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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.
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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.
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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.
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9 tutors in Durham:
£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...
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£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...
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£39/hr
4.9
Amy S
Patient, upbeat and encouraging English and RS tutor
** I am currently accepting new students! However, my schedule may not completely represent my long-term availability due to current exam students, so please reach out if you’re not sure.** 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 a...
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£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...
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£47/hr
5.0
Dr Alexandra C
Dr of English Literature, experienced and enthusiastic tutor
*Two tutoring slots available to commence end of June / start of July! Please get in touch to confirm times before booking.* Thanks for visiting my profile. Please don't hesitate to get in touch if you're seeking support for literacy skills, or with English Language and English Literature at higher levels. I teach young people at all academic stages, from primary school to GCSE, all the way up to A-Level. With plenty of self-belief, diligence and commitment, my students have demonstrated exceptional levels of academic improvement. I have now been tutoring for eight years, and am delighted to say...
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£29/hr
5.0
Alan S
Working in the media industry and education sector
I amexperienced in the delivery of AS, A2, BTECH and year's 1.2 and 3 degree courses within in my chosen fields of expertise.My working experiences in the world of professional media production complement this such as magazine production as an editor and also creatingcommunity radio stations these have given my a good contact book which I can draw on when needed.with respect to my work at local colleges I delivered A2 print production to 15 students with all gaininggrades of B to A's this year.I can ensure an absolute professional delivery of all aspects of media both theory and practical that...
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£50/hr
4.9
Lila T
Capable STEM Subject Tutor
Hello, I'm Lila, a University of Manchester graduate with a masters’ in Chemical Engineering with 6 years experience tutoring one-to-one. In those 6 years, I have successfully taught multiple students in a variety of subjects, from GCSE, A Level and university qualifications, alongside entrance exam preparation including the Westminster Queen's Scholarship. Every day I am immersed in the Sciences, and I wish to foster that passion on to my students. I aim to tutor Maths & the Sciences in a way that not only assists and enhances the regular school's curriculum, but also bolster interdisciplinary l...
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£30/hr
4.9
Nora C
Spanish Teacher KS3 • GCSE • A-LEVEL • ADULTS
Native Friendly Enthusiastic ProfessionalQualified Teacher of Spanish from MADRID living in MANCHESTER Excellent results in GCSE exams Great progression in KS3 students Dynamic and suitable lessons for ADULTS Beginner - Intermediate - Advanced• Teaching Spanish in the UK since 2016 • Secondary Schools & College Experience • QTS Department for Education of ENGLAND • DBS CHECK subscribed to the Update Service GOV.UK* KS3 → Y7 / Y8 / Y9 * GCSE → Y10 / Y11 (AQA / EDEXCEL) * IGCSE → Y10 / Y11 (EDEXCEL) * AS / A-LEVEL (AQA COMPREHENSIVE LESSONS & IRP (not LITERATURE/FILMS) * DELE EXAMS (INSTITUTO CE...
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£36/hr
4.9
Ian W
Experienced French and Spanish Tutor at all levels.
Hello my name is Ian W and welcome to my Tutorful profile page.I have been tutoring French and Spanish privately for 12 years as well as having previously taught in a community learning centre doing Spanish for 5 years. My student teacher relations are very positive and my present private tutees in French and Spanish learn in a strong, consistent and enthusiastic manner due to well structured, coherent and thorough lesson plans where I teach topic by topic on a continuous journey where they know and feel comfortable and confident in terms of where they are going in their learning.I am a fully qualified...
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Donald S
Very supportive and helpful with our son. Improved confidence and enjoyment of English in preparation for gcses. Would recommend, thank you for your help.
Ajay R
30th May 2026
Lyn S
Very supportive and understanding tutor. Explains concepts thoroughly and as many times needed at a good pace, in order for the student to feel confident and at ease in the subject.
Maha M
30th May 2026
Eliot K
Eliot has been tutoring me for about a year. He is patient, explains concepts thoroughly and has helped me with exam technique and essay planning. He is always happy to provide really useful feedback and answers questions readily. His has been extremely helpful and I feel a lot more confident about my economics a level exams and having a tutor has been a game changer.
Lelia G
30th May 2026
Caroline B
Caroline has been maths tutoring my Yr4 daughter for the last 6months. We’ve seen a huge confidence boost and the teachers at her school are really happy with her progress. She is now performing well above national average.
Nick B
30th May 2026
Kiran S
Kiran is an excellent tutor who helped my son tremendously with his GCSE English Language preparation. She was supportive, professional but friendly and always made lessons engaging and productive. Thanks to her, his confidence and understanding improved significantly and he felt much better prepared for his exams. We are very grateful for all her help and would highly recommend her.
Sonja K
30th May 2026
Kaiser I
Excellent maths tutor who explains things in a simple and easy-to-understand way making even difficult topics easy to understand. Very patient and helpful, and has really helped improve confidence and understanding in maths. Highly recommend!
Naveela G
30th May 2026
Matt G
I booked Matt to tutor my daughter studying for an Economics and Finance degree, which she has just completed. I honestly don’t think she would have got through it without Matt’s outstanding help and support. Matt is so knowledgeable and has such a calm, patient and understanding way of teaching, that is second to none! My daughter enjoyed all her sessions with Matt and gained so much knowledge from him. I would have no hesitation in recommending Matt as a tutor, he is exceptional and I’m just so pleased we were lucky enough to find him through Tutorful!
Sarah L
30th May 2026
Ashton E
Very helpful and a supportive tutor, who is enthusiastic in teaching. I always look forward to her lessons because of how much of I can learn from her. She has the ability to create a stress-free environment with her bubbly personality while ensuring that lessons remain productive and engaging. Whether you are a resit student or not, she knows how to tailor each lesson to your individual needs. I would 100% recommend her!!
Kumi K
30th May 2026
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