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Expert Online English Tutors in Oldham for Your Child's GCSE Success
We know how much you want to see your child succeed, and in Oldham, the pressure to secure a place at a great sixth form like The Blue Coat School or Oldham Sixth Form College can feel immense. You might be worried that a pass in GCSE English isn't enough, and that your child needs a strong grade 5 or above to open up the A-Level choices they deserve.
Finding the right support can make all the difference. One-to-one online English tutoring provides a dedicated space for your child to build the skills and confidence they need. It’s a partnership designed to help them turn tricky essay structures and complex texts into grades they can be proud of, setting them on the right path for the future.
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Opening Doors for Your Child with a Stronger English Grade
A strong GCSE English grade is more than just a qualification; it's a key that unlocks your child's future choices. It's often a requirement for the most sought-after A-Level courses and is essential for applications to competitive universities like the University of Manchester. The skills they'll strengthen with a tutor – from analysing a Shakespearean quote to crafting a persuasive argument – are the very skills they'll need to excel in higher education and their future career.
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The Right Support to Help Your Child Reach Their English Goals
The right tutor does more than just teach; they build a connection with your child, understanding how they learn and what makes them tick. We only accept 1 in 8 tutors who apply, so you can be sure you’re choosing from the best. Each one is an expert in their field and has been background-checked, giving you complete peace of mind as they help your child master everything from poetry analysis to creative writing.
Because every lesson is one-to-one, it’s tailored precisely to your child’s needs. If they’re struggling with essay structure for their 'An Inspector Calls' exam, their tutor can spend the whole session on it. This focused approach is why 90% of our students improve by at least one grade, with many GCSE students improving by up to two grades – a huge step towards securing that strong pass.
Finding the right support shouldn't add more stress to your family's busy schedule. With online tutoring, there’s no travel involved. You can find the perfect English tutor from anywhere in the UK and schedule lessons at times that suit you, all from the comfort of your own home. It’s flexible, convenient support that fits around your life.
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10 English tutors in Oldham:
£31/hr
4.7
Alina W
Effective English tutor
Hello my name is Alina, and I’m a dentistry student. I have excellent A levels and GCSE grades being an A* student and have had tutoring experience before with children aged 5-17 years old. My students have always loved my lessons as I make sure that each child understands the lesson or what they have chosen to work on before leaving.My teaching style is unique as rather telling the students what they’re doing today, they themselves would email me a couple of days before telling me they want to do this topic today. This meant that the student has control of their own learning and working on the...
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£65/hr
5.0
Nadiah K
Highly experienced English tutor. English
My name is Nadiah, and I am 39 years old. With a decade of experience teaching English Language and Literature, I bring a calm, patient, and adaptable approach to education. My expertise spans various exam specifications, consistently yielding outstanding GCSE results.I take great pleasure in tutoring and am recognised as one of the most successful English tutors on Tutorful, based on reviews, experience, number of students, and hours taught. My six years of experience in a secondary school have honed my ability to support students of all abilities, leading to remarkable successes. The growing...
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£54/hr
4.9
Padma A
English Friendly, cheerful, enthusiastic, and patient.
Hi,
I am an enthusiastic and friendly tutor, offering math and English tutoring for primary school children.
I prepare students for 7+, 9+, and 11+ entrance exams, as well as SATs. I also tutor Year 7 children in math and science.
I hold a Master's degree and a teaching qualification, along with an Enhanced DBS check. I began tutoring in 2014 and have since guided numerous children through their learning journeys.
I have tutored over 100 children, each with different ages and abilities. I recognise that every child is unique, and I adapt my teaching approach to meet their individual...
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£31/hr
4.5
Harriet R
Patient English tutor
Hello, I'm Hatty! I am a Human Resources Management Graduate with a Masters in Humanitarianism and Conflict Response from the University of Manchester. I am currently studying for my PhD in Education. In 2021 qualified from my teacher training and have 5 years experience teaching A-Level Business Studies (Edexcel and AQA), Applied Business (AQA), CTEC Business Level 2 (OCR), BTEC Performing Arts (Edexcel) and Level 2 GCSE Business (Edexcel).I am an examiner for Edexcel A Level Business and studying for my PHD in education. I have also taught in BTEC Level 3 and KS3 drama. I am additionally a Beaver...
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£28/hr
4.7
Kathy F
Creative English tutor
I hold a BA and MA from Royal Holloway, University of London, specialising in arts and humanities, giving me strong academic grounding across the subjects I teach.
I tutor English from Primary through to GCSE and Maths at primary level, including SATs preparation. I also offer History and French to GCSE. Having experienced first-hand the difference that one-to-one support can make to grades, I know what students need from extra tuition: clarity, patience, and sessions that feel constructive rather than stressful.
I adapt each session to the individual pupil, whether that means targeting...
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£47/hr
5.0
Rebecca M
Build confidence and make clear progress - English
If you are looking for a tutor who will help your child grow in confidence, make clear progress and feel supported every step of the way, I would be delighted to help.I provide professional tutoring for children aged 7–13, supporting pupils who need to catch up, keep up, or prepare for key milestones such as SATs and 11 plus grammar school entrance exams. As a qualified and experienced primary school teacher and tutor, I understand how to identify gaps in learning, build secure understanding and help children approach their work with greater independence.Every child is different, so I offer a t...
