148.1% | 8440% | 6028.6% | 3617.1% | 125.7% |
| Option GC (components 07, 10, 13) | 210 | 15875.2% | 14368.1% | 12861% | 11253.3% | 9444.8% | 7837.1% | 5626.7% | 3416.2% | 136.2% |
| Paper | Max mark | Grade: lowest mark, and % of max mark | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | Grade 8 | Grade 7 | Grade 6 | Grade 5 | Grade 4 | Grade 3 | Grade 2 | Grade 1 | ||
| Int Rltns:changing int order 1918-c.1975 with China 1950-1981: People & the StateJ410/01 | 105 | 8379% | 7571.4% | 6763.8% | 5855.2% | 4946.7% | 4139% | 3028.6% | 1716.2% | 54.8% |
| Int Rltns:chngng int order 1918-c.1975 with Germany 1925-1955: People & the StateJ410/02 | 105 | 8379% | 7571.4% | 6763.8% | 5754.3% | 4845.7% | 3937.1% | 2927.6% | 1716.2% | 54.8% |
| Int Rltns:chngng int order 1918-c.1975 South Africa 1960-1994: People & the StateJ410/05 | 105 | 8177.1% | 7369.5% | 6561.9% | 5653.3% | 4845.7% | 4038.1% | 2927.6% | 1716.2% | 54.8% |
| Int Rltns: chngng int order 1918-c.1975 The USA 1919-1948: People & the StateJ410/06 | 105 | 8480% | 7672.4% | 6864.8% | 5956.2% | 5148.6% | 4341% | 3129.5% | 1817.1% | 54.8% |
| Int Rltns: chnging int order 1918-c.1975 with The USA 1945-1974: People & the StateJ410/07 | 105 | 7975.2% | 7167.6% | 6360% | 5552.4% | 4744.8% | 3937.1% | 2927.6% | 1716.2% | 54.8% |
| Migration to Britain c.1000 to c.2010J410/08 | 50 | 4182% | 3774% | 3468% | 3060% | 2652% | 2346% | 1632% | 1020% | 48% |
| Power: Monarchy and Democracy in Britain c.1000 to 2014J410/09 | 50 | 4080% | 3774% | 3468% | 2958% | 2448% | 1938% | 1326% | 816% | 36% |
| War and British Society c.790 to c.2010J410/10 | 50 | 3774% | 3468% | 3264% | 2754% | 2244% | 1836% | 1326% | 816% | 48% |
| The impact Empire on Britain 1688-c.1730 Urban Envrnmnts: Patterns of MigrationJ410/11 | 55 | 4683.6% | 4378.2% | 3970.9% | 3563.6% | 3156.4% | 2647.3% | 1832.7% | 1120% | 47.3% |
| The English Reformation c.1520-c.1550 with Castles:Form & Function c.1000-1750J410/12 | 55 | 4683.6% | 4276.4% | 3869.1% | 3461.8% | 3054.5% | 2647.3% | 1832.7% | 1120% | 47.3% |
| Personal Rule to Restoration 1629-1660 with Castles:Form & Function c.1000-1750J410/13 | 55 | 4276.4% | 3869.1% | 3360% | 3054.5% | 2647.3% | 2138.2% | 1425.5% | 916.4% | 47.3% |
- Component boundaries are notional: OCR publishes them to show how each paper went, and only the qualification boundaries decide the grade.
Source: OCR grade boundaries, GCSE June 2024 (opens ocr.org.uk in a new tab)
Use these on your question decks: keep them in your account, then choose them on any deck's Grade boundaries page to see your predicted grade against them.
