Question 1
Pelagius argued that because God commands people to be good, they must be able to obey by their own will. Which reply would Augustine give?
Is A-level Religious Studies hard?
In June 2026, 82.2% of OCR's 7,192 candidates got A* to C, and 26.9% got A* or A.
| Candidates, June 2026 | 7,192 sat OCR H573 |
|---|---|
| A* or A | 26.9% |
| A* to C | 82.2% |
| A* | 6.7% |
What makes it hard
- Every paper is essays: three 40-mark answers in 2 hours.
- AO2 counts for 60%: knowing the content is not enough without evaluation.
- Precision: thinkers' positions must be stated accurately.
How to prepare
Learn each section's arguments and the strongest objections and replies, practise timed 40-minute essays, and get feedback on where your evaluation stops.
Try 3 questions
Question 2
A student argues that in Matthew 5:17-48 Jesus sets aside the Jewish law. Which detail of the passage counts most directly against her reading?
Question 3
A critic calls Augustine's view of human nature wholly pessimistic. Which feature of his teaching would a defender point to in reply?
OCR's provisional results statistics for June 2026 are on the OCR website.
Next step
FAQ
What percentage get an A* in A-level Religious Studies?
6.7% of OCR's H573 candidates in June 2026 (provisional).
How many students take OCR A Level Religious Studies?
7,192 sat it in June 2026 (provisional).