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Does your child look at a History textbook and just see a blur of dates and names? In a competitive area like Clapham, we know the pressure is on for them to do well, especially with great schools like Graveney on the horizon. It’s natural to worry that if they fall behind now, it could affect their chances later on.
But what if a bit of extra support could change everything? From your home in Clapham, we connect your child with some of the UK's most inspiring History tutors online. They're experts at turning confusion into confidence, one lesson at a time.
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How History Builds the Skills for Top Schools and Beyond
History is so much more than memorising facts; it’s about building a sharp, analytical mind. When your child learns to analyse a primary source or construct a compelling argument, they're developing skills that are crucial for tough A-levels and for impressing admissions tutors at universities like UCL or King's College London. Living in a city steeped in history, a great tutor can even connect the curriculum to the Roman walls or Blitz-era stories right on their doorstep, making the past feel vibrant and relevant.
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Personalised History Tutoring That Builds Real Understanding
The right support starts with being understood. Our tutors take the time to discover how your child learns, what sparks their interest, and where their confidence wavers. It’s a partnership built on trust, designed to transform those moments of 'I don't get it' into the brilliant feeling of 'Ah, now I see!' – the kind of breakthrough that makes all the difference.
Imagine a lesson focused entirely on what your child needs. One week, it might be breaking down the complexities of the Cold War. The next, it could be mastering the perfect essay structure for a GCSE question on Elizabethan England. These sessions are built around your child, moving at their pace to ensure they don't just learn the information, but truly understand it.
Because all our tutoring is online, it fits seamlessly into your busy Clapham life. There’s no travel, no stress – just access to the very best UK History specialists from the comfort of your home. Your child gets the expert help they need, and you get the peace of mind that you're giving them the best possible support, whenever it works for your family.
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7 History tutors in Clapham London:
£50/hr
5.0
David H
Experienced & Qualified Primary School History Teacher (11+ & SATs)
Hi there! I'm David - a fully qualified primary school teacher with over 10 years teaching experience. I've taught children with SEN, EAL, behavioural problems and gifted children, across all primary stages. In the past 2 years, I have been tutoring online.Most of my teaching has been in Year 6, specialising in getting children ready for the 11+ exams (English, Maths, Verbal & Non Verbal) and SATs papers (Reading, SPaG & Maths). I know how tricky and confusing it can be for children - and parents - in the lead up to these tests. Whilst tutoring online, I have been specifically focusing on bridging...
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£54/hr
5.0
Thomas E
History Top 5% Tutorful Tutor for English & Geography
I am a young and enthusiastic tutor, who has ongoing experience working with Year 10 and 11 GCSE English students as part of the Action Tutoring programme in London. I have full A-levels in English Literature, History and Geography, and an AS-level in Psychology. I completed a Geography degree (2:1 BA hons) in 2011, before progressing to a Masters Degree in Sustainable Development in 2013, for which I was awarded a Distinction. I have since held roles as a Consultant and Engineer in Transport Planning, Property and Development Planning, project-managing developments through the planning process....
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£39/hr
5.0
Gavin C
Supportive History tutor for exams & coursework
Hi, I’m Gavin — an experienced English and academic tutor with a strong background in Business Studies, Marketing, and academic writing, supporting students from KS3 and GCSE through to A Level and university degree level.I hold a Master’s degree in Marketing and a degree in Business and Management, and alongside my academic background I have professional experience in marketing. This combination allows me to help students not only understand subject content, but also learn how to express ideas clearly, structure answers effectively, and meet assessment criteria with confidence.My core focus is su...
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£27/hr
5.0
Max S
Engaging and passionate History tutor
I’m an engaging and passionate tutor of History based in South London. I specialise in Contemporary History (French Revolution onwards), with particular expertise in British, American, Russian and German history. I like to create very clear frameworks and agendas for what we need to achieve within our allotted time together. However, within that framework I like to employ a very relaxed, informal style. Sessions are interactive and free from rigidity without being too discursive. I believe in ultimately ‘coaching’ students to arrive at their own answers and conclusions through useful prompts, quest...