June 2023 OCR GCSE History A (Explaining the Modern World) grade boundaries
| Qualification or route | Max mark | Grade: lowest mark, and % of max mark | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | Grade 8 | Grade 7 | Grade 6 | Grade 5 | Grade 4 | Grade 3 | Grade 2 | Grade 1 | ||
| Option AA (components 01, 08, 11) | 210 | 16880% | 15272.4% | 13664.8% | 11956.7% | 10248.6% | 8540.5% | 6028.6% | 3516.7% | 115.2% |
| Option AB (components 01, 09, 12) | 210 | 16277.1% | 14669.5% | 13061.9% | 11353.8% | 9645.7% | 8038.1% | 5727.1% | 3416.2% | 115.2% |
| Option BA (components 02, 08, 11) | 210 | 16880% | 15272.4% | 13664.8% | 11956.7% | 10248.6% | 8540.5% | 6028.6% | 3516.7% | 115.2% |
| Option BB (components 02, 09, 12) | 210 | 16277.1% | 14669.5% | 13061.9% | 11353.8% | 9645.7% | 8038.1% | 5727.1% | 3416.2% | 115.2% |
| Option BC (components 02, 10, 13) | 210 | 16377.6% | 14770% | 13162.4% | 11454.3% | 9746.2% | 8138.6% | 5727.1% | 3416.2% | 115.2% |
| Option EA (components 05, 08, 11) | 210 | 16880% | 15272.4% | 13664.8% | 11856.2% | 10148.1% | 8440% | 5928.1% | 3516.7% | 115.2% |
| Option FA (components 06, 08, 11) | 210 | 16779.5% | 15171.9% | 13564.3% | 11856.2% | 10148.1% | 8440% | 5928.1% | 3516.7% | 115.2% |
| Option FB (components 06, 09, 12) | 210 | 16176.7% | 14569% | 12961.4% | 11253.3% | 9545.2% | 7937.6% | 5626.7% | 3315.7% | 115.2% |
| Option FC (components 06, 10, 13) | 210 | 16277.1% | 14669.5% | 13061.9% | 11353.8% | 9645.7% | 8038.1% | 5727.1% | 3416.2% | 115.2% |
| Option GA (components 07, 08, 11) | 210 | 16377.6% | 14770% | 13162.4% | 11454.3% | 9746.2% | 8038.1% | 5727.1% | 3416.2% | 115.2% |
| Option GB (components 07, 09, 12) | 210 | 15774.8% | 14167.1% | 12559.5% | 10851.4% | 9143.3% | 7535.7% | 5325.2% | 3215.2% | 115.2% |
| Option GC (components 07, 10, 13) | 210 | 15875.2% | 14267.6% | 12660% | 10951.9% | 9243.8% | 7636.2% | 5425.7% | 3215.2% | 115.2% |
| Paper | Max mark | Grade: lowest mark, and % of max mark | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | Grade 8 | Grade 7 | Grade 6 | Grade 5 | Grade 4 | Grade 3 | Grade 2 | Grade 1 | ||
| Int Rltns:changing int order 1918-c.1975 with ChinaJ410/01 | 105 | 8379% | 7672.4% | 6965.7% | 6057.1% | 5148.6% | 4341% | 3028.6% | 1716.2% | 54.8% |
| Int Rltns:changng int order 1918-c.1975 with GermanyJ410/02 | 105 | 8379% | 7672.4% | 6965.7% | 6057.1% | 5148.6% | 4341% | 3028.6% | 1716.2% | 54.8% |
| Int Rltns:changng int order 1918-c.1975 with South AfricaJ410/05 | 105 | 8379% | 7672.4% | 6965.7% | 5956.2% | 5047.6% | 4240% | 2927.6% | 1716.2% | 54.8% |
| Int Rltns:changing int order 1918-c.1975 with USA (1919-1948)J410/06 | 105 | 8278.1% | 7571.4% | 6864.8% | 5956.2% | 5047.6% | 4240% | 2927.6% | 1716.2% | 54.8% |
| Int Rltns:changing int order 1918-c.1975 with USA (1945-1974)J410/07 | 105 | 7874.3% | 7167.6% | 6461% | 5552.4% | 4643.8% | 3836.2% | 2725.7% | 1615.2% | 54.8% |
| Migration to Britain c.1000 to c.2010J410/08 | 50 | 3876% | 3366% | 2856% | 2448% | 2040% | 1632% | 1122% | 714% | 36% |
| Power: Monarchy and Democracy in Britain c.1000 to 2014J410/09 | 50 | 3774% | 3264% | 2856% | 2448% | 2040% | 1632% | 1122% | 714% | 36% |
| War and British Society c.790 to c.2010J410/10 | 50 | 3876% | 3366% | 2958% | 2550% | 2142% | 1734% | 1224% | 714% | 36% |
| The impact Empire on Britain 1688-c.1730 Urban Envrnmnts: Patterns of MigrationJ410/11 | 55 | 4785.5% | 4378.2% | 3970.9% | 3563.6% | 3156.4% | 2647.3% | 1934.5% | 1120% | 35.5% |
| The English Reformation c.1520-c.1550 with Castles:Form & Function c.1000-1750J410/12 | 55 | 4276.4% | 3869.1% | 3360% | 2952.7% | 2545.5% | 2138.2% | 1629.1% | 1018.2% | 35.5% |
| Personal Rule to Restoration 1629-1660 with Castles:Form & Function c.1000-1750J410/13 | 55 | 4276.4% | 3869.1% | 3360% | 2952.7% | 2545.5% | 2138.2% | 1527.3% | 1018.2% | 35.5% |
- Component boundaries are notional: OCR publishes them to show how each paper went, and only the qualification boundaries decide the grade.
Source: OCR grade boundaries, GCSE June 2023 (opens ocr.org.uk in a new tab)
Use these on your question decks: keep them in your account, then choose them on any deck's Grade boundaries page to see your predicted grade against them.
