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11 published GCSE Biology tutors

Shahram Sharafi

Shahram Sharafi

UK-qualified teacher specialising in KS3 / GCSE / A-level Sciences and Maths in Basingstoke

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Dr. Zoha Rafique

Dr. Zoha Rafique

Biology Tutor (Anatomy, Physiology & Biochemistry) | 4+ Years Experience | Lower to Higher Grades

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Kashaf ud Dua

Dental Doctor & Tutor | GCSE , A levels & Medical Sciences | 5+ Years Experience

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Overview

About GCSE Biology tutoring

Full price shown: one all-in price, the price you see is the price you pay. Combined Science or Separate, AQA, Edexcel, OCR. GCSE Biology tutors on TutorLab charge from £12.00 to £69.00 an hour, all in, and half of them charge between £12.00 and £58.00.

GCSE Biology has the highest volume of factual content of the three sciences. Students who manage their revision systematically, using the specification as a checklist, tend to outperform those who rely on textbook reading. A GCSE Biology tutor helps students internalise the content efficiently and build the analytical writing skills needed for the extended-response questions that carry the most marks.

Cost

How much does a GCSE Biology tutor cost in the UK?

GCSE Biology tutors in the UK on TutorLab list rates from £12.00 to £69.00 per hour, across 7 tutor profiles. Half of them charge between £12.00 and £58.00. 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.

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About GCSE Biology tuition on TutorLab

Every figure below describes the 11 GCSE Biology 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.

GCSE Biology profiles shown in the UK
11
Hourly price, all-in
£12.00 to £69.00
Levels they teach
Primary (2), KS3 (3), GCSE (11), A-Level (4), University (3), A level (2), A levels & University (undergraduate dental subjects) (1), A-level (1), Adult Learning. SEN specialism. (1), Alevels (1), Home Education (1), IBDP (1), IGCSE (1), Secondary (1)
Also teach online
9 of 11
Confirmed open to new students
3 of 11
Identity verified
4 of 11
Typical first reply (2 tutors measured)
34.5 hours
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5 of 11

Grades

What grade does your child need?

For students considering Medicine, Nursing, Veterinary Science or Biology A-Level, a grade 7 or above in GCSE Biology (or Combined Science) is typically expected. Most schools require at least a grade 5 for science-related A-Levels.

In summer 2026, 89.6% of the 167,911 GCSE Biology (separate) entries in England were graded 4 or above, and 43.5% reached grade 7 or above. Source: JCQ, GCSE results June 2026.

Exam boards

How AQA, Edexcel and OCR set GCSE Biology

AQA

The facts below are what AQA publishes about its GCSE Biology 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
8461
Qualification title
Biology
Tiers
Foundation and Higher
Non-exam assessment
None, written exams only
Specification first taught
2016

How it is assessed: 2 components

ComponentMarksDuration
Paper 11001h 45m
Paper 21001h 45m

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 GCSE Biology 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
1BI0
Qualification title
Biology
Tiers
Foundation and Higher
Non-exam assessment
None, written exams only
Specification first taught
2016

How it is assessed: 2 components

ComponentMarksDuration
Paper 11001h 45m
Paper 21001h 45m

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 GCSE Biology 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
J247
Qualification title
Biology A
Tiers
Foundation and Higher
Non-exam assessment
None, written exams only
Specification first taught
2016

How it is assessed: 2 components

ComponentMarksDuration
Paper 1901h 45m
Paper 2901h 45m

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

Common mistakes

Where GCSE Biology students lose marks

  1. The sheer volume of content is the biggest challenge

    GCSE Biology AQA covers 7 major topics with over 100 sub-points on the specification. Students who don't actively recall rather than passively re-read fall behind. A tutor structures retrieval practice to make sure the knowledge actually sticks.

  2. Six-mark questions need a different approach

    Extended response questions test the ability to construct a logical chain of biological reasoning. Listing facts, even correct ones, rarely gets above 3 marks. A tutor teaches how to structure answers that hit the higher level descriptors.

  3. Genetics questions have a specific method

    Monohybrid and dihybrid crosses, codominance, sex-linked inheritance, these follow specific patterns but students who haven't drilled them freeze under exam conditions. A tutor can ensure these become automatic.

FAQ

Questions parents ask

Is GCSE Biology easier than Chemistry or Physics?

Most students find Biology the most accessible of the three sciences because it requires less maths. However, it has the highest content volume, and the six-mark extended response questions are genuinely challenging. 'Easier' depends on your child, some students find the mathematical aspects of Physics and Chemistry more manageable than the sheer memorisation Biology demands.

How much does a GCSE Biology tutor cost?

GCSE Biology tutors on TutorLab charge from £12.00 to £69.00 an hour, all in, and half of them charge between £12.00 and £58.00.

Can a tutor help with required practical questions?

Yes. The required practicals appear in exam questions in a specific format, students are asked to design, analyse or evaluate an experiment. A tutor familiar with the mark scheme can teach the exact language and approach these questions need.

What's the best way to revise GCSE Biology?

Active recall beats passive reading every time. Using the specification as a checklist and testing yourself on each point, not rereading notes, is the most evidence-based approach. A good tutor will use retrieval practice in sessions rather than re-teaching content your child has already encountered.

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