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OCR GCSE Classical Civilisation Grade Boundaries (2022-2026)

Grade boundaries matter. They're the scores you need to hit each grade in your Classical Civilisation exam, and understanding them can help with your revision strategy.

Every exam board — AQA, Edexcel, and OCR, for example — sets their own boundaries based on how difficult each paper is. That means the number you need for a top grade isn't always the same from year to year.

Below, you'll find the latest grade boundaries for OCR GCSE Classical Civilisation, plus some practical revision tools to help you hit the grade you're aiming for.

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Grade Boundaries by Year

Source: OCR · 2022–2026

SubjectYearMonthMaxGrade 9Grade 8Grade 7Grade 6Grade 5Grade 4Grade 3Grade 2Grade 1
Classical Civilisation Option A 11+212026June18014813712611310087644220
Classical Civilisation Option A: 11+212025June1801421311201069279583717
Classical Civilisation Option A: 11+212024Jun1801451331221089582614019
Classical Civilisation Option A: 11+212022Jun180128115103897460453015
Classical Civilisation Option A: 11+21 & Option C 11+23 & Option D 12+21 & Option F 12+232023Jun1801381271161039077573717
Classical Civilisation Option B 11+222026June18014913812711410290664320
Classical Civilisation Option B: 11+222025June1801431321211079481593817
Classical Civilisation Option B: 11+222024Jun1801461341231099683614019
Classical Civilisation Option B: 11+222022Jun180133119106927763473115
Classical Civilisation Option B: 11+22 & Option E: 12+222023Jun1801411301191059279583818
Classical Civilisation Option C 11+232026June1801491381271139985634120
Classical Civilisation Option C: 11+232025June1801401291181038975553515
Classical Civilisation Option C: 11+232024Jun1801471351231089379583717
Classical Civilisation Option C: 11+232022Jun180129116104907561453015
Classical Civilisation Option D 12+212026June1801381271161039179583818
Classical Civilisation Option D: 12+212025June1801371261151018774553617
Classical Civilisation Option D: 12+212024Jun1801401291191079583624120
Classical Civilisation Option D: 12+212022Jun180128115102887460453015
Classical Civilisation Option E 12+222026June1801391281171059382603918
Classical Civilisation Option E: 12+222025June1801381271161028976563617
Classical Civilisation Option E: 12+222024Jun1801411301201089684624120
Classical Civilisation Option E: 12+222022Jun180133119105917763473115
Classical Civilisation Option F 12+232026June1801391281171039077573718
Classical Civilisation Option F: 12+232025June180135124113988470513315
Classical Civilisation Option F: 12+232024Jun1801421311201069380593818
Classical Civilisation Option F: 12+232022Jun180129116103897561453015
Classical Greek Option A 01+02+032026June200174154135123111100785736
Classical Greek Option A: 01+02+032025June20017215313512211098775636
Classical Greek Option A: 01+02+032024Jun20016814712611410290725436
Classical Greek Option A: 01+02+032023Jun20016814612411210190725436
Classical Greek Option A: 01+02+032022Jun20016514412311210191725334
Classical Greek Option B 01+02+042026June200173154135124113102805836
Classical Greek Option B: 01+02+042025June20017215413612311097765636
Classical Greek Option B: 01+02+042024Jun20016814712611310088705436
Classical Greek Option B: 01+02+042023Jun20016714512311210190725436
Classical Greek Option B: 01+02+042022Jun2001641431221109988695032
Classical Greek Option C 01+02+052026June200174154134123112101795736
Classical Greek Option C: 01+02+052025June20017215413612210895755536
Classical Greek Option C: 01+02+052024Jun2001671461251129987705336
Classical Greek Option C: 01+02+052023Jun20016714512311210190725436
Classical Greek Option C: 01+02+052022Jun2001631411201089786685032
Classical Greek Option D 01+02+062026June200173154136125114104815836
Classical Greek Option D: 01+02+062025June20017415613812411198775636
Classical Greek Option D: 01+02+062024Jun20016814712611410290725436
Classical Greek Option D: 01+02+062023Jun20016814612511310291725436
Classical Greek Option D: 01+02+062022Jun20016514512611510493735333
Classical Greek Option E 01+03+042026June20017315413512311199785736
Classical Greek Option E: 01+03+042025June20017215413612311097765636
Classical Greek Option E: 01+03+042024Jun20017014812711410290725436
Classical Greek Option E: 01+03+042023Jun20016914712611410291725436
Classical Greek Option E: 01+03+042022Jun2001641421201099989705132
Classical Greek Option F 01+03+052026June20017415413412211098775636
Classical Greek Option F: 01+03+052025June20017215413612210895755536
Classical Greek Option F: 01+03+052024Jun20016914712611310189715336
Classical Greek Option F: 01+03+052023Jun20016914712611410291725436
Classical Greek Option F: 01+03+052022Jun2001631401181079787685032
Classical Greek Option G 01+03+062026June200173154136124112101795736
Classical Greek Option G: 01+03+062025June20017415613812411198775636
Classical Greek Option G: 01+03+062024Jun20017014812711510392735436
Classical Greek Option G: 01+03+062023Jun20017014912811610492735436
Classical Greek Option G: 01+03+062022Jun20016514412411410494735333
Classical Greek Option H 01+04+052026June200173153134122111100785736
Classical Greek Option H: 01+04+052025June20017215413712210894745536
Classical Greek Option H: 01+04+052024Jun20016914712611310087705336
Classical Greek Option H: 01+04+052023Jun20016814612511310291725436
Classical Greek Option H: 01+04+052022Jun2001621391171069584664830
Classical Greek Option J 01+04+062026June200172154136125114103805836
Classical Greek Option J: 01+04+062025June20017415613912511197765636
Classical Greek Option J: 01+04+062024Jun20017014812711410290725436
Classical Greek Option J: 01+04+062023Jun20016914812711510392735436
Classical Greek Option J: 01+04+062022Jun20016414312311210191715131
Classical Greek Option K 01+05+062026June200173154135124113102805836
Classical Greek Option K: 01+05+062025June20017415613912410995755536
Classical Greek Option K: 01+05+062024Jun20016914712611310189715336
Classical Greek Option K: 01+05+062023Jun20016914812711510392735436
Classical Greek Option K: 01+05+062022Jun2001631421211109989695031