June 2022 OCR GCSE History A (Explaining the Modern World) grade boundaries
| Qualification or route | Max mark | Grade: lowest mark, and % of max mark | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | Grade 8 | Grade 7 | Grade 6 | Grade 5 | Grade 4 | Grade 3 | Grade 2 | Grade 1 | ||
| Option KA (components 01, 08, 14) | 160 | 12779.4% | 11571.9% | 10364.4% | 8955.6% | 7546.9% | 6138.1% | 4427.5% | 2817.5% | 127.5% |
| Option LA (components 02, 08, 14) | 160 | 12578.1% | 11370.6% | 10163.1% | 8754.4% | 7345.6% | 6037.5% | 4427.5% | 2817.5% | 127.5% |
| Option LB (components 02, 09, 14) | 160 | 12578.1% | 11370.6% | 10163.1% | 8754.4% | 7345.6% | 6037.5% | 4427.5% | 2817.5% | 127.5% |
| Option LC (components 02, 10, 14) | 160 | 13081.3% | 11873.8% | 10666.3% | 9156.9% | 7647.5% | 6238.8% | 4528.1% | 2817.5% | 127.5% |
| Option LD (components 02, 11, 14) | 160 | 13081.3% | 11873.8% | 10666.3% | 9257.5% | 7848.8% | 6440% | 4628.8% | 2918.1% | 127.5% |
| Option LE (components 02, 12, 14) | 160 | 13081.3% | 11873.8% | 10666.3% | 9156.9% | 7748.1% | 6339.4% | 4628.8% | 2918.1% | 127.5% |
| Option LF (components 02, 13, 14) | 160 | 13081.3% | 11873.8% | 10666.3% | 9257.5% | 7848.8% | 6440% | 4628.8% | 2918.1% | 127.5% |
| Option MA (components 05, 08, 14) | 160 | 12678.8% | 11471.3% | 10263.8% | 8855% | 7446.3% | 6138.1% | 4427.5% | 2817.5% | 127.5% |
| Option NA (components 06, 08, 14) | 160 | 12880% | 11672.5% | 10465% | 9056.3% | 7647.5% | 6238.8% | 4528.1% | 2817.5% | 127.5% |
| Option NB (components 06, 09, 14) | 160 | 12880% | 11672.5% | 10465% | 9056.3% | 7647.5% | 6238.8% | 4528.1% | 2817.5% | 127.5% |
| Option ND (components 06, 11, 14) | 160 | 13383.1% | 12175.6% | 10968.1% | 9458.8% | 8050% | 6641.3% | 4830% | 3018.8% | 127.5% |
| Option NE (components 06, 12, 14) | 160 | 13383.1% | 12175.6% | 10968.1% | 9458.8% | 7949.4% | 6540.6% | 4729.4% | 2918.1% | 127.5% |
| Option NF (components 06, 13, 14) | 160 | 13383.1% | 12175.6% | 10968.1% | 9458.8% | 8050% | 6641.3% | 4830% | 3018.8% | 127.5% |
| Option OA (components 07, 08, 14) | 160 | 12880% | 11672.5% | 10465% | 9056.3% | 7647.5% | 6238.8% | 4528.1% | 2817.5% | 127.5% |
| Option OB (components 07, 09, 14) | 160 | 12880% | 11672.5% | 10465% | 9056.3% | 7647.5% | 6238.8% | 4528.1% | 2817.5% | 127.5% |
| Option OC (components 07, 10, 14) | 160 | 13383.1% | 12175.6% | 10968.1% | 9458.8% | 7949.4% | 6440% | 4628.8% | 2918.1% | 127.5% |
| Option OD (components 07, 11, 14) | 160 | 13383.1% | 12175.6% | 10968.1% | 9458.8% | 8050% | 6641.3% | 4830% | 3018.8% | 127.5% |
| Option OE (components 07, 12, 14) | 160 | 13383.1% | 12175.6% | 10968.1% | 9458.8% | 7949.4% | 6540.6% | 4729.4% | 2918.1% | 127.5% |
| Option OF (components 07, 13, 14) | 160 | 13383.1% | 12175.6% | 10968.1% | 9458.8% | 8050% | 6641.3% | 4830% | 3018.8% | 127.5% |
| Option OG (components 08, 11, 14) | 160 | 12880% | 11672.5% | 10465% | 9056.3% | 7647.5% | 6339.4% | 4628.8% | 2918.1% | 127.5% |
| Option OH (components 09, 12, 14) | 160 | 12880% | 11672.5% | 10465% | 9056.3% | 7647.5% | 6238.8% | 4528.1% | 2817.5% | 127.5% |
| Option OI (components 10, 13, 14) | 160 | 13383.1% | 12175.6% | 10968.1% | 9458.8% | 7949.4% | 6540.6% | 4729.4% | 2918.1% | 127.5% |
| Paper | Max mark | Grade: lowest mark, and % of max mark | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | Grade 8 | Grade 7 | Grade 6 | Grade 5 | Grade 4 | Grade 3 | Grade 2 | Grade 1 | ||
| China 1950-1981: The People and the StateJ410/01 | 50 | 3876% | 3570% | 3264% | 2856% | 2346% | 1836% | 1326% | 816% | 36% |
