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Daniel Bingham

Daniel Bingham

GCSE and A level Maths, Further Maths and Physics tutor

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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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IGCSE & A Level Maths & Physics tutor more than 5 years experience

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Overview

About GCSE Physics 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 Physics tutors on TutorLab charge from £12.00 to £69.00 an hour, all in, and half of them charge between £12.00 and £46.00.

GCSE Physics is the most mathematically demanding of the three sciences. Students who struggle with the calculation side, applying equations, rearranging formulae, handling units, lose marks across every topic. A specialist GCSE Physics tutor builds the mathematical fluency the subject demands alongside the conceptual understanding that higher-mark questions test.

Cost

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

GCSE Physics tutors in the UK on TutorLab list rates from £12.00 to £69.00 per hour, across 8 tutor profiles. Half of them charge between £12.00 and £46.00. 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 Physics tuition on TutorLab

Every figure below describes the 12 GCSE 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.

GCSE Physics profiles shown in the UK
12
Hourly price, all-in
£12.00 to £69.00
Levels they teach
Primary (1), KS3 (3), GCSE (12), A-Level (6), University (3), A level (2), A-level (1), Adult Learning. SEN specialism. (1), Alevels (1), and University (1), Home Education (1), IBDP (1), IGCSE (1), Pre-University (1)
Also teach online
11 of 12
Confirmed open to new students
5 of 12
Identity verified
7 of 12
Typical first reply (5 tutors measured)
1 hours
Offer a free intro call
8 of 12

Grades

What grade does your child need?

A grade 6 or above in GCSE Physics (or Combined Science) is typically expected for A-Level Physics. Engineering courses at university may specify Physics A-Level, making the GCSE grade a critical early step. For the highest university courses, a grade 7–9 is preferred.

In summer 2026, 91.6% of the 159,630 GCSE Physics (separate) entries in England were graded 4 or above, and 45.9% reached grade 7 or above. Source: JCQ, GCSE results June 2026.

Exam boards

How AQA, Edexcel and OCR set GCSE Physics

AQA

The facts below are what AQA publishes about its GCSE 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
8463
Qualification title
Physics
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 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
1PH0
Qualification title
Physics
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 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
J249
Qualification title
Physics 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 Physics students lose marks

  1. Rearranging equations under time pressure

    GCSE Physics uses 23 equations students must recall and apply in AQA Higher. Rearranging them correctly under exam pressure, especially multi-step calculations, is where grade 4–5 students consistently drop marks.

  2. Space physics is taught last and revised least

    The Space topic is often covered in the final weeks of Year 11 and gets the least revision time. Exams regularly include Space questions and students who haven't consolidated this content lose easy marks.

  3. Six-mark 'explain' questions require a structured argument

    These questions test reasoning, not recall. Students who dump facts without a logical chain, cause → effect → outcome, consistently score 2–4 out of 6. A tutor can teach the structured approach that reliably reaches the higher level descriptors.

FAQ

Questions parents ask

How many equations does my child need to memorise for GCSE Physics?

For AQA Higher, students must recall 23 equations from memory (a formula sheet is provided for some, but not all). For Foundation, it's fewer. Edexcel and OCR provide a formula sheet in the exam. Your tutor will know exactly which equations your child's board requires them to recall.

My child finds Physics hard because of the maths, can a tutor help?

Yes, this is one of the most common GCSE Physics challenges. A good Physics tutor works on the mathematical underpinning alongside the Physics: unit conversions, rearranging equations, and reading graphs. Most students find the maths in Physics is actually simpler than GCSE Maths once they understand what they're doing.

How much does a GCSE Physics tutor cost?

GCSE Physics tutors on TutorLab charge from £12.00 to £69.00 an hour, all in, and half of them charge between £12.00 and £46.00.

Should my child get a tutor for all three sciences?

Ideally, but budget matters. Prioritise the weakest subject first. If your child is doing Combined Science, a single tutor who covers all three sciences is the most efficient arrangement. For Triple Science students, a specialist per subject is often the stronger option.

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