Find An Expert Tutor For Learners In Durham
Find a tutor
Why choose online lessons
Wider Choice of Tutors
Thousands of expert tutors across the UK so you can find the perfect match.
Flexible & Convenient
Online lessons that fit your schedule — learn from anywhere.
Proven Results & Safety
Highly-rated tutors, vetted profiles, and interactive tools for better outcomes.
Expert Online Tutoring for GCSE & A-Level Students in Durham
That moment after a parents' evening at Durham Johnston, or seeing a mock result that didn't quite hit the mark – it can feel overwhelming. Especially with the academic reputation of Durham, parents often worry about their child's path to a strong sixth form or even Durham University itself. We understand this pressure.
You don't have to navigate finding the right support alone; Tutorful connects your child in Durham with expert online tutors from across the UK. This means access to the best teachers, learning from the comfort of your home, without any travel or disruption.
How Tutorful Works
Step-by-Step Guide for Using Tutorful
Choose your tutor
94% of our tutors hold advanced degrees, Master’s and PhD), have 2+ years of experience and are fully DBS-checked. Find the perfect tutor to boost your confidence and achieve your learning goals.
Book your tutoring session
Start your learning journey with a guaranteed first lesson. Choose a time that works for you, book seamlessly through our platform, and pay only after your lesson.
Start your tuition online
Learn with personalised private lessons in our secure online classroom. Watch and rewatch recorded sessions anytime. Start your tailored learning experience today!
Building Confidence and Future Pathways for Students in Durham
Beyond grades, mastering a subject builds a deep sense of accomplishment. Imagine your child confidently discussing complex ideas, feeling prepared for the challenges of A-Levels, and seeing their options for higher education truly open up. Whether it's tackling advanced maths concepts crucial for a STEM degree at a Russell Group university, or developing persuasive essay writing for humanities courses, strong academic skills are the foundation. This confidence can make all the difference when aiming for a competitive sixth form place in Durham or an application to Durham University.
Find a tutor
Personalised Support for Your Child, Designed Around Your Life
We understand that finding the right tutor can feel like another thing on an already long list. That's why we don't ask you to scroll through endless profiles. Instead, you tell us what your child needs – their subject, their goals, their learning style. Our matching team then thoughtfully connects them with a skilled online tutor who can build confidence and explain complex topics in a way that truly resonates.
A Tutorful online lesson is far more than a simple video call. Our interactive classroom is built for active learning, featuring a shared whiteboard where tutor and student work through problems together in real time. Tutors can annotate texts or mark up equations, making abstract ideas clear. Plus, every session is recorded, so your child can revisit challenging areas before an exam or recap a concept whenever they need to.
Learning from your home in Durham means no travel time, no rushing, and no disruption to your family's busy schedule. Our online platform offers access to the best tutors from across the entire UK, not just whoever happens to be nearby. And if, for any reason, the first tutor isn't quite the right fit, our first lesson guarantee means we'll cover the session while we find a new one. It’s support that works for your child, in your home, on your schedule.
Meet some of our
7 tutors in Durham:
£54/hr
5.0
Wafaa K
Crazy maths' lover
I have a PhD degree in Electronic and Electrical Engineering from The University of Leeds. I have good experience in teaching mathematics and science (physics, chemistry and biology) in secondary schools. I am very skilled in mathematics, physics and science.I am quite familiar with the different curriculum and exam boards in the subjects I tutor. I am a (maths/ further maths)examiner for Cambridge International Education (CIE) and also for OCR. For more than 8 years, I have been privately tutoring maths & Physics for As/A level students. Also I have been tutoring students from KS2/KS3/GCSE, in...
Read more
£65/hr
5.0
Miro C
dedicated tutor
Hello! My name is Miro. I am a University Researcher. My research focuses on in nanophysics, bio-physics and medical physics. As part of my work, I also teach a wide variety of physics couses at Uni and I have now a nearly 10 years’experience teaching Physics at University with several pretigious awards praising my teaching methods. I am a also a private tutor with a nearly 10 years’experience in helping A-level and University students to develop their full potential in physics, maths, chemistry and biology. Conducting breakthrough research and teaching go hand in hand with each other- my pass...
Read more
£39/hr
4.9
Amy S
Patient, upbeat and encouraging English and RS tutor
Since I started tutoring over 6 years ago now, during a summer break in my first degree, I've only grown to love working with young people more and more. All of them surprise me with the insight they're capable of and how much they're able to achieve with just a little encouragement!My particular expertise is in Religious Studies - I have a Master's with Distinction and BA with a First in Theology, from Durham and KCL respectively. I'm now approaching the completion of my PhD, also in the Theology field; this also gave me the opportunity to do a little classroom teaching of first year degree students....