| Germany 1925-1955: The People and the StateJ410/02 | 50 | 3774% | 3366% | 3060% | 2652% | 2142% | 1734% | 1326% | 816% | 36% |
| South Africa 1960-1994: The People and the StateJ410/05 | 50 | 3774% | 3468% | 3162% | 2754% | 2244% | 1836% | 1326% | 816% | 36% |
| The USA 1919-1948: The People and the StateJ410/06 | 50 | 3978% | 3672% | 3366% | 2958% | 2448% | 1938% | 1428% | 918% | 36% |
| The USA 1945-1974:The People & the StateJ410/07 | 50 | 3978% | 3672% | 3366% | 2958% | 2448% | 1938% | 1428% | 816% | 36% |
| Migration to Britain c.1000 to c.2010J410/08 | 50 | 3672% | 3264% | 2856% | 2448% | 2040% | 1632% | 1122% | 714% | 36% |
| Power: Monarchy and Democracy in Britain c.1000 to 2014J410/09 | 50 | 3774% | 3264% | 2856% | 2448% | 2040% | 1632% | 1122% | 714% | 36% |
| War and British Society c.790 to c.2010J410/10 | 50 | 4080% | 3774% | 3366% | 2856% | 2346% | 1836% | 1224% | 714% | 36% |
| The impact of empire on Britain 1688–c. 1730 with Urban environments: patterns of migrationJ410/11 | 50 | 3978% | 3774% | 3366% | 2856% | 2448% | 2040% | 1428% | 816% | 36% |
| The English Reformation c. 1520–c. 1550 with Castles: form and function c. 1000–1750J410/12 | 50 | 4182% | 3774% | 3366% | 2856% | 2448% | 1938% | 1326% | 816% | 36% |
| Personal rule to restoration 1629–1660 with Castles: form and function c. 1000–1750J410/13 | 50 | 4182% | 3774% | 3366% | 2856% | 2448% | 2040% | 1428% | 816% | 36% |
| International Relations:the changing international order 1918-c.1975J410/14 | 60 | 5388.3% | 4880% | 4371.7% | 3761.7% | 3253.3% | 2745% | 2033.3% | 1321.7% | 610% |
- Component boundaries are notional: OCR publishes them to show how each paper went, and only the qualification boundaries decide the grade.
Source: OCR grade boundaries, GCSE June 2022 (opens ocr.org.uk in a new tab)
Use these on your question decks: keep them in your account, then choose them on any deck's Grade boundaries page to see your predicted grade against them.
November 2021 OCR GCSE History A (Explaining the Modern World) grade boundaries
| Qualification | Max mark | Grade: lowest mark, and % of max mark | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | Grade 8 | Grade 7 | Grade 6 | Grade 5 | Grade 4 | Grade 3 | Grade 2 | Grade 1 | ||
| History A (Explaining the Modern World) | 160 | 12376.9% | 10968.1% | 9559.4% | 7949.4% | 6339.4% | 4830% | 3521.9% | 2213.8% | 95.6% |
| Paper | Max mark | Grade: lowest mark, and % of max mark | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | Grade 8 | Grade 7 | Grade 6 | Grade 5 | Grade 4 | Grade 3 | Grade 2 | Grade 1 | ||
| Germany 1925-1955: The People and the StateJ410/02 | 50 | 3876% | 3366% | 2958% | 2448% | 1938% | 1530% | 1122% | 714% | 36% |
| The USA 1945-1974:The People & the StateJ410/07 | 50 | 3876% | 3366% | 2958% | 2448% | 1938% | 1530% | 1122% | 714% | 36% |
| Power: Monarchy and Democracy in Britain c.1000 to 2014J410/09 | 50 | 3876% | 3366% | 2958% | 2448% | 1938% | 1530% | 1122% | 714% | 36% |
| War and British Society c.790 to c.2010J410/10 | 50 | 3876% | 3366% | 2958% | 2448% | 1938% | 1530% | 1122% | 714% | 36% |
| The English Reformation c.1520-c.1550 with Castles:Form & Function c.1000-1750J410/12 | 50 | 3876% | 3366% | 2958% | 2448% | 1938% | 1530% | 1122% | 714% | 36% |
| International Relations:the changing international order 1918-c.1975J410/14 | 60 | 4778.3% | 4371.7% | 3761.7% | 3151.7% | 2541.7% | 1830% | 1321.7% | 813.3% | 35% |
- Component boundaries are notional: OCR publishes them to show how each paper went, and only the qualification boundaries decide the grade.
