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GCSE Geography tutors UK
Find a GCSE Geography tutor who knows your specific case studies, your exam board and the extended writing technique that earns the top marks. GCSE Geography tutors on TutorLab charge from £64.00 to £69.00 an hour, all in.
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Overview
About GCSE Geography tutoring
GCSE Geography combines physical geography (tectonic hazards, weather, rivers, coasts), human geography (urban issues, development, resource management) and a fieldwork investigation that students must discuss in the exam. Marks at the top grade depend on the ability to reference specific, detailed case studies and construct analytical extended responses, skills a specialist tutor can develop systematically.
Cost
How much does a GCSE Geography tutor cost in the UK?
GCSE Geography tutor rates in the UK vary with level, experience and whether sessions are online or in person. Compare the tutor profiles on this page to see each tutor's own hourly rate directly, with one all-in price. See typical UK tutor rates →
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 GCSE Geography tuition on TutorLab
Every figure below describes the 5 GCSE Geography 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 Geography profiles shown in the UK
- 5
- Hourly price, all-in
- £64.00 to £69.00
- Levels they teach
- Primary (2), KS3 (3), GCSE (5), A-Level (2), 13+ (1), A Level (1), Adult Learning. SEN specialism. (1), GCE A-level (1), Home Education (1), IB Diploma and Middle Years (1), IBDP (1), IGCSE (1), University (1)
- Also teach online
- 5 of 5
- Confirmed open to new students
- 2 of 5
- Identity verified
- 2 of 5
- Offer a free intro call
- 3 of 5
Grades
What grade does your child need?
Geography is an essay-heavy subject and grades at the top end (7–9) require both content depth and extended writing skill. Grade 5 is a strong pass. For students considering Geography A-Level, a grade 6 or 7 is usually expected by sixth forms.
In summer 2026, 65.6% of the 285,745 GCSE Geography entries in England were graded 4 or above, and 25.1% reached grade 7 or above. Source: JCQ, GCSE results June 2026.
Exam boards
How AQA, Edexcel and OCR set GCSE Geography
AQA
The facts below are what AQA publishes about its GCSE Geography 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
- 8035
- Qualification title
- Geography
- Tiers
- One tier for all students
- Non-exam assessment
- None, written exams only
- Specification first taught
- 2016
How it is assessed: 3 components
| Component | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 | 88 | 1h 30m |
| Paper 2 | 88 | 1h 30m |
| Paper 3 | 76 | 1h 30m |
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 Geography 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
- 1GA0
- Qualification title
- Geography A
- Tiers
- One tier for all students
- Non-exam assessment
- None, written exams only
- Specification first taught
- 2016
How it is assessed: 3 components
| Component | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 | 94 | 1h 30m |
| Paper 2 | 94 | 1h 30m |
| Paper 3 | 64 | 1h 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 GCSE Geography 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
- J383
- Qualification title
- Geography A
- Tiers
- One tier for all students
- Non-exam assessment
- None, written exams only
- Specification first taught
- 2016
How it is assessed: 3 components
| Component | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 | 60 | 1h |
| Paper 2 | 60 | 1h |
| Paper 3 | 80 | 1h 30m |
Source: ocr.org.uk, the board's specification page. Boards revise specifications; the board's page is the current issue.
Common mistakes
Where GCSE Geography students lose marks
Case studies must be specific, not just 'a country in Africa'
GCSE Geography examiners reward named examples, statistics and precise detail. Students who write 'a city with inequality' instead of 'Mumbai, where Dharavi is one of Asia's largest slums' consistently score lower. A tutor drills the specific case study facts the mark scheme rewards.
Physical and human geography demand different writing styles
Physical geography questions often require process descriptions, explaining how a meander forms step by step. Human geography questions reward evaluation and judgement. Many students apply the same approach to both and lose marks. A tutor teaches the distinction explicitly.
Fieldwork questions catch students off guard
Every GCSE Geography paper includes questions referencing the student's own fieldwork investigation. Many students underrevise this section and can't describe their methodology, data presentation choices or conclusions accurately in the exam. A tutor works through the fieldwork component specifically.
FAQ
Questions parents ask
How much does a GCSE Geography tutor cost?
GCSE Geography tutors on TutorLab charge from £64.00 to £69.00 an hour, all in.
Does a GCSE Geography tutor need to know my specific exam board?
Yes, each board uses different case studies and different paper structures. AQA uses Lagos, Bristol and the UK's energy mix as named examples; Edexcel B uses different urban case studies. A tutor who doesn't know your board may teach irrelevant content. Always ask which boards a tutor covers before booking.
How early should we start GCSE Geography tutoring?
Year 10 is ideal, the case studies and content build across both years and cannot all be crammed in Year 11. For students with a specific grade gap, intensive tutoring from January of Year 11 focused on exam technique can still make a meaningful difference.
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