Full curriculum mastery

The full curriculum — number, algebra, ratio, geometry, probability and statistics — across all major boards, at foundation and higher tier, in classes of no more than four.

A GCSE maths worksheet and calculator during an Excel Tutors lesson
  • Exam boardsAQA, Edexcel, OCR
  • TiersFoundation & Higher
  • MocksMinimum 5, exam conditions
  • Class sizeMax 4 · 2-hour lessons

GCSE maths is a gateway qualification: a grade 4–5 is required for sixth form, college and apprenticeships, and a grade 7–9 opens doors to A-Level maths and beyond. Yet a school class of thirty makes individual attention almost impossible at the point it matters most.

Our GCSE maths tuition fixes that — classes capped at four, two-hour lessons, and tutors who are qualified teachers and practising examiners teaching the full curriculum across all major boards, at both tiers.

How we prepare

Exam technique that wins marks

Method-mark mastery

Show working clearly and bank method marks even when the final answer slips — drilled relentlessly.

Command words & timing

Decode command words and manage time across calculator and non-calculator papers.

Tier advice

We assess and recommend foundation or higher to maximise the achievable grade, then teach to it.

All major boards

AQA, Edexcel and OCR, with exam-board-specific practice and insight.

Weekly tests & five mocks

Regular assessment under real conditions, so the summer holds no surprises.

Progress shared

Work logged and reviewed weekly, shared with parents at termly meetings.

Foundation or Higher — we'll guide you

Foundation tier (grade 1–5) focuses on number, algebra essentials and calculation fluency — building confidence and unlocking sixth-form and apprenticeship entry.

Higher tier (grade 1–9) extends into proof, advanced algebra and statistical inference. We stretch the able while making sure method marks always have their back. The tier decision is reviewed as students progress — it's never set in stone.

FAQs

Questions, answered

Yes, both. We assess each student and recommend the tier that maximises their grade, then teach to it with targeted practice.

Ready to excel in GCSE maths?

Book a free assessment — we'll find the topics costing marks and place your child in the right group.

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