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£47/hr
5.0
Bill B
KCL PhD researcher History Essay & exam specialist
I’m a PhD candidate in medieval history at Kings College London, where I also teach undergraduates as a Graduate Teaching Assistant. My research focuses on law and society in early medieval France, England and Europe, and I have a genuine passion for the medieval period and for history more broadly. I find many subjects fascinating and love helping students discover the same enthusiasm for the subject. I offer history tutoring at GCSE and A-Level across all exam boards, as well as Ancient History and some areas of Classics. I also offer degree-level support for university students struggling w...
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£40/hr
5.0
Kevin A
Experienced Qualified Mature History
RESULTS ORIENTATED: UNIVERSITY DIssertations - Guidance on structure , planning and argument.I have advised on subjects from micro- biology to religious architecture! I meet deadlines.A LEVEL History- Tudors- Stuarts 1603- 1714- French Revolution- Russian Revolution , Lenin, Stalin and Post war Teaching is very closely aligned to actual questions,I teach essay writing, and essay improvement. I happily explain the hard factGCSE ENGLISH Concentrating on critical analysis. language techniques,structure and commentary. The tutoring is very closely related to real exams using past papers to provide...
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£54/hr
5.0
Ethan G
Award-winning researcher: have taught History for years.
Iwork with the world's leading Professors across institutions such as The Department for Education, The British Cabinet, Harvard, Stanford, Oxford, and Cambridge. My research has been award-winning, I publish in magazines and newspapers for general audiences, and have tutored students across several elite schools (Harrow, St. Paul's, and Westminster Schools).My lessons aim to fast-track your essay writing skills.I have had enormous success having tutored hundreds of students. My approach is unique and specialised, knowing that most people are never taught in detail how to get their ideas onto paper...
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Eloise S
Eloise is a great tutor for my AQA A level NEA Coursework, helping me go from 20/40 to 33/40. Her effort, lesson planning and analysis were especially useful and helped me understand how to construct my arguments in accordance with the mark scheme on a higher level. She was also great for my Empire and Weimar Germany courses
Luke L
3rd May 2026
Julian W
Julian is an extremely helpful and thorough A-level History tutor. He has great subject knowledge and goes to a lot of effort to mark and give clear, detailed feedback on my essays. After 3 lessons with him I feel that there has been a significant improvement in my essay writing skills. He has really shown me how to improve my exam technique and what the examiners are looking for - well beyond what teachers at school ever taught me! Highly recommend :)
Suzanne S
2nd May 2026
Gavin C
Gavin was a great tutor for my AQA A level NEA Coursework, helping me go from 20/40 to 33/40. His effort, lesson planning analysis were especially useful and helped me understand how to construct my arguments in accordance with the mark scheme on a higher level.
Luke L
30th Apr 2026
Christopher B
My daughter is really enjoying her lessons. Really helping her confidence and grades! Many thanks
Poppy H
28th Apr 2026
Paul H
Paul is such an amazing and experienced tutor, he's immensely helpful and resourceful in supporting my daughter through her A-Level journey. His broad knowledge in the syllabus is evident through the way he prepares the class in advance. Not only does he ensure that my daughter is best equipped with the knowledge she needs but also consolidates her confidence with exam techniques. My daughter has seen consistent improvement in her writing and grades ever since she started learning from Paul,I highly recommend him as a tutor.
Joe H
24th Apr 2026
Alexandra M
Wish we had found Alexandra sooner! She has taken on board all our requests to help prepare our son for his A’level history exam, and provides detailed feedback after the sessions with plenty of encouragement. Highly recommend .
Amy M
21st Apr 2026
Andrew D
Andrew is an amazing tutor!! at the beginning of year 13 I was finding history incredibly difficult and felt defeated. I was on E's and C' but with Andrew's help I have been able to achieve A/B grades. Andrew is very intelligent, patient, kind and supportive which made me enjoy history and not feel stuck. His intelligence on my topics was super helpful and has made me feel so confident in myself. I would seriously recommend him for tutoring as he is consistent and lovely!!
Wesley J
21st Apr 2026
Sarah K
My son has been working with Sarah for the past few weeks and it’s going well. Sarah is great with communication and keeping me up to date with progress. My son finds the lessons really helpful and is already benefitting from the extra support. Highly recommend.
Sarah L
19th Apr 2026
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