GCSE (9-1) Combined Science

GCSE (9-1) Combined Science Double Award update

Following confirmation from Ofqual on 20 August 2018, OCR has awarded a ‘safety net’ grade of 3-3 for higher tier GCSE Combined Science in 2018, matching the 3-3 on the foundation tier. 

This is in response to the number of students falling below the 4-4 boundary for the higher tier and not achieving the previous safety net grade of 4-3. 

OCR, like all exam boards offering new Combined Science GCSEs, has used a 3-3 grade in the higher tier this summer so that students are not disadvantaged by being the first to sit a new GCSE. 

To help teachers making difficult decisions about higher versus foundation tiers in 2019, OCR will be providing further guidance and extra webinars during the Autumn term.

If you have any queries about this notice, please email general.qualifications@ocr.org.uk or call 01223 553998.

Qualifications

• Gateway Science Suite - Combined Science A (9-1) - J250 (from 2016)
• Twenty First Century Science Suite - Combined Science B (9-1) - J260 (from 2016)