Angharad Hughes
Welsh speaking KCL Maths grad and current MSc Data Science student with 3 years tutoring experience.
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MathsPrimary MathsGCSEA-Level
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GCSE · Year 9 to 11 · Age 14 to 16
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Tutors
24 published GCSE Maths tutors
Ben Quirk
Tutor in Maths, Geography and Music | GCSE, KS3 & Primary
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MathsGCSE MathsGCSEKS3
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James Clarke-Kellaway
Online GCSE and A-Level Maths, Physics & Further Maths Tutor
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MathsGCSE MathsGCSEA-Level
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£35.00/hrAvailable
Shlok Talwekar
GCSE and A-Level, Maths and Physics, 3 years experience
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MathsGCSE MathsGCSEA-Level
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£18.00/hrAvailable
Daniel Bingham
GCSE and A level Maths, Further Maths and Physics tutor
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MathsFurther MathsGCSEA level
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Alice Victoria Ashburn
Making learning memorable
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MathsPrimary MathsGCSEPrimary
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£69.00 an hour, all inAvailable
AJIT
Warwick Physics Graduate | 10+ Years Tutoring
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MathsGCSE MathsGCSEA-Level
£41.00 an hour, all inAvailable
Abbie Harrison
GCSE Maths specialist - Online
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MathsGCSE MathsGCSESecondary
£69.00 an hour, all inAvailable
Zachary Ayers
MMath Mathematics at the University of Oxford (New College). 12 A*s at GCSE and 3 A*s at A-level. Teaching Maths for GCSE, A-level and TMUA.
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MathsGCSE MathsGCSETMUA
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Umaima Saleem
O/A Levels & IGCSE Maths Tutor — 6+ Years Experience
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MathsGCSEFBISE
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Andy Alston
One-to-one Piano tuition in Glasgow
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MathsPianoGCSEA-Level
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Oyegbade Adeleye
GCSE, A LEVEL SCIENCE TUTOR - 8+ Years Experience
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Overview
About GCSE Maths tutoring
Full price shown: one all-in price, the price you see is the price you pay. Foundation or Higher tier, AQA, Edexcel or OCR. GCSE Maths tutors on TutorLab charge from £12.00 to £69.00 an hour, all in, and half of them charge between £18.00 and £35.00.
GCSE Maths is the most popular subject for private tutoring in the UK. Whether your child is aiming to secure a grade 4 pass or pushing for a grade 7–9, a specialist GCSE Maths tutor can identify exactly where marks are being lost and address those gaps systematically. Private tutoring is especially valuable in Year 10 and Year 11 when the content accelerates and classroom time becomes stretched.
Cost
How much does a GCSE Maths tutor cost in the UK?
GCSE Maths tutors in the UK on TutorLab list rates from £12.00 to £69.00 per hour, across 16 tutor profiles. Half of them charge between £18.00 and £35.00. 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
- 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.
On TutorLab
About GCSE Maths tuition on TutorLab
Every figure below describes the 12 GCSE 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.
- GCSE Maths profiles shown in the UK
- 12
- Hourly price, all-in
- £18.00 to £69.00
- Levels they teach
- Primary (3), KS3 (3), GCSE (12), A-Level (8), Pre-University (2), University (2), A level (1), A-level (1), Adult Learning. SEN specialism. (1), and University (1), AQA (1), FBISE (1), Functional Skills. (1), Home Education (1), IGCSE (1), O-Level (1), other (1), Secondary (1), TMUA (1)
- Also teach online
- 11 of 12
- Confirmed open to new students
- 6 of 12
- Identity verified
- 6 of 12
- Typical first reply (5 tutors measured)
- under an hour
- Offer a free intro call
- 7 of 12
Grades
What grade does your child need?
At GCSE, the key grade thresholds are grade 4 (a 'standard pass', required for most sixth form entry), grade 5 (a 'strong pass', preferred by competitive sixth forms and employers), and grade 7–9 (the top band, required for A-Level Maths and relevant for selective university offers).
In summer 2026, 57.2% of the 851,268 GCSE Mathematics entries in England were graded 4 or above, and 16.8% reached grade 7 or above. Source: JCQ, GCSE results June 2026.
Exam boards
How AQA, Edexcel and OCR set GCSE Maths
AQA
The facts below are what AQA publishes about its GCSE 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
- 8300
- Qualification title
- Mathematics
- Tiers
- Foundation and Higher
- Non-exam assessment
- None, written exams only
- Specification first taught
- 2015
How it is assessed: 3 components
| Component | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 | 80 | 1h 30m |
| Paper 2 | 80 | 1h 30m |
| Paper 3 | 80 | 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 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
- 1MA1
- Qualification title
- Mathematics
- Tiers
- Foundation and Higher
- Non-exam assessment
- None, written exams only
- Specification first taught
- 2015
How it is assessed: 3 components
| Component | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 | 80 | 1h 30m |
| Paper 2 | 80 | 1h 30m |
| Paper 3 | 80 | 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 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
- J560
- Qualification title
- Mathematics
- Tiers
- Foundation and Higher
- Non-exam assessment
- None, written exams only
- Specification first taught
- 2015
How it is assessed: 3 components
| Component | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 | 100 | 1h 30m |
| Paper 2 | 100 | 1h 30m |
| Paper 3 | 100 | 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 Maths students lose marks
Foundation vs Higher, the tier decision
Choosing the wrong tier is a costly mistake. Foundation is capped at grade 5 and gives up the top grades entirely. Higher starts at grade 3 but is significantly harder. A GCSE Maths tutor can assess which tier gives your child the best chance at their target grade.
Algebra and ratio dominate both papers
Together these topics account for roughly 30% of GCSE Maths marks across all three boards. Gaps in algebra, particularly factorisation, simultaneous equations and quadratics, compound into large mark losses across multiple question types.
Calculator and non-calculator need different techniques
AQA Paper 1 and Edexcel Paper 1 are non-calculator. Students who rely on mental arithmetic shortcuts often fall apart here. A tutor can build the written methods and estimation skills that hold up under exam conditions.
FAQ
Questions parents ask
What grade does my child need to study A-Level Maths?
Most sixth forms require at least a grade 6 in GCSE Maths for A-Level Maths, and grade 7 for Further Maths. Some selective sixth forms require a grade 8 or 9 for Further Maths. It's worth checking with the specific school, requirements vary.
How much does a GCSE Maths tutor cost?
GCSE Maths tutors on TutorLab charge from £12.00 to £69.00 an hour, all in, and half of them charge between £18.00 and £35.00.
How many sessions does a GCSE Maths student need?
For ongoing support throughout Year 10 and 11, once weekly is typical. For students catching up or pushing into a higher grade band in Year 11, twice weekly in the months before exams is common. A short diagnostic session at the start of tutoring helps set realistic expectations.
Should my child have a tutor for both Maths and English?
If both grades are below target, yes, but prioritise based on urgency and impact. Maths grade improvements often have the biggest effect on sixth form and university options. English Language is required for most university courses. A good tutor can assess honestly which is the higher priority.
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