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£63/hr
4.8
Myles M
English Tutor- Making English Great Again! (QTS,PGCE) GCSE
I am a qualified teacher with a background in English Literature and Media, holding a 2:1 degree and A's at both GCSE and A Level. My training was completed at an 'Outstanding' secondary school in South West London, known as the second highest performing boys’ school in the country. I have also gained international experience by teaching in a private English language school in Shanghai and a public secondary school in Daegu. I have been one of the highest performing tutors on Tutorful for several years, averaging 18 lessons per student. I specialise in helping students build their confidence a...
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£54/hr
5.0
Steven B
English Tutor - Academic IELTS Specialist
I am an experienced tutor specialising in English Language, French, and German, with a strong focus on student achievement and personal development. I cover AQA, Eduqas, Pearson Edexcel, and Cambridge I GCSE examinations for English, and I tutor French and German up to GCSE standard. I also have expertise in the IELTS programme and the QTS Literacy Skills Test.
In my sessions, I create engaging and supportive environments tailored to each student’s individual needs. By employing a variety of teaching styles and incorporating elements of humor, I help students feel at ease while enhancing their l...
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£79/hr
5.0
Michelle P
In need of Easter revision? Message me. English English
Hi. My name is Michelle and I'm a freelance writer and online English tutor. I also work casually as a Cover Supervisor, providing emergency teacher cover in high schools all over Chester and the surrounding area. I graduated in 2018, as a mature student, with a first-class English Literature degree and am available for hire as a private English tutor and mentor. I have lots of experience preparing students for 7+, 11+, GCSE, A Level, IELTS and all common entrance English exams.As the parent of two children myself (ages twelve and sixteen), I understand first-hand how difficult it can be trying...
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£45/hr
5.0
Matthew B
Enthusiastic Teacher Looking To Make English Fun !
*NOW TAKING REQUESTS FOR THE NEXT ACADEMIC YEAR (2026-27)*I live in the North West of England and can cater in-person tutoring for students within 10 miles of where I live!*--------------------------------------------------------------------------Tutor Rate:For clarity, my current rate is £28 per hour.The extra added onto my price (I think my profile is currently displayed as £45) is the platform fee which Tutorful take - I do not see all of that £45.I do offer a family discount! Instead of £28 if I am tutoring siblings then I amend that to £25 per sibling. I do not know what this works out when...
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Find a tutor Robyn L
Robyn has 100% been the best tutor i have ever had in my life! I used to hate English Lit and English Language but because of her i love it, i even ended up picking English lit as one of my A levels because of how much she transformed my love for English. i had little confidence in myself and always thought i would be bad at english, but she showed me and taught me that it didn’t have to be like that. i was predicted U’s for as long as i can remember but because of Robyn i ended up getting two 6’s in my final GCSE grade being only 6 and 8 marks away from getting two 7’s. i could not have done this without her and would recommend her to anyone!
Valdirene P
20th Aug 2026
Elizabeth A
Elizabeth one of the best tutor ever. What can I say that she helped my son in just 3 months to jump 2 grades in language and 3 in literature. She is honest, organised, reporting detailed feedback, and well timed using of the lesson. She helped him to gain back his confidence in English subject. I recommended her to all of our friends, as she is well deserved.
Thank you so much for all your effort and support.
Mrs M
20th Aug 2026
Lucy C
Lucy is a good tutor. very patient and kind. she know what my girl need as a year 8 student
kaman W
20th Aug 2026
Megan R
My daughter needed additional help and a confidence boost in the week's leading up to her GCSE English exams. Megan is a fantastic tutor and provided the support we needed with a kind and understanding approach. She tailored the lessons to the relevant English Literature topics and provided tips for tackling the exam questions in English Literature and English Language. My daughter is delighted that she has now passed both exams with results above her predicted grades.
David E
20th Aug 2026
David J
David has been a massive part of my little sisters GCSE Results, from her mock exams in which she failed to receiving her GCSE Results today passing both English Exams, it truly shows what a massive help David was in such a short amount of time and how big of a positive impact this made to my sisters results, very thoughtful of David to also message me today asking how the results day went, we tried various tutors and it just was not the right fit until we found David, highly recommend, thank you again for making this possible,
Fahmidah M
20th Aug 2026
Seb D
Extremely patient teacher and helped me jump 2 grades. Would recommend
Kevin W
20th Aug 2026
Victoria C
Victoria was excellent with our daughter who was going through a real lack of confidence in English Language and Literature.
She got her results today and she went up 3 grades from her mocks.
We couldn’t be happier and believe that Victorias patience and expertise were a huge part of building our daughter’s confidence.
Would highly recommend!
Marianne L
20th Aug 2026
Emily C
Emily worked with my daughter for 2 years on A level English - my daughter struggled with the volume of texts in the curriculum and Emily helped her to focus and consolidate her skills to get the grade she needed. Over and above this, Emily is kind, warm and supportive - I would recommend her to other A level students. Thanks Emily!
Nicola B
20th Aug 2026
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