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Living in a city with such a proud naval history, you want your child to feel connected to the past. But you also know the pressure is on, whether they're aiming for a place at Portsmouth Grammar School or preparing for a demanding degree at the University of Portsmouth. You worry if their grasp of historical analysis is strong enough.
What if your child in Portsmouth could connect with a History specialist from across the UK, right from your home? One-to-one online tutoring provides exactly that – targeted, expert support that builds the critical thinking skills they need to truly shine.
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From Naval Heritage to Future Success
History is more than just remembering dates; it’s about learning how to think critically. For a student in Portsmouth, surrounded by landmarks from the Mary Rose to the D-Day Story, this is a unique advantage. The right tutor can help your child move beyond just seeing these sites to deeply analysing them, questioning sources, and building compelling arguments. These are the exact skills that catch the eye of top sixth forms and are essential for success at university and beyond.
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The Right Support to Build Historical Confidence
It starts with a tutor who truly understands where your child is getting stuck. Is it structuring an essay? Interpreting a tricky source? Our tutors take the time to get it, creating a supportive space where your child feels comfortable asking questions. It’s about replacing that feeling of 'I can't do this' with the quiet confidence of 'I understand'. We’ve seen it happen for over 200,000 students.
Imagine a lesson focused entirely on what your child needs. One week, they might be breaking down Tudor propaganda; the next, they could be mastering the essay technique needed for top GCSE grades. This isn't a one-size-fits-all approach. It’s personal, responsive teaching that turns confusion into clarity and helps them make real, measurable progress towards their goals.
Because it’s all online, that expert help fits right into your family’s life in Portsmouth. No extra travel after a long school day, no geographical limits. Your child can learn from a specialist in medieval history or a modern history expert, all from the comfort of home. It’s flexible, effective support designed for modern families.
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6 History tutors in Portsmouth:
£93/hr
5.0
Jessica P
History Highly experienced, friendly tutor
Not only am I a supportive and encouraging teacher, with many years of experience as a qualified teacher but I also work for the Department for Education as an Education Consultant which means that my lessons are highly effective. I have prepared fast track courses to support students from the age of 5 right through to masters university level.I am fortunate enough to be an Examiner of KS2, GCSE and A-Level providing me with detailed insight into a range of exam boards as well as working on university-based assessment panels.I have enjoyed many years of work as a private tutor on a 1:1/small group...
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£40/hr
5.0
Lorraine N
History Tutor - Here to ensure success and excellent grades for all levels
I have 5 years tutoring experience and have completed a BA Hons and Masters Degree in History. I have a passion for history, which is conveyed to the students. I can provide tutoring on content for history across all time periods until the present and can also teach techniques for essay writing and preparation for exams.I am friendly, very easy to get along with, hardworking and professional. My tutoring style is to inspire a passion for history and develop styles adapted to the students needs to retain information and reach their full potential. I have a vast knowledge of the curriculum across...
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£60/hr
4.8
Joanna C
History Tutor - A Cambridge medic helping you reach your potential
Hello, My name is Joanna. Currently teaching GCSE English and Drama in a local school, I have been working as a freelance tutor for the past 15 years. Outside of education, I am a writer and have worked with theatre companies in a variety of roles. Originally working with students dealing with SEN and integration into main stream schools, I've experience working with early learners all the way through to A Level. This includes preparation for SATs and grammar school entrance exams. My specialist subjects are English and Drama, which I teach to A Level. I am also able to teach certain topics in...
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£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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£85/hr
5.0
Simon B
Head of History at high achieving private school
**I am currently fully booked to help students with exams this summer (2025). However, I am taking books now for students taking exams in the summer of 2026. Message me now as my available places fill up quickly. Please do not add your own bookings- I prefer to have a free chat first to discuss a plan to help your child.**I have been a teacher of History for over 15 years.During this time I have gained extensive knowledge of most of the major GCSE topics that are covered by AQA, OCR, and EDEXCEL.I also have an excellent understanding of the exam criteria and how to support students in developing...
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£50/hr
5.0
Abigail H
Enthusiastic and Patient History Tutor
Hello! My name is Abigail and I have been a Humanities tutor for the past five years and will formally train as a teacher in the autumn. My own qualifications include a PGCert from Cambridge University in architectural history. I studied my undergraduate degree at the Courtauld Institute of Art, where I earned a First Class in History of Art. I tutor secondary school pupils in English Literature/Language, History, History of Art, Classical Civilisation and Sociology. I can help students grasp a deeper understanding of their subject to achieve those higher grades.For those requiring tutoring for...
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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
Peter W
Peter is a very good tutor very clear in his topic and patience. My daughter did very well in her GCSE History. Now that she is in her A level Politics we are back again with Peter. Thank you very much for you help Peter. Agnes
Agnes A
14th Apr 2026
Richard J
A fantastic tutor. patient, knowledgeable and very supportive. my son has made great progress.
Sam M
12th Apr 2026
Joshua V
Absolutely fantastic help, was completely lost with my dissertation before but he helped me all the way through to the submission date, couldn't recommend enough!
Ben F
9th Apr 2026
Ethan G
Absolutely fantastic help with my dissertation, in both the writing and research, couldn't recommend enough!
Ben F
26th Mar 2026
Amira K
Very helpful
Jeyarani A
15th Mar 2026
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