Read more
£31/hr
5.0
Victor A
Experienced Maths tutor
I am an energetic, passionate, experienced Maths tutor working as a qualified Maths Teacher in a school in Durham. I’ve been tutoring for 5 years now from foundation all the way up to A level. I've completed my PGCE in Secondary Mathematics from University of Sussex in Brighton.I offer GCSE (Maths, Physics, Chemistry) and A-Level Maths and Physics. I have availability in week-day evenings and in weekends. I adapt and follow the curriculum you follow in your school or college. I'm familiar with the curriculum AQA, Edexcel, OCR. I'm working closely with the SEND team in my school and I have students w...
Read more
£24/hr
5.0
Marzieh H
Helping Students Master Maths with Confidence
I am Marzieh, a qualified engineer with a Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering from Sharif University of Technology, and over 10 years of professional experience in engineering and education. I currently teach GCSE and A-Level Maths, Chemistry, and Physics, and I am also an official tutor for GCSE Persian at Callerton Academy, Newbiggin Hall, and Excelsior Academy. My professional background in engineering allows me to connect theoretical concepts to real-world applications, making lessons both practical and engaging. I enjoy teaching because I genuinely value helping students build confidence, t...
Read more
£50/hr
5.0
Angela H
Angela's Piano Tutoring & Danks Davis Dyslexia Tutoring
My background is in Performing Arts, Early Childhood Teaching, Dyslexia and Special Educational Needs, in particular Autism. I am offering two different types of tutoring which can be successful in conjunction but usually sessions are either Danks Davis Dyslexia Tuition or a Piano Lesson.Angela's Piano Tutoring: I am a classically trained pianist with a modern approach to teaching. I firmly believe in the importance of music lessons being enjoyable and rewarding, so I encourage the students to learn to play the songs and music they love. It is also important to me that they learn a bit about music...
Read more
£74/hr
5.0
Chris P
Ex-Headteacher tutoring Maths and Chemistry
I began my teaching career over 30 years ago. I taught Science (Chemistry) and Maths to students across the full age range and spectrum of abilities, this included 'A' Level Chemistry.Throughout this period, the performances of my students in terms of academic progression was consistently amongst the best in the school.My ability as a classroom practitioner was rewarded with a continuous pattern of promotions within the school.After 12 years I moved school and was promoted to Assistant Head, again, the academic outcomes from my students proved to be amongst the highest in the school, significantly...
Read more
98% of our students said
their tutors made a difference
Find a tutor
Manish C
Manish has been tutoring my son for about a month. He is very helpful, friendly and explains math concepts and problems very well. My son is very happy with the tutoring.
Delphine P
4th Jun 2026
Patricia L
Patricia was incredibly helpful with preparing me for my AS RS exams this summer. Whilst I don't have the results yet, I just wanted to comment on how beneficial she was in making me feel confident heading into them. She creates specific exam materials, has highly engaging lessons ,which are very clearly laid out, and creates an excellent environment to encourage learning. I couldn't recommend her more.
Kind Regards,
Darcey
Darcey B
4th Jun 2026
Ameen A
Great tutor! The method Ameen uses to teach to read and pronounce is invaluable and I feel myself absorbing much more vocabulary than when I’ve previously tried to learn languages in the past. I have consistent lessons with Ameen and have no intention of stopping, would highly recommend!
Stephen B
4th Jun 2026
Setareh A
She taught me a lot of things, I got better at maths too. Go check her out!
Stefania G
4th Jun 2026
Leah H
Leah has been a brilliant tutor. She has improved my confidence in tackling exams questions in the field of A level Psychology, she is very friendly and understands a students difficulties in order for the students to progress. I loved and enjoyed working alongside Leah. Leah thank you so much for everything!!!
Ridmi C
4th Jun 2026
Cerys M
Cerys has been a fantastic IGCSE Biology tutor for my son. Lessons are engaging, well-structured, and focused on the syllabus. She is very supportive and knowledgeable. Highly recommended.
Kirsty M
4th Jun 2026
Zala S
I've had her as my tutor for english for many years, developing my reading and writing skills to GCSE level. She is always kind, easy to approach and gives very meaningful feedback, boosting my confidence in english literature and language I would otherwise not have. Lessons seem to always be planned and personalised for success leading to great progress. Highly recommend!!
Sami K
4th Jun 2026
Masa I
Really amazing geography tutor! Helped me consistently throughout the year.
Vladislava S
4th Jun 2026
Frequently
asked questions
See all FAQs
No, all Tutorful sessions happen online. Our tutors are experts from across the entire UK, meaning your child in Durham gets access to a much wider pool of highly qualified teachers than if you were limited to local options. They teach from their homes, and your child learns from yours.