Source: OCR grade boundaries, GCSE November 2021 (opens ocr.org.uk in a new tab)
Use these on your question decks: keep them in your account, then choose them on any deck's Grade boundaries page to see your predicted grade against them.
November 2020 OCR GCSE History A (Explaining the Modern World) grade boundaries
| Qualification | Max mark | Grade: lowest mark, and % of max mark | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | Grade 8 | Grade 7 | Grade 6 | Grade 5 | Grade 4 | Grade 3 | Grade 2 | Grade 1 | ||
| History A (Explaining the Modern World) | 210 | 16478.1% | 14669.5% | 12961.4% | 10851.4% | 8741.4% | 6731.9% | 4822.9% | 2913.8% | 115.2% |
| Paper | Max mark | Grade: lowest mark, and % of max mark | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | Grade 8 | Grade 7 | Grade 6 | Grade 5 | Grade 4 | Grade 3 | Grade 2 | Grade 1 | ||
| China 1950-1981: The People and the StateJ410/01 | 105 | 8379% | 7470.5% | 6561.9% | 5552.4% | 4441.9% | 3432.4% | 2523.8% | 1514.3% | 54.8% |
| Germany 1925-1955: The People and the StateJ410/02 | 105 | 8379% | 7470.5% | 6561.9% | 5552.4% | 4441.9% | 3432.4% | 2523.8% | 1514.3% | 54.8% |
| South Africa 1960-1994: The People and the StateJ410/05 | 105 | 8379% | 7470.5% | 6561.9% | 5552.4% | 4441.9% | 3432.4% | 2523.8% | 1514.3% | 54.8% |
| The USA 1919-1948: The People and the StateJ410/06 | 105 | 8379% | 7470.5% | 6561.9% | 5552.4% | 4441.9% | 3432.4% | 2523.8% | 1514.3% | 54.8% |
| The USA 1945-1974:The People & the StateJ410/07 | 105 | 8379% | 7470.5% | 6561.9% | 5552.4% | 4441.9% | 3432.4% | 2523.8% | 1514.3% | 54.8% |
| Migration to Britain c.1000 to c.2010J410/08 | 50 | 3774% | 3366% | 2958% | 2448% | 1938% | 1428% | 1020% | 612% | 36% |
| Power: Monarchy and Democracy in Britain c.1000 to 2014J410/09 | 50 | 3774% | 3366% | 2958% | 2448% | 1938% | 1428% | 1020% | 612% | 36% |
| War and British Society c.790 to c.2010J410/10 | 50 | 3774% | 3366% | 2958% | 2448% | 1938% | 1428% | 1020% | 612% | 36% |
| The impact Empire on Britain 1688-c.1730 Urban Envrnmnts: Patterns of MigrationJ410/11 | 55 | 4480% | 3970.9% | 3563.6% | 2952.7% | 2443.6% | 1934.5% | 1323.6% | 814.5% | 35.5% |
| The English Reformation c.1520-c.1550 with Castles: Form & Function c.1000-1750J410/12 | 55 | 4480% | 3970.9% | 3563.6% | 2952.7% | 2443.6% | 1934.5% | 1323.6% | 814.5% | 35.5% |
| Personal Rule to Restoration 1629-1660 with Castles: Form & Function c.1000-1750J410/13 | 55 | 4480% | 3970.9% | 3563.6% | 2952.7% | 2443.6% | 1934.5% | 1323.6% | 814.5% | 35.5% |
- Component boundaries are notional: OCR publishes them to show how each paper went, and only the qualification boundaries decide the grade.
- Non-exam assessment components were not available in this series, so any the qualification has do not count towards the grade.
Source: OCR grade boundaries, GCSE November 2020 (opens ocr.org.uk in a new tab)
Use these on your question decks: keep them in your account, then choose them on any deck's Grade boundaries page to see your predicted grade against them.