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Understanding GCSE Grade Boundaries for OCR Classical Civilisation

Grade boundaries tell you the minimum marks needed for each grade. Here's what you need to know:

Why grade boundaries exist

Grade boundaries create a fair system across different exam sessions. OCR uses them to make sure students all get graded fairly.

They change every year

Grade boundaries aren't fixed. They can shift every year based on overall student performance and exam difficulty.

For example, if one year's OCR GCSE Classical Civilisation exam is particularly tough, the boundaries might drop to reflect that. This protects you from being penalised for a difficult paper.

Raw marks vs scaled marks

Your raw mark is your actual score. Scaled marks adjust for difficulty differences between papers. This means getting a certain grade always represents the same level of understanding, no matter which exam version you sat.

Different across boards and subjects

OCR doesn't use identical boundaries across all subjects. Each subject tests different skills, so Classical Civilisation boundaries will be tailored to what that exam actually demands.

And, just because multiple boards might deliver the same subject doesn't mean that their grade boundaries will be the same. This allows OCR to set boundaries according to the specific requirements of each Classical Civilisation exam. This means the assessment is fair.

How are the OCR GCSE grade boundaries worked out?

Setting grade boundaries is a complicated process undertaken by OCR. The process involves a few things:

  • Statistical Analysis: OCR will analyse statistical data on student performance. This includes comparing current results with previous years to maintain consistency in grading standards.

  • Moderation: To keep things fair for everyone, OCR examiners double-check the marking. They may re-mark (or moderate) GCSE Classical Civilisation papers to make sure the marks are consistent for all students.

  • Examiner Judgments: Experienced examiners review a sample of OCR GCSE Classical Civilisation papers to work out overall performance levels and set appropriate boundaries.

What are weighted boundaries?

Some subjects have more than one exam paper or component, and they don't all contribute the same amount to your final grade. Exam boards assign each paper a weighting factor.

Working out your weighted grade

Here's a simple step-by-step guide to how it happens:

  1. You get a raw mark for each paper (this is just the mark the examiner gives you).
  2. Each paper gets multiplied by a weighting factor, which turns it into a weighted mark.
  3. All your weighted marks are added up to give you your total course mark.
  4. This total gets compared with the grade-threshold table for your exam session to decide your final grade.

A quick example

Let's say you're sitting two papers:

  • Paper 1:
    • You score 64 out of 80.
    • The weighting is 1.25.
    • So your weighted mark is 64 × 1.25 = 80.
  • Paper 2:
    • You score 70 out of 100.
    • The weighting is 1.
    • So your weighted mark is 70 × 1 = 70.
  • Your total:
    • 150 weighted marks.

Remember, grade boundaries change each exam series. This means the same total mark might lead to a different grade in another year. Don't be tempted to compare your marks with your friend who sat the exam last year — the boundaries could be completely different!

Check with OCR to see if GCSE Classical Civilisation uses weighted scores.

How should you prepare for your OCR Classical Civilisation exam?

Getting ready for your GCSE exam is easier when you've got the right tools. At Save My Exams, our teacher-written resources pinpoint exactly what to revise, help you identify your weak points, and show you how to improve. Our tools include:

  • Exam Questions: Target your weak spots by practising OCR GCSE Classical Civilisation exam questions on topics you find tricky. The more you practise, the better your raw marks will be on exam day.

  • Past Papers: Work through OCR GCSE Classical Civilisation past papers to get familiar with question styles and timings. You'll also start to see patterns in how grade boundaries apply to real exams.

  • Flashcards: Use OCR GCSE Classical Civilisation flashcards to memorise key terms, formulas, and concepts. They're brilliant for quick revision sessions and help information stick in your memory when you need it most.

  • Revision Notes: Break down complicated topics with OCR GCSE Classical Civilisation revision notes. They turn dense textbook content into clear, manageable summaries that cover everything you need.

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Past papers are vital for preparing for your exam. You can familiarise yourself with the structure and timings of the paper, the types of questions asked and the knowledge and skills needed to ace your exam. Explore our bank of OCR GCSE Classical Civilisation past papers and get practising.

If you're feeling behind in Classical Civilisation, don't worry! Your revision should focus on key concepts and topics that are likely to appear on the exam. You can use past exam papers to get a better idea of what these might be in the future. Create a structured revision timetable that dedicates extra time to key concepts and topics, ensuring the efficient use of your study time.

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