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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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£40/hr
5.0
Greg B
History Enthusiastic and Experienced Tutor
I am an enthusiastic tutor who has years of experience tutoring English, maths, history, politics and the 11+ exam, from year 1 through to A-levels. I enjoy being creative with the aim of generating stimulating lessons that inspire students, and I can communicate well at all levels and ages. Mature and lively, I have a variety of outside interests and remain committed to improving my teaching skills further and contributing to your future success, or that of your children. I am a master's degree educated, qualified EFL teacher. The fields that I specialise in are English and maths. However, I can...
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£45/hr
5.0
Alex R
Qualified, experienced and highly-rated History teacher.
Hi there, welcome to my profile,I’m proud to have 35 five-star reviews from parents and students who’ve seen real progress in confidence and grades — their feedback reflects the care and consistency I bring to every lesson.Need help preparing for exams? Want to improve assessment/examination grades? Want to feel more confident in lessons? Want to get into the university of your choice?Look no further — I can help. I have taught 1,250+ hours on this platform and have supported many students preparing for their GCSEs and A Levels. You’ll have access to all lesson content and materials 24/7 via your ...
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£41/hr
5.0
Victoria H
Enthusiastic, experienced, kind History tutor
Twenty six years of delivering English Literature and Language to students of all abilities in learning environments ranging from academic state and independent schools and specialist S.E.N. units to those requiring improvement enables me to guarantee that any student will be nurtured to fulfill their potential with engaging, differentiated tasks and effectively assessed progress.Lessons deserve to be varied and carefully structured to the individual's need. Sessions often start with a warm up activity which introduces the skills needed to reach the learning objective. Students will always have...
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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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Eloise S
Eloise is lovely and really easy to talk to, she really helped me cover all the content for my history a level exams and helped work on my exam technique!
Rosalind A
23rd Jun 2026
Patrick S
Worked with Patrick on A level history. I have SEND, so needed someone dependable, with good interpersonal skills. Patrick fitted the bill entirely. Some of his strengths:
Provides really clear explanations; didn't make me feel inadequate for needing support.
Interactive teaching style; not a lecture, or reading out a prepared sheet. He has the knowledge, checks understanding and responds to the issues raised.
Good combination of professional and friendly; lessons were not a drain.
Flexible with times and dates. Timely responses to messages and 100% reliable.
I would highly recommend :)
Vivien F
23rd Jun 2026
Kevin A
Kevin was an incredible tutor throughout my Durham History degree and had a huge impact on both my academic confidence and success, particularly with my dissertation. His guidance, feedback, and support were always thoughtful, constructive, and encouraging. He was always able to reply super quickly, and he put in the utmost effort into every lesson.
He has a real talent for helping students develop their ideas and think critically, essentially enhancing your thought too. His enthusiasm for history and genuine investment in his students' success made a lasting difference to my university experience.
I am extremely grateful for all of his help and would highly recommend him to any student.
Christina J
23rd Jun 2026
Paul H
We had Paul H for 9 months in the second year of our son's A'Level History course. Paul is incredibly knowledgeable and experienced about all areas of our son's subjects. His lessons were information loaded but very digestible and tailored to our son's specific needs. Paul provided important information about exam structure and questions which was invaluable. We would highly recommend Paul.
Lucy W
21st Jun 2026
Jordan H
Jordan has done a great job helping my son with structuring answers to exam questions to get marks . He's patient, engaging and goes above and beyond in supporting my son's learning.(History GCSE, AQA)
Gail P
20th Jun 2026
Josh W
Josh was my daughter's GCSE History tutor earlier this year and leading up to her exams. She found his sessions to be very (very) helpful. Josh was extremely good at finding the gaps in her knowledge base and bridging this into exam questions and technique. She found Josh to be very kind, understanding, friendly and easy to speak with. Overall, she was super pleased. Thank you Josh!
Pankaj T
15th Jun 2026
Phil R
A fantastic historian who showed me how I could think more broadly and past what the exam board expected of me.
Every discussion we had was a huge help in showing me how I should approach each question and single myself out to an examiner.
I was able to form complex yet satisfying ideas in the exams with his help.
Nicholas A
14th Jun 2026
Abigail H
Abigail was an amazing tutor who made A Level History so much clearer and far less stressful. She helped me understand complex topics, improve my essays and feel genuinely confident going into exams. I honestly don’t think I would have got through A Level History without Abigail.
She’s supportive, calm and really understands what students need. I made huge progress thanks to her, and I’d recommend her to anyone.
John P
14th Jun 2026
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Absolutely. Many of our History tutors are experienced in preparing students for entrance exams and the high academic standards of schools like Portsmouth Grammar. They can focus on developing the precise analytical, source interpretation, and essay-writing skills required to stand out.