PRICE GUIDE · LESSONS & TUTORING · 2026–2027
Maths Tutor cost in the UK
£25–£55 per hour. Typically £40.
Exam level drives what a maths tutor charges: £25–£55 an hour, with £40 the usual figure for GCSE work. Student tutors teaching online cost least; qualified teachers and examiners preparing A-level or Further Maths students, especially in person in London, cost most.
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HOW MUCH IT COSTS
How much does a maths tutor cost in the UK?
| Low end | £25 | a student tutor teaching online |
|---|---|---|
| Typical | £40 | what most people pay |
| High end | £55 | a qualified teacher for A-level, 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
- Exam level — A-level and Further Maths tutoring costs more than GCSE or Key Stage 3 maths
- Tutor's background — a maths undergraduate charges far less than a qualified teacher or examiner
- Online or in person — online maths tutoring usually costs a few pounds less per hour
- Location — maths tutors in London and the South East charge above those in the North and Wales
- Exam board knowledge — a maths tutor who knows your board's papers can charge a little more
- Block bookings — booking a term of maths lessons can bring the hourly rate down
WHAT YOU GET
What a maths tutor visit includes
Takes: Usually one hour a week during term, often more in the run-up to exams. Not included: Exam entry fees, textbooks and revision guides are separate, as are entrance exam courses — see the related guides below.
WHAT PEOPLE BOOK
Common maths tutor jobs
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How to pay less
- Choose online maths tutoring, which usually costs a few pounds an hour less than home visits
- A strong maths undergraduate can tutor GCSE topics well at a lower hourly rate than a teacher
- Book a block of maths lessons for the term and ask whether the hourly rate drops
Before you book
- Ask the maths tutor which exam boards and levels they teach, and their recent results
- For a tutor working alone with your child, ask for an enhanced DBS check, PVG in Scotland or AccessNI
- Agree how the maths tutor will set homework and report progress to you
- Check the maths tutor's cancellation policy before you book a block of lessons
Maths Tutor cost: questions people ask
Usually £25–£55, with about £40 the norm for GCSE. Online student tutors cost least; experienced teachers working with A-level students cost most.
Most pupils have one hour a week. Closing a whole grade gap usually takes a term or more of regular sessions.
Yes. England, Wales and Northern Ireland use GCSEs and A-levels from different exam boards, regulated by Ofqual, Qualifications Wales and CCEA. Scotland has National 5 and Highers from the SQA, so choose a tutor who knows your child's course.
For most pupils, yes — shared whiteboards and screen sharing work well for maths. Younger children may concentrate better in person.
Exam entry fees, textbooks and revision guides are extra, and entrance exam courses are priced separately.
They are Locufy guide prices for the UK, drawn from published UK tutoring rate surveys and tutor platforms. They are a national range, not a quote.
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