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A-Level Further Maths tutors UK

Find an A-Level Further Maths tutor for complex numbers, matrices, differential equations and the applied options, essential for Oxbridge and top-university Mathematics, Engineering and Physics. A-Level Further Maths tutors on TutorLab charge from £18.00 to £35.00 an hour, all in.

Tutors

4 published A-Level Further Maths tutors

Angharad Hughes

Angharad Hughes

Welsh speaking KCL Maths grad and current MSc Data Science student with 3 years tutoring experience.

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Further MathsPrimary MathsA-LevelGCSE
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Overview

About A-Level Further Maths tutoring

A-Level Further Maths is the most demanding mathematics qualification in the UK sixth-form curriculum. Students take it alongside three other A-Levels and cover entirely new territory, complex numbers, matrices, differential equations, vectors in 3D, proof by induction, with no GCSE equivalent. Private tutoring is almost standard practice among serious Further Maths students, providing the additional explanation time that school timetables rarely allow.

Cost

How much does an A-Level Further Maths tutor cost in the UK?

A-Level Further Maths tutors in the UK on TutorLab list rates from £18.00 to £35.00 per hour, across 3 tutor profiles. The price shown is the full hourly price, one all-in price, so the price you see is the price you pay, and the tutor keeps their full rate.

What affects the price

  1. Level: A-Level and exam-specialist tuition costs more than primary or KS3.
  2. Tutor experience: subject specialists and ex-examiners charge more.
  3. Format: online sessions are usually a little cheaper than in person.
  4. Frequency: some tutors offer a lower rate for regular weekly blocks.

On TutorLab

About A-Level Further Maths tuition on TutorLab

Every figure below describes the 4 A-Level Further Maths profiles shown in the UK on this page, refreshed daily from live profiles. Each tutor sets their own rate and availability; message any of them directly, or send one request and let the tutors who fit reply to you.

A-Level Further Maths profiles shown in the UK
4
Hourly price, all-in
£18.00 to £41.00
Levels they teach
Primary (1), KS3 (1), GCSE (4), A-Level (4), Pre-University (2)
Also teach online
3 of 4
Confirmed open to new students
2 of 4
Identity verified
3 of 4
Typical first reply (2 tutors measured)
under an hour
Offer a free intro call
3 of 4

Grades

What grade do you need?

An A or A* in Further Maths is expected (or preferred) for Mathematics, Physics and Engineering at Oxford, Cambridge and top Russell Group universities. For Oxbridge Mathematics, Further Maths is effectively required. For Physics and Engineering at competitive universities, it significantly strengthens an application.

In summer 2026, 98.3% of the 21,032 A-Level Further Maths entries in the UK achieved grade A*–E, and 58.9% achieved grade A*–A. Source: JCQ, A-Level results summer 2026.

Exam boards

How AQA, Edexcel and OCR set A-Level Further Maths

AQA

The facts below are what AQA publishes about its A-Level Further Maths specification, read from the board's own page on 14 September 2026. Schools choose their board, so ask any tutor on this page which specification your child follows before booking.

Specification code
7367
Qualification title
A-level Further Mathematics
Non-exam assessment
None, written exams only
Specification first taught
2017

How it is assessed: 3 components

ComponentMarksWeightingDuration
Paper 110033.3%2h
Paper 210033.3%2h
Paper 3: (2 optional apps)10033.3%2h

Source: aqa.org.uk, the board's specification page. Boards revise specifications; the board's page is the current issue.

Edexcel

The facts below are what Edexcel publishes about its A-Level Further Maths specification, read from the board's own page on 14 September 2026. Schools choose their board, so ask any tutor on this page which specification your child follows before booking.

Specification code
9FM0
Qualification title
A Level Further Mathematics
Non-exam assessment
None, written exams only
Specification first taught
2017

How it is assessed: 3 components

ComponentMarksWeightingDuration
Core Pure 17525%1h 30m
Core Pure 27525%1h 30m
2 optional (of 8)7525% each1h 30m

Source: qualifications.pearson.com, the board's specification page. Boards revise specifications; the board's page is the current issue.

OCR

The facts below are what OCR publishes about its A-Level Further Maths specification, read from the board's own page on 14 September 2026. Schools choose their board, so ask any tutor on this page which specification your child follows before booking.

Specification code
H245
Qualification title
Further Mathematics A
Non-exam assessment
None, written exams only
Specification first taught
2017

How it is assessed: 3 components

ComponentMarksWeightingDuration
Pure Core 1 (Y540)7525%1h 30m
Pure Core 2 (Y541)7525%1h 30m
2 optional (of 4)7525% each1h 30m

Source: ocr.org.uk, the board's specification page. Boards revise specifications; the board's page is the current issue.

Common mistakes

Where A-Level Further Maths students lose marks

  1. The content has no GCSE equivalent

    Complex numbers, matrices, differential equations, hyperbolic functions, none of these appear in GCSE Maths or A-Level Maths. Students encounter genuinely new mathematical objects and need more explanation time than classroom lessons provide.

  2. Applied options vary by school

    Each school chooses from Statistics, Mechanics and Decision Maths for the applied papers. Students whose school covers an option they find hard can't easily switch, a tutor can provide specialist support for whichever option applies.

  3. Four A-Level workload is crushing

    Further Maths students are typically doing four A-Levels. Time is the scarcest resource. A tutor who focuses sessions efficiently on exactly the right gaps is far more valuable than generic textbook re-reading.

FAQ

Questions parents ask

Is A-Level Further Maths required for Oxford or Cambridge Mathematics?

Yes in practice, if not always formally. While neither Oxford nor Cambridge formally requires Further Maths for Mathematics, all competitive applicants take it. Without it, the content gap on university Mathematics is very steep. Check each college's admissions guidance.

How much does an A-Level Further Maths tutor cost?

A-Level Further Maths tutors on TutorLab charge from £18.00 to £35.00 an hour, all in.

Can a tutor help if my child's school doesn't cover a specific Further Maths topic well?

Yes, this is one of the most common Further Maths tutoring scenarios. Schools often cover the core Pure Further Maths well but rush through applied options or specialist topics. A tutor can provide the depth that school timetable constraints prevent.

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