June 2019 OCR GCSE History A (Explaining the Modern World) grade boundaries
| Qualification or route | Max mark | Grade: lowest mark, and % of max mark | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | Grade 8 | Grade 7 | Grade 6 | Grade 5 | Grade 4 | Grade 3 | Grade 2 | Grade 1 | ||
| Option AA (components 01, 08, 11) | 210 | 17181.4% | 15473.3% | 13765.2% | 11956.7% | 10248.6% | 8540.5% | 6028.6% | 3516.7% | 115.2% |
| Option BA (components 02, 08, 11) | 210 | 17281.9% | 15573.8% | 13865.7% | 12057.1% | 10349% | 8641% | 6129% | 3617.1% | 115.2% |
| Option BB (components 02, 09, 12) | 210 | 16980.5% | 15272.4% | 13564.3% | 11755.7% | 10047.6% | 8339.5% | 5928.1% | 3516.7% | 115.2% |
| Option BC (components 02, 10, 13) | 210 | 17181.4% | 15473.3% | 13765.2% | 12057.1% | 10349% | 8641% | 6129% | 3617.1% | 115.2% |
| Option EA (components 05, 08, 11) | 210 | 17181.4% | 15473.3% | 13765.2% | 11956.7% | 10248.6% | 8540.5% | 6028.6% | 3516.7% | 115.2% |
| Option FA (components 06, 08, 11) | 210 | 16980.5% | 15272.4% | 13564.3% | 11856.2% | 10148.1% | 8540.5% | 6028.6% | 3516.7% | 115.2% |
| Option FB (components 06, 09, 12) | 210 | 16679% | 14971% | 13262.9% | 11554.8% | 9846.7% | 8239% | 5827.6% | 3416.2% | 115.2% |
| Option FC (components 06, 10, 13) | 210 | 16880% | 15171.9% | 13463.8% | 11755.7% | 10148.1% | 8540.5% | 6028.6% | 3516.7% | 115.2% |
| Option GA (components 07, 08, 11) | 210 | 17382.4% | 15674.3% | 13966.2% | 12157.6% | 10449.5% | 8741.4% | 6129% | 3617.1% | 115.2% |
| Option GB (components 07, 09, 12) | 210 | 17081% | 15372.9% | 13664.8% | 11856.2% | 10148.1% | 8440% | 5928.1% | 3516.7% | 115.2% |
| Option GC (components 07, 10, 13) | 210 | 17281.9% | 15573.8% | 13865.7% | 12157.6% | 10449.5% | 8741.4% | 6129% | 3617.1% | 115.2% |
| Paper | Max mark | Grade: lowest mark, and % of max mark | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | Grade 8 | Grade 7 | Grade 6 | Grade 5 | Grade 4 | Grade 3 | Grade 2 | Grade 1 | ||
| International relations: The changing international order 1918-2001 with China 1950-1981: The people and the stateJ410/01 | 105 | 8581% | 7773.3% | 6864.8% | 6057.1% | 5148.6% | 4240% | 3028.6% | 1716.2% | 54.8% |
| International relations: The changing international order 1918-2001 with Germany 1925-1955: The people and the stateJ410/02 | 105 | 8681.9% | 7874.3% | 6965.7% | 6158.1% | 5249.5% | 4341% | 3129.5% | 1716.2% | 54.8% |
| International relations: The changing international order 1918-2001 with South Africa 1960-1994: The people and the stateJ410/05 | 105 | 8581% | 7773.3% | 6864.8% | 6057.1% | 5148.6% | 4240% | 3028.6% | 1716.2% | 54.8% |
| International relations: The changing international order 1918-2001 with The USA 1919-1948: The people and the stateJ410/06 | 105 | 8379% | 7571.4% | 6662.9% | 5956.2% | 5047.6% | 4240% | 3028.6% | 1716.2% | 54.8% |
| International relations: The changing international order 1918-2001 with The USA 1945-1974: The people and the stateJ410/07 | 105 | 8782.9% | 7975.2% | 7066.7% | 6259% | 5350.5% | 4441.9% | 3129.5% | 1817.1% | 54.8% |
| Migration to Britain c.1000 to c.2010J410/08 | 50 | 3978% | 3468% | 2958% | 2550% | 2244% | 1938% | 1326% | 816% | 36% |
| Power: Monarchy and democracy in Britain c.1000 to 2014J410/09 | 50 | 3978% | 3570% | 3162% | 2652% | 2346% | 1938% | 1326% | 816% | 36% |
| War and British society c.790 to c.2010J410/10 | 50 | 3978% | 3570% | 3162% | 2754% | 2346% | 1938% | 1326% | 816% | 36% |
| The impact of Empire on Britain 1688-c.1730 with urban environments: Patterns of migrationJ410/11 | 55 | 4785.5% | 4378.2% | 4072.7% | 3461.8% | 2952.7% | 2443.6% | 1730.9% | 1018.2% | 35.5% |
| The English Reformation c.1520-c1550 with castles: Form and function c.1000 to 1750J410/12 | 55 | 4480% | 3970.9% | 3563.6% | 3054.5% | 2545.5% | 2138.2% | 1527.3% | 916.4% | 35.5% |
| Personal rule to restoration 1629-1660 with castles: Form and function c.1000 to 1750J410/13 | 55 | 4683.6% | 4174.5% | 3767.3% | 3258.2% | 2850.9% | 2443.6% | 1730.9% | 1018.2% | 35.5% |
- Component boundaries are notional: OCR publishes them to show how each paper went, and only the qualification boundaries decide the grade.
Source: OCR grade boundaries, GCSE June 2019 (opens ocr.org.uk in a new tab)
Use these on your question decks: keep them in your account, then choose them on any deck's Grade boundaries page to see your predicted grade against them.
