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OCR GCSE Maths Higher mock papers
Three OCR-style papers of 100 marks each — and, as with OCR, it is the middle paper that is sat without a calculator. Questions carry “You must show your working” and labelled answer lines, with the longer multi-part contextual questions OCR favours.
Independent mock papers in the OCR style — not official OCR papers.
What’s in every set
There are 13 complete sets, A to M. Every set contains these 3 papers, timed like the real exam.
| Paper | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Paper 4 — CalculatorNumber · Algebra · Ratio & proportion · Geometry & measures · Probability · Statistics | 100 marks | 1 hr 30 min |
| Paper 5 — Non-calculatorNumber · Algebra · Ratio & proportion · Geometry & measures · Probability · Statistics | 100 marks | 1 hr 30 min |
| Paper 6 — CalculatorNumber · Algebra · Ratio & proportion · Geometry & measures · Probability · Statistics | 100 marks | 1 hr 30 min |
| Whole set | 300 marks | 4 hr 30 min |
What you get
Three 100-mark papers
1 hour 30 minutes each, the OCR J560 shape, with the non-calculator paper in the middle.
OCR-style questions
“Show how you decide”, labelled answer lines and long multi-part questions in context.
Written answers, marked instantly
You type your answers; the paper is marked the moment you submit, with a worked solution for every question.
Predicted grade
Your mark is set against the summer 2026 OCR grade boundaries to give a predicted grade 1–9.
Pitched at Higher tier
Questions run from the grade 4–5 crossover up to grade 9, with the hardest material at the end of each paper.
Whole specification
Number, algebra, ratio and proportion, geometry and measures, probability and statistics, weighted as the specification weights them.
Printable exam papers
Every paper downloads as a PDF with answer lines, the formulae sheet and a full set of worked solutions.
How the OCR GCSE Maths (J560) exam works
OCR numbers its papers by tier: Foundation sits Papers 1, 2 and 3, and Higher sits Papers 4, 5 and 6. Each paper is 1 hour 30 minutes and 100 marks.
Unlike AQA and Edexcel, OCR’s non-calculator paper is the middle one: Paper 2 on Foundation and Paper 5 on Higher. The first and third papers allow a calculator.
How to revise for it
- Check which paper is non-calculator before mock day: it is Paper 2 or Paper 5.
- With 100 marks in 90 minutes, practise working at a steady pace.
- Practise worded problems, which OCR uses a lot.
Is Higher right for your child?
Questions parents ask
Are these real OCR past papers?
No. They are brand-new mock papers written in the OCR style, with the same number of papers, marks, timings and question style as the real OCR GCSE Maths exam. Because they are new, your child cannot have seen the questions before, which makes them a fair test. We are not connected to OCR.
How many mock papers do I get?
There are 13 complete sets, A to M. Each set has 3 papers, so that is 39 full papers in total. You can buy one paper (£6), one complete set (£12.99), or several sets.
How is it marked?
Every question is marked the moment your child submits the paper, with a worked solution for each one.
Will my child get a predicted grade?
Yes. The final mark is set against recent OCR grade boundaries to give a predicted grade from 1 to 9. It is a guide to where your child is now, not a promise of the final result.
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Try a free sample first
Every paper has a free sample, so your child can try the format before you buy.