Expert Online GCSE Tutors
for AQA, Edexcel & OCR Success

The earlier the better, but it's never too late to make a difference. Starting at the beginning of Year 10 gives the best results because your child builds strong foundations before the content ramps up. That said, we regularly help Year 11 students who come to us after disappointing mock results — even a few months of focused work can shift a grade. Research shows it takes an average of just 8 hours of targeted one-on-one tutoring to move up one grade.

A grade 4 is the government's 'standard pass' — it's what your child needs to avoid resitting English and Maths in post-16 education. A grade 5 is considered a 'strong pass' and is what most competitive sixth forms and employers look for. The difference between the two can be as little as a few marks, but it has a real impact on your child's options. Our tutors know exactly where those marks come from and how to secure them.

We take into account your child's exam board, subjects, learning style, and specific goals. Every tutor in our network specialises in particular exam boards — so if your child is studying AQA Combined Science, they'll get a tutor who knows AQA Combined Science inside out, not a generalist. We also factor in personality fit, because the best tutoring happens when students feel comfortable asking questions.

Absolutely — this is one of the things that sets us apart. Our tutors don't just know the subject; they know the mark schemes, the question styles, and the common traps students fall into with each specific board. Several of our tutors are former or current examiners, so they can teach your child exactly what the examiner is looking for. At GCSE level, where AQA alone covers around 60% of entries, board-specific preparation makes a real difference.

It depends on where they are and where they need to be. For general support and staying on track, one hour per week per subject is usually enough. If they're trying to close a significant gap or preparing for mocks and final exams, we'd recommend 1.5 to 2 hours per week. We'll discuss this during your free consultation and adjust as we go — there's no rigid commitment.

Yes, and we help students do this regularly. The key is identifying the specific topics that separate Foundation from Higher — and building confidence in those areas step by step. Our tutors know exactly where the Foundation/Higher boundary sits for each exam board, and they'll work with your child to bridge that gap at a pace that doesn't overwhelm them. In many cases, the switch is possible within a term of focused work.