June 2018 OCR GCSE History A (Explaining the Modern World) grade boundaries
| Qualification or route | Max mark | Grade: lowest mark, and % of max mark | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | Grade 8 | Grade 7 | Grade 6 | Grade 5 | Grade 4 | Grade 3 | Grade 2 | Grade 1 | ||
| Option AA (components 01, 08, 11) | 210 | 17281.9% | 15674.3% | 14066.7% | 12459% | 10851.4% | 9243.8% | 6631.4% | 4019% | 157.1% |
| Option AB (components 01, 09, 12) | 210 | 17281.9% | 15573.8% | 13865.7% | 12157.6% | 10449.5% | 8841.9% | 6330% | 3818.1% | 136.2% |
| Option AC (components 01, 10, 13) | 210 | 17181.4% | 15473.3% | 13765.2% | 12057.1% | 10349% | 8741.4% | 6129% | 3617.1% | 115.2% |
| Option BA (components 02, 08, 11) | 210 | 17281.9% | 15674.3% | 14066.7% | 12459% | 10851.4% | 9243.8% | 6631.4% | 4019% | 157.1% |
| Option BB (components 02, 09, 12) | 210 | 17281.9% | 15573.8% | 13865.7% | 12157.6% | 10449.5% | 8841.9% | 6330% | 3818.1% | 136.2% |
| Option BC (components 02, 10, 13) | 210 | 17181.4% | 15473.3% | 13765.2% | 12057.1% | 10349% | 8741.4% | 6129% | 3617.1% | 115.2% |
| Option CA (components 03, 08, 11) | 210 | 17281.9% | 15674.3% | 14066.7% | 12459% | 10851.4% | 9243.8% | 6631.4% | 4019% | 157.1% |
| Option CB (components 03, 09, 12) | 210 | 17281.9% | 15573.8% | 13865.7% | 12157.6% | 10449.5% | 8841.9% | 6330% | 3818.1% | 136.2% |
| Option CC (components 03, 10, 13) | 210 | 17181.4% | 15473.3% | 13765.2% | 12057.1% | 10349% | 8741.4% | 6129% | 3617.1% | 115.2% |
| Option DA (components 04, 08, 11) | 210 | 17281.9% | 15674.3% | 14066.7% | 12459% | 10851.4% | 9243.8% | 6631.4% | 4019% | 157.1% |
| Option DB (components 04, 09, 12) | 210 | 17281.9% | 15573.8% | 13865.7% | 12157.6% | 10449.5% | 8841.9% | 6330% | 3818.1% | 136.2% |
| Option DC (components 04, 10, 13) | 210 | 17181.4% | 15473.3% | 13765.2% | 12057.1% | 10349% | 8741.4% | 6129% | 3617.1% | 115.2% |
| Option EA (components 05, 08, 11) | 210 | 17281.9% | 15674.3% | 14066.7% | 12459% | 10851.4% | 9243.8% | 6631.4% | 4019% | 157.1% |
| Option EB (components 05, 09, 12) | 210 | 17281.9% | 15573.8% | 13865.7% | 12157.6% | 10449.5% | 8841.9% | 6330% | 3818.1% | 136.2% |
| Option EC (components 05, 10, 13) | 210 | 17181.4% | 15473.3% | 13765.2% | 12057.1% | 10349% | 8741.4% | 6129% | 3617.1% | 115.2% |
| Option FA (components 06, 08, 11) | 210 | 17281.9% | 15674.3% | 14066.7% | 12459% | 10851.4% | 9243.8% | 6631.4% | 4019% | 157.1% |
| Option FB (components 06, 09, 12) | 210 | 17281.9% | 15573.8% | 13865.7% | 12157.6% | 10449.5% | 8841.9% | 6330% | 3818.1% | 136.2% |
| Option FC (components 06, 10, 13) | 210 | 17181.4% | 15473.3% | 13765.2% | 12057.1% | 10349% | 8741.4% | 6129% | 3617.1% | 115.2% |
| Option GA (components 07, 08, 11) | 210 | 17281.9% | 15674.3% | 14066.7% | 12459% | 10851.4% | 9243.8% | 6631.4% | 4019% | 157.1% |
| Option GB (components 07, 09, 12) | 210 | 17281.9% | 15573.8% | 13865.7% | 12157.6% | 10449.5% | 8841.9% | 6330% | 3818.1% | 136.2% |
| Option GC (components 07, 10, 13) | 210 | 17181.4% | 15473.3% | 13765.2% | 12057.1% | 10349% | 8741.4% | 6129% | 3617.1% | 115.2% |
| Paper | Max mark | Grade: lowest mark, and % of max mark | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | Grade 8 | Grade 7 | Grade 6 | Grade 5 | Grade 4 | Grade 3 | Grade 2 | Grade 1 | ||
| International relations: The changing international order 1918-2001 with China 1950-1981: The people and the stateJ410/01 | 105 | 8581% | 7672.4% | 6864.8% | 5956.2% | 5148.6% | 4341% | 3028.6% | 1817.1% | 65.7% |
| International relations: The changing international order 1918-2001 with Germany 1925-1955: The people and the stateJ410/02 | 105 | 8581% | 7672.4% | 6864.8% | 5956.2% | 5148.6% | 4341% | 3028.6% | 1817.1% | 65.7% |
| International relations: The changing international order 1918-2001 with Poland 1956-1990: The people and the stateJ410/03 | 105 | 8581% | 7672.4% | 6864.8% | 5956.2% | 5148.6% | 4341% | 3028.6% | 1817.1% | 65.7% |
| International relations: The changing international order 1918-2001 with Russia 1928-1964: The people and the stateJ410/04 | 105 | 8581% | 7672.4% | 6864.8% | 5956.2% | 5148.6% | 4341% | 3028.6% | 1817.1% | 65.7% |
