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13 published GCSE Chemistry tutors

Rose Kurian

Rose Kurian

Award-Winning International Chemistry Tutor | IB, A-Level, GCSE/IGCSE & AP

MSc Chemistry, University of CalicutCertificate in Teaching and Learning, Henry Harvin Education
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Shahram Sharafi

Shahram Sharafi

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

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Chemistry Tutor for IB, A-Level, GCSE & IGCSE | Concept Clarity + Exam Success

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Overview

About GCSE Chemistry tutoring

Full price shown: one all-in price, the price you see is the price you pay. Combined Science or Triple, AQA, Edexcel, OCR. GCSE Chemistry tutors on TutorLab charge from £12.00 to £81.00 an hour, all in, and half of them charge between £14.00 and £58.00.

GCSE Chemistry is either studied as part of Combined Science (two GCSEs covering Biology, Chemistry and Physics together) or as a separate Triple Science qualification. A GCSE Chemistry tutor helps students master the abstract concepts, atomic structure, bonding, quantitative chemistry and organic reactions, that the classroom often covers too quickly.

Cost

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

GCSE Chemistry tutors in the UK on TutorLab list rates from £12.00 to £81.00 per hour, across 8 tutor profiles. Half of them charge between £14.00 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 Chemistry tuition on TutorLab

Every figure below describes the 12 GCSE Chemistry 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 Chemistry profiles shown in the UK
12
Hourly price, all-in
£12.00 to £81.00
Levels they teach
Primary (2), KS3 (3), GCSE (12), A-Level (6), University (3), A level (1), A levels (1), A-level (1), Adult (1), Adult Learning. SEN specialism. (1), Adults (1), Alevels (1), AP (1), Degree (1), Home Education (1), IB (1), IBDP (1), IGCSE (1), Mdcat (1)
Also teach online
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Confirmed open to new students
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Identity verified
5 of 12
Typical first reply (3 tutors measured)
30.2 hours
Offer a free intro call
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Verified qualifications
MSc Chemistry, University of Calicut, Certificate in Teaching and Learning, Henry Harvin Education

Grades

What grade does your child need?

For students aiming at medicine, pharmacy or dentistry, a grade 7 or above in Chemistry is typically expected. Most A-Level Chemistry sixth forms require at least a grade 6 in GCSE Chemistry (or Combined Science). Grade 5 is a strong pass and sufficient for most purposes.

In summer 2026, 92.1% of the 159,731 GCSE Chemistry (separate) entries in England were graded 4 or above, and 47% reached grade 7 or above. Source: JCQ, GCSE results June 2026.

Exam boards

How AQA, Edexcel and OCR set GCSE Chemistry

AQA

The facts below are what AQA publishes about its GCSE Chemistry 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
8462
Qualification title
Chemistry
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 Chemistry 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
1CH0
Qualification title
Chemistry
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 Chemistry 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
J248
Qualification title
Chemistry 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 Chemistry students lose marks

  1. Mole calculations, the mark-bank topic most tutors rush

    Quantitative chemistry (moles, concentration, yield calculations) appears on every paper and accounts for roughly 15–20% of marks. Students who can't move fluently between moles, mass and Mr lose a huge number of marks. A good tutor drills these until they're automatic.

  2. Organic chemistry requires a different kind of thinking

    GCSE organic, alkanes, alkenes, polymers, carboxylic acids, rewards students who understand why reactions happen, not just what. Pattern recognition is key and tutors who teach the underlying principles rather than just the names get much better results.

  3. Required practicals, described without doing them

    Most private tutors don't have a lab. But the exam asks students to describe experimental procedures in detail. A tutor with Chemistry teaching experience can walk through each required practical methodically so students can answer without having physically done them.

FAQ

Questions parents ask

Does my child need Triple Science Chemistry or is Combined Science enough?

Combined Science is sufficient for most A-Level Science courses and is what the majority of students take. Triple (Separate) Science gives a stronger foundation for A-Level Chemistry and is expected at some selective sixth forms for applicants to medicine or engineering. Check with your child's target sixth form, it varies.

How much does a GCSE Chemistry tutor cost?

GCSE Chemistry tutors on TutorLab charge from £12.00 to £81.00 an hour, all in, and half of them charge between £14.00 and £58.00.

Can a tutor help with Combined Science Chemistry specifically?

Yes. Combined Science Chemistry covers a subset of the full GCSE Chemistry content, about two thirds. A tutor who knows the Combined Science specification (and your child's exam board) can target exactly the right content without wasting time on Triple-only content.

What are the most important topics to focus on for GCSE Chemistry?

Mole calculations, bonding and structure, organic chemistry, and rates of reaction appear on virtually every paper and carry the most marks. A tutor doing an initial diagnostic session will identify which of these areas is weakest and prioritise accordingly.

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