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OCR GCSE Maths Past Papers (Foundation)

Every OCR GCSE Maths past paper is available, each one paired with its official mark scheme for the Foundation tier and matched to specification J560. The papers run from 2017 to 2024, grouped by year so you can work back from the latest sitting.

2024

6 papers

2023

6 papers

2022

6 papers

2021

3 papers

2020

3 papers

2019

6 papers

2018

6 papers

2017

6 papers

OCR GCSE Maths past papers FAQs

Are these OCR GCSE Maths past papers free to download?

Yes. Every OCR GCSE Maths past paper and mark scheme on this page is free to download - no sign-up and no premium tier. It's put together by qualified tutors, and it stays free.

Do the Maths past papers come with mark schemes?

Yes - every paper here links to its official OCR mark scheme, so you can sit the paper and then mark your own work the way an examiner would.

What years do these Maths past papers cover?

This page lists 42 OCR Maths papers from 2017 to 2024, grouped by year with the question paper and mark scheme for each sitting.

What's the difference between the Higher and Foundation tier?

OCR GCSE Maths is split into two tiers: Foundation targets the lower grade range and Higher the upper grades. You are viewing the Foundation tier papers - use the tier switch above to see the other tier. Sit whichever tier your school has entered you for.

Which specification do these Maths papers follow?

These are papers for the OCR GCSE Maths specification (J560). Check this matches the specification your school is entered for before you rely on them.

How should I use past papers to revise Maths?

Sit each paper in one go under timed conditions without your notes, then mark it honestly against the official mark scheme. Note the topics where you dropped marks, revise those, then move on to the next paper.

Sitting a different exam board? Compare GCSE Maths past papers for every exam board and pick the specification you're sitting.