| International relations: The changing international order 1918-2001 with South Africa 1960-1994: The people and the stateJ410/05 | 105 | 8581% | 7672.4% | 6864.8% | 5956.2% | 5148.6% | 4341% | 3028.6% | 1817.1% | 65.7% |
| International relations: The changing international order 1918-2001 with The USA 1919-1948: The people and the stateJ410/06 | 105 | 8581% | 7672.4% | 6864.8% | 5956.2% | 5148.6% | 4341% | 3028.6% | 1817.1% | 65.7% |
| International relations: The changing international order 1918-2001 with The USA 1945-1974: The people and the stateJ410/07 | 105 | 8581% | 7672.4% | 6864.8% | 5956.2% | 5148.6% | 4341% | 3028.6% | 1817.1% | 65.7% |
| Migration to Britain c.1000 to c.2010J410/08 | 50 | 3978% | 3570% | 3162% | 2754% | 2346% | 1938% | 1428% | 918% | 48% |
| Power: Monarchy and democracy in Britain c.1000 to 2014J410/09 | 50 | 3978% | 3570% | 3162% | 2754% | 2346% | 1938% | 1428% | 918% | 48% |
| War and British society c.790 to c.2010J410/10 | 50 | 3876% | 3468% | 3060% | 2652% | 2244% | 1836% | 1224% | 714% | 24% |
| The impact of Empire on Britain 1688-c.1730 with urban environments: Patterns of migrationJ410/11 | 55 | 4887.3% | 4581.8% | 4174.5% | 3869.1% | 3461.8% | 3054.5% | 2240% | 1323.6% | 59.1% |
| The English Reformation c.1520-c1550 with castles: Form and function c.1000 to 1750J410/12 | 55 | 4887.3% | 4480% | 3970.9% | 3563.6% | 3054.5% | 2647.3% | 1934.5% | 1120% | 35.5% |
| Personal rule to restoration 1629-1660 with castles: Form and function c.1000 to 1750J410/13 | 55 | 4887.3% | 4480% | 3970.9% | 3563.6% | 3054.5% | 2647.3% | 1934.5% | 1120% | 35.5% |
- Component boundaries are notional: OCR publishes them to show how each paper went, and only the qualification boundaries decide the grade.
Source: OCR grade boundaries, GCSE June 2018 (opens ocr.org.uk in a new tab)
Use these on your question decks: keep them in your account, then choose them on any deck's Grade boundaries page to see your predicted grade against them.
Common questions
What were the History A (Explaining the Modern World) grade boundaries in June 2026?
In June 2026, a grade 7 needed 139 out of 210 and a grade 4 needed 95 on option AA (components 01, 08, 11). On option AB (components 01, 09, 12), a grade 7 needed 136 out of 210 and a grade 4 needed 91. On option BA (components 02, 08, 11), a grade 7 needed 138 out of 210 and a grade 4 needed 94. The full table, with the boundaries for each paper, is at the top of this page.
Where do these OCR GCSE History A (Explaining the Modern World) grade boundaries come from?
Every number is copied from OCR's own published grade boundary document for that series, which is linked under each table. We lay them out by course so you don't have to search a document covering every subject, and nothing is changed or estimated.
Why do grade boundaries change every year?
Boundaries are set after each exam has been marked, so that a grade means the same standard even when one year's paper is harder than another's. A harder paper usually has lower boundaries. That is why an old paper is best marked against its own year's boundaries, which is what the tables here are for.
When are new History A (Explaining the Modern World) grade boundaries published?
OCR publishes grade boundaries on results day: for summer exams that is mid August for A levels and a week later for GCSEs, and November and January series get theirs on their own results days. We add them here after that, usually well before the papers themselves are released.
More grade boundaries: every OCR course or every board.
cookie is independent and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any exam board. Every paper here is a link to the board's own copy on its own website, and the papers belong to the boards that set them. If a link has stopped working, the board's own past paper page is linked on each course. The grade boundaries are copied from the boards’ own published documents, each linked under its table.