GCSE Tutoring
GCSE Tutoring Online — Every Major Subject, Every Major Board
One-to-one sessions with UK-qualified tutors. Personalised plans, monthly progress reports, and exam-board specialists — from £14/hr.
From £14/hr · No commitment · Free first session
Understanding GCSEs
What GCSE grades mean — and why tutoring must match the board
GCSEs in England are graded on a 9 to 1 scale, where 9 is the highest. A grade 4 is a standard pass and a grade 5 is a strong pass — the benchmarks sixth forms, colleges, and employers look for. Most subjects are now linear: students sit all papers at the end of the course, so gaps that open in Year 10 compound until the summer exams.
Grade boundaries are set after papers are marked and vary by exam board and year. That is why Nexus Academy matches every student to a tutor who knows their specific board — AQA, Edexcel, OCR, or WJEC — rather than teaching a generic GCSE syllabus. Paper structure, command words, and mark scheme conventions differ enough to cost marks when they are ignored.
Nexus Academy offers one-to-one online GCSE tutoring from £14 per hour across Maths, English, the Sciences, Economics, and Business Studies. Every programme includes a personalised study plan and monthly progress reports, with no minimum commitment and no lock-in contract.
Subjects We Cover
GCSE subjects we tutor
Open a subject page for syllabus coverage, exam boards, topics, and FAQs.
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Also see: A Level Economics
Also see: A Level Business
Studying at an international school? See our IGCSE tutoring hub →
Exam Boards
Exam boards we cover
Your child is matched with a tutor who knows their specific board — not a one-size-fits-all GCSE approach.
AQA
The largest GCSE exam board in England. Nexus tutors know AQA assessment objectives, paper structures, and mark scheme conventions across Maths, English, Sciences, and optional subjects.
Edexcel (Pearson)
Widely used for Maths, Sciences, and Business. Our tutors prepare students for Edexcel paper formats, calculator and non-calculator rules, and the way marks are awarded on each paper.
OCR
Distinct specifications and question styles, especially in Sciences. Tutors match the exact OCR syllabus your child is following — not a generic GCSE plan.
WJEC
Available where schools follow WJEC. We confirm the specification early so sessions stay aligned with your child's exam board and grading scale.
Simple Process
From first session to proven results
Every Nexus student follows the same four-stage process — designed to maximise progress in the shortest possible time.
Step 1
Book a Free Demo Lesson
No payment, no commitment. Tell us your subject, current level, and goals. We will match you with the right tutor.
Step 2
Get Your Personalised Plan
Your tutor builds a structured study programme around your exam date, weak areas, and learning pace — before the first paid session.
Step 3
Learn in Live 1-to-1 Sessions
All lessons are online, one-to-one, and conducted on a shared whiteboard platform. No recordings, no group classes — just you and your tutor.
Step 4
Track Progress & See Results
Parents receive lesson notes after every session and a full progress report monthly. We adjust the plan based on what the data shows.
No payment required. No commitment.
Start With a Free Session
See the gaps costing marks — before you commit
Nexus Academy's free GCSE demo lesson is a diagnostic session. Your tutor assesses current level, confirms the exam board, and outlines a realistic plan for Year 10 or Year 11 — with no payment required.
From £14/hr · 94% of students hit their target grade · No lock-in contracts
“Our son went from a predicted grade 4 to achieving a grade 7 in GCSE Maths. His tutor identified the exact gaps in his understanding within the first two sessions. The progress reports every month meant we were never in the dark.”
Common Questions
Frequently asked questions — GCSE tutoring
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Free Resources
GCSE guides worth reading before you book
Cost, grade improvement, exam boards, and how much tutoring actually helps.
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GCSE is part of our Academic Tutoring programme — which also covers IGCSE and A Level. See pricing for full rates.
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Book a free demo lesson — no payment, no commitment. Your tutor will assess your level, identify exactly what needs to change, and begin building your plan.
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