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Find an A-Level Physics tutor who can teach mathematical reasoning alongside conceptual understanding, required for Engineering, Physics and Computer Science degrees. A-Level Physics tutors on TutorLab charge from £18.00 to £69.00 an hour, all in.
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Overview
About A-Level Physics tutoring
A-Level Physics is the most mathematically demanding science at A-Level. It requires fluency in calculus-based reasoning, vector mechanics, electromagnetic theory and quantum physics, all applied under timed exam conditions. A specialist A-Level Physics tutor not only explains the concepts but builds the problem-solving framework students need to tackle the unfamiliar question types that appear on every paper.
Cost
How much does an A-Level Physics tutor cost in the UK?
A-Level Physics tutors in the UK on TutorLab list rates from £18.00 to £69.00 per hour, across 4 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
- Level: A-Level and exam-specialist tuition costs more than primary or KS3.
- Tutor experience: subject specialists and ex-examiners charge more.
- Format: online sessions are usually a little cheaper than in person.
- Frequency: some tutors offer a lower rate for regular weekly blocks.
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About A-Level Physics tuition on TutorLab
Every figure below describes the 6 A-Level Physics 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 Physics profiles shown in the UK
- 6
- Hourly price, all-in
- £18.00 to £69.00
- Levels they teach
- Primary (1), KS3 (2), GCSE (6), A-Level (6), Adult Learning. SEN specialism. (1), and University (1), Home Education (1), IBDP (1), IGCSE (1), Pre-University (1), University (1)
- Also teach online
- 6 of 6
- Confirmed open to new students
- 4 of 6
- Identity verified
- 5 of 6
- Typical first reply (4 tutors measured)
- 15.1 hours
- Offer a free intro call
- 5 of 6
Grades
What grade do you need?
Engineering, Physics, Astrophysics and related degrees at leading universities typically require A or A* in Physics. Oxbridge Physics requires A*A*A or A*AA. Many Computer Science degrees at top universities prefer or require Physics A-Level.
In summer 2026, 95.7% of the 45,800 A-Level Physics entries in the UK achieved grade A*–E, and 32.5% achieved grade A*–A. Source: JCQ, A-Level results summer 2026.
Exam boards
How AQA, Edexcel and OCR set A-Level Physics
AQA
The facts below are what AQA publishes about its A-Level Physics 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
- 7408
- Qualification title
- A-level Physics
- Non-exam assessment
- None, written exams only
- Specification first taught
- 2015
How it is assessed: 3 components
| Component | Marks | Weighting | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 | 85 | 34% | 2h |
| Paper 2 | 85 | 34% | 2h |
| Paper 3 | 80 | 32% | 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 Physics 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
- 9PH0
- Qualification title
- Physics
- Non-exam assessment
- None, written exams only
- Specification first taught
- 2015
How it is assessed: 3 components
| Component | Marks | Weighting | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 | 90 | 30% | 1h 45m |
| Paper 2 | 90 | 30% | 1h 45m |
| Paper 3 | 120 | 40% | 2h 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 Physics 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
- H556
- Qualification title
- Physics A
- Non-exam assessment
- Yes, part of the grade is coursework, practical or spoken work
- Specification first taught
- 2015
How it is assessed: 4 components
| Component | Marks | Weighting | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Component 1: Modelling | 100 | 37% | 2h 15m |
| Component 2: Exploring | 100 | 37% | 2h 15m |
| Component 3: Unified physics | 70 | 26% | 1h 30m |
| Component 4: Practical Endorsement NEA | reported separately |
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 Physics students lose marks
Applying equations to unfamiliar contexts
A-Level Physics doesn't just test whether students know equations, it tests whether they can apply them to novel situations, combine multiple equations in one calculation, and reason from first principles. This is a learnable problem-solving skill, not an innate ability.
The option modules are sparsely covered in class
AQA has 5 option modules (Astrophysics, Medical Physics, Engineering, Turning Points, Electronics). The school picks one, but many tutors specialise in only the most popular. Finding a tutor who knows the specific option module your child is studying is important.
Practical paper, data analysis under time pressure
Paper 3 includes data analysis questions that students who haven't practised them find extremely hard. Uncertainty calculations, graph interpretation and method evaluation have a specific format that a tutor can drill.
FAQ
Questions parents ask
Is A-Level Physics required for Engineering?
Yes for most engineering disciplines. Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Aeronautical and Chemical Engineering all require Physics A-Level at virtually every UK university. Mathematics is also required. The two together are often called the 'engineering combination'.
How much does an A-Level Physics tutor cost?
A-Level Physics tutors on TutorLab charge from £18.00 to £69.00 an hour, all in.
My child is in Year 12 and finding Physics much harder than GCSE, is this normal?
Very normal. The jump from GCSE Physics to A-Level is steeper than any other science. The maths requirement alone, calculus, vectors, complex trigonometry, is a significant step up. Starting tutoring in Year 12 rather than waiting until Year 13 is strongly advised.
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