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GCSE Science tutors in London

GCSE Science is among the most popular subjects for private tutoring in the UK. Whether your child is studying Combined Science (Double Award) or sitting Biology, Chemistry and Physics as separate GCSEs, a specialist tutor identifies the specific topics holding them back and works through them systematically. Science tutoring is particularly valuable in Year 10 and Year 11, when the volume of content accelerates significantly. London has the highest demand for private tutors in the UK, driven by competitive grammar and independent school entry processes.

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Cost

How much does a GCSE Science tutor cost in London?

GCSE Science tutors in London on TutorLab list rates from around £43.70 per hour, across 8 tutor profiles. You pay the tutor's own rate directly with no agency commission, so the price you see is the price you pay.

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.

8 GCSE Science tutors in London

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London Brookes College

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Athena Tuition

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Dukes Tutoring

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London Maths Tutors

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Andre Duvenage

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MathsScienceKS3GCSE
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Merit Tutors

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What grade does your child need?

Combined Science gives two GCSE grades (e.g. 6-6 or 5-5) based on performance across all three sciences. Separate sciences give three independent grades. A grade 6 in the relevant science is typically required to continue to A-Level, grade 7+ is expected by competitive sixth forms.

Where GCSE Science students lose marks

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Six subjects in one, too much ground to cover in class

Combined Science covers Biology, Chemistry and Physics across two GCSEs. Many students have specific gaps in just one area, a Chemistry calculation method or a Physics equation, that quietly drag down their grade across all science papers. A tutor pinpoints exactly which topics need attention.

2

Required practicals, examined differently from theory

GCSE Science includes 16–21 required practicals (depending on the board) that are examined in the written papers via data-analysis and method questions. Many students have done the practicals in class but cannot interpret data confidently, a specific skill a tutor can build quickly.

3

The Maths content in Science papers catches students off guard

A significant proportion of GCSE Science marks, up to 30% in some papers, involve mathematical skills: calculating acceleration, working with standard form, drawing and interpreting graphs, and applying equations. Students who are strong in Biology but weaker in Maths often lose avoidable marks in Chemistry and Physics.

Frequently asked questions

Should my child choose Combined Science or Triple/Separate Sciences?

Combined Science (Double Award) gives two GCSE grades and covers the same core Biology, Chemistry and Physics content at slightly less depth. Triple Science gives three separate GCSEs at greater depth. Triple Science is strongly recommended for students who want to study a science A-Level, apply to medicine, engineering or a science degree, or who are likely to enjoy the additional content. A tutor who knows both pathways can advise on which is right for your child.

How much does a GCSE Science tutor cost?

GCSE Science tutors in the UK typically charge £30–£55/hr for Combined Science and £35–£60/hr for tutors covering all three separate sciences. Tutors who specialise in just one or two sciences may charge slightly less. On TutorLab, all tutors display their own rates on their profiles before you make contact.

My child struggles with Physics calculations, should they see a Science tutor or a Maths tutor?

A GCSE Science tutor is the right choice for Physics calculation problems, they understand which equations appear in the Physics specification, how marks are awarded and what the common errors are. A Maths tutor may not know the specific equation-handling and unit-conversion conventions that Physics examiners test. If the difficulty is clearly mathematical (fractions, algebra, standard form), a short block of Maths tutoring alongside the Science sessions can help.

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