PRICE GUIDE · LESSONS & TUTORING · 2026–2027
GCSE Tutor cost in the UK
£25–£50 per hour. Typically £30.
A GCSE tutor costs about £25–£50 an hour, with £30 a typical average. Online sessions with a graduate tutor cost least; qualified teachers, examiners and in-person tutoring in London cost most, and science or maths specialists often charge a little more.
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HOW MUCH IT COSTS
How much does a GCSE tutor cost in the UK?
| Low end | £25 | a graduate tutor online |
|---|---|---|
| Typical | £30 | what most people pay |
| High end | £50 | an examiner in person in London |
Locufy guide prices for 2026–2027. Updated 2026. A national range, not a quote — enter your town above for real prices from the tutors and teachers near you.
What moves the price
- Subject — GCSE maths and sciences often cost more than humanities subjects
- Tutor's background — a GCSE examiner or teacher charges more than a graduate tutor
- Online or in person — online GCSE tutoring is usually cheaper than home visits
- Timing — GCSE tutors are busiest in spring before exams, when diaries fill fast
- Region — GCSE tutors in London and the South East charge above most regions
- Group sessions — small-group GCSE revision costs less per pupil than one-to-one
WHAT YOU GET
What a GCSE tutor visit includes
Takes: Usually one hour a week through Years 10 and 11, more before exams. Not included: Exam entry fees for private candidates, revision guides and A-level tutoring are separate — see the related guides below.
WHAT PEOPLE BOOK
Common GCSE tutor jobs
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How to pay less
- Start GCSE tutoring early in Year 10 rather than paying for intensive sessions before exams
- Share a small GCSE revision group with friends to cut the cost per pupil
- Choose online GCSE tutoring where it suits your child, as it costs less per hour
Before you book
- Check the GCSE tutor knows your child's exam board — AQA, Edexcel, OCR, WJEC or CCEA
- Ask for an enhanced DBS check, or AccessNI in Northern Ireland, if the GCSE tutor works alone with your child
- Share mock results and teacher feedback with the GCSE tutor at the start
- Agree a target grade and how progress will be measured
GCSE Tutor cost: questions people ask
About £25–£50 an hour, with £30 a typical average. Graduate tutors online cost least; teachers and examiners in person cost most.
Many families start in Year 10 or early Year 11 with weekly sessions. Starting earlier means less pressure and fewer intensive sessions near exams.
No. GCSEs are taken in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, regulated by Ofqual, Qualifications Wales and CCEA. Pupils in Scotland sit National 5 qualifications with the SQA instead.
For revision and exam practice, small groups can work well and cost less per pupil. One-to-one suits pupils with specific gaps.
Fees for sitting exams as a private candidate, revision guides and A-level tutoring are all paid for separately.
They are Locufy guide prices for the UK, based on published UK tutoring rate guides for GCSE level. They form a national range, not a quote.
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