GATEWAY-SCIENCE-BIOLOGY-A-J247 · Cambridge OCR GCSE (9–1)
GATEWAY-SCIENCE-BIOLOGY-A-J247/41
J247/04: Paper 4 (Higher Tier)
Gateway Science Biology A · June 2022 · Variant 1
Relative difficulty
Analysis source: OCR
Analysis aligned to the official syllabus and assessment design.
3.2 / 5
180
210 min
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Cohort performance
Session statistics from official examination reports
Total marks
180
Duration
210 min
Session difficulty
3.2 / 5
Key examiner messages
Top priorities from the principal examiner before you revise
The 2022 OCR GCSE Gateway Biology A series (Papers 1-4) presented a balanced assessment of foundational cell biology, physiological systems, genetic inheritance, and global ecological challenges.
It combined standard recall questions with extensive data-handling, mathematical conversions, and practical-method designs.
Question difficulty map
How candidates performed on each question in this series
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Assessment objectives
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Method marks watchlist
Where working, steps, or method marks were commonly lost
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Recurring mistakes across years
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Question choice intelligence
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Level exemplars
What candidate scripts at each grade level looked like
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Grade & admission context
How marks relate to grade thresholds and entry standards
Report type
Examiner report — national grade boundaries and question-level commentary
Level 9
Approx. 73% of maximum mark
Level 8
Approx. 64% of maximum mark
Level 7
Approx. 57% of maximum mark
Level 6
Approx. 46% of maximum mark
Level 5
Approx. 36% of maximum mark
Level 4
Approx. 26% of maximum mark
Level 3
Approx. 21% of maximum mark
Deep insights
What top candidates did
Techniques and approaches examiners rewarded in this series
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Command word playbook
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Time traps
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Syllabus traceability
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MCQ trap analytics
Commonly chosen wrong options from examiner commentary
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Topic heatmap across years
Mark concentration by topic and exam year for this subject
Mark intensity
What happens in cells (and what do cells need)?
Monitoring and maintaining health
Inheritance
Natural selection and evolution
Difficulty trend
How session difficulty has shifted across recent years
Paper comparison
Marks and duration breakdown across papers in this session
Paper 3 (Higher Tier): J247/04:
Paper 4 (Higher Tier):
Marks you can still earn
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Practise what examiners flagged
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Self-diagnostic checklist
Key actions before you sit this paper — copy and tick off as you revise
- 1Message
The 2022 OCR GCSE Gateway Biology A series (Papers 1-4) presented a balanced assessment of foundational cell biology, physiological systems, genetic inheritance, and global ecological challenges.
- 2Message
It combined standard recall questions with extensive data-handling, mathematical conversions, and practical-method designs.
Teacher briefing pack
One-page session summary for tutors and classroom review
June 2022 2022
Gateway Science Biology A
The 2022 OCR GCSE Gateway Biology A series (Papers 1-4) presented a balanced assessment of foundational cell biology, physiological systems, genetic inheritance, and global ecological challenges. It combined standard recall questions with extensive data-handling, mathematical con
The 2022 OCR GCSE Gateway Biology A series (Papers 1-4) presented a balanced assessment of foundational cell biology, physiological systems, genetic inheritance, and global ecological challenges.
It combined standard recall questions with extensive data-handling, mathematical conversions, and practical-method designs.
- Total marks
- 180
- Duration
- 210 min
- Session difficulty
- 3.2 / 5
Session analysis
The 2022 OCR GCSE Gateway Biology A series (Papers 1-4) presented a balanced assessment of foundational cell biology, physiological systems, genetic inheritance, and global ecological challenges. It combined standard recall questions with extensive data-handling, mathematical conversions, and practical-method designs.
Updated Jun 14, 2026
Paper breakdown
Paper 3 (Higher Tier): J247/04:
Paper 4 (Higher Tier):
Exam tips
Paper format
- Duration
- 1h 45min
- Total marks
- 90
Analysis is paraphrased for study purposes. Always verify against the official examiner report and mark scheme.