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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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8 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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£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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£39/hr
4.9
Amy S
Patient, upbeat and encouraging English and RS tutor
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 and KCL respectively. I'm now approaching the completion of my PhD, also in the Theology field; this also gave me the opportunity to do a little classroom teaching of first year degree students....
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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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£70/hr
5.0
Gemma P
Specialist Primary 11+ SAT Teacher | 98% Success | 15+ Years
With over a decade of teaching experience in top UK Primary Schools and an outstanding track record of accelerating progress (please see my reviews), I offer a premium tutoring service tailored for families seeking the highest standard of support in their child’s education. I specialise in 11+ Entrance Exams, Year 2 and Year 6 SATs, and core primary subjects (Maths and English) for children aged 5 to 12.As a former Deputy Headteacher, external KS2 SATs marker, and dedicated 11+ strategist, I bring insider knowledge, precision, and depth to every lesson. My clients value not only the measurable a...
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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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£74/hr
5.0
Chris P
Ex-Headteacher tutoring Maths and Chemistry
I began my teaching career over 30 years ago. I taught Science (Chemistry) and Maths to students across the full age range and spectrum of abilities, this included 'A' Level Chemistry.Throughout this period, the performances of my students in terms of academic progression was consistently amongst the best in the school.My ability as a classroom practitioner was rewarded with a continuous pattern of promotions within the school.After 12 years I moved school and was promoted to Assistant Head, again, the academic outcomes from my students proved to be amongst the highest in the school, significantly...
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£30/hr
5.0
Eve B
Passionate about Maths and Dance!
I am a first class graduate after having studied Maths with Business and Management at the University of Manchester. Maths is my passion. I have studied dance since the age of 4 and have been volunteering for 8 years in classes up to Grade 5 with the dance school I study at as an assistant. I have IDTA Pre-Associate 1 in both Ballet and Modern and Pre-Associate 2 in Modern qualifying me to teach up to and including Grade 2 in ballet and Grade 5 in Modern. I do have full knowledge of the grades in Ballet, Modern and Tap up to Grade 5 as I’m waiting to take part in more teaching examinations. I w...
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Eslam M
Very patient and kind tutor that explains concepts in a way that's easy for students to understand.
Hanan M
9th Jun 2026
Graham R
Very patient and kind tutor that explains concepts in a way that's easy for students to understand.
Hanan M
9th Jun 2026
Sherelle G
Sherelle is a good teacher, very patient, and she explains things very well in a way I can understand. She has helped me grasp hold of the more difficult concepts I was struggling with and helped prepare me for the exam. Would highly recommend her!
Karen F
9th Jun 2026
Jo O
Jo has been an exceptional tutor for my daughter. We initially contacted her for support on Chemistry GCSE (Triple Science) as my daughter had lost confidence in her ability in Chemistry and was underachieving in exams vs previous experience. Jo has helped her understand topics that my daughter was really struggling with and made every lesson enjoyable. She developed a really strong rapport. Subsequently closer to exams and once Chemistry was sorted out (she did really well in the mocks at the highest grade which was a 3 grade improvement on some previous results) Jo was able to provide some booster sessions on both physics and biology. She has been very flexible during exam time moving things around to fit the exam schedule and giving up her time at the weekend on occasions eg day before an exam. thank you Jo!
Elanor G
9th Jun 2026
Larissa I
Very helpful, lessons have definitely boosted my confidence and performance in maths :)
Presiana B
9th Jun 2026
Caitlin M
Working with her has been an absolute game‑changer. When I first started, I was sitting at a 5, struggling to understand the material and feeling pretty discouraged. But her patience, clear explanations, and the way she breaks everything down made all the difference.If you’re looking for someone who is knowledgeable, supportive, and truly invested in your success, she’s the one. I couldn’t recommend her more.
Eleonore G
9th Jun 2026
Ruqaiyah M
Very helpful :)
Presiana B
9th Jun 2026
Elise F
Elise is amazing. She is patient and clear with my audhd daughter.
Happy to answer any questions how ever big or small.
Nothing is too much trouble and she is happy to do whats needed to help my daughter to retain the information.
Elise is jolly and knowledgable.
I highly recommend her.
Emily H
9th Jun 2026
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No, all Tutorful sessions happen online. Our tutors are experts from across the entire UK, meaning your child in Durham gets access to a much wider pool of highly qualified teachers than if you were limited to local options. They teach from their homes, and your child learns from yours.