PRICE GUIDE · LESSONS & TUTORING · 2026–2027
Physics Tutor cost in the UK
£35–£60 per hour. Typically £48.
A physics tutor costs about £35–£60 an hour, around £48 on average — physics is one of the dearer school subjects to tutor because specialists are scarce. GCSE help online sits lower; A-level mechanics and electricity with an experienced teacher sits higher.
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HOW MUCH IT COSTS
How much does a physics tutor cost in the UK?
| Low end | £35 | GCSE topics online |
|---|---|---|
| Typical | £48 | what most people pay |
| High end | £60 | A-level mechanics with a specialist |
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
- Shortage of specialists — fewer physics tutors means higher rates than many subjects
- Level — A-level and Advanced Higher physics tutoring costs more than GCSE
- Maths content — physics tutors strong in maths for mechanics are in demand
- Tutor's background — a physics teacher or engineer charges more than a student
- Online or in person — online physics tutoring is usually cheaper
- Region — physics tutors in London and the South East charge the most
WHAT YOU GET
What a physics tutor visit includes
Takes: Usually one hour a week through the course. Not included: Calculators, textbooks and university admissions test courses are separate — see the related guides below.
WHAT PEOPLE BOOK
Common physics tutor jobs
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How to pay less
- Book online physics tutoring to widen the choice of specialists and lower the hourly rate
- Choose a physics student or graduate for GCSE topics, as a teacher or engineer charges more per hour
- Pair physics tutoring with free past papers to practise calculation questions
Before you book
- Check the physics tutor knows your specification and level
- Ask for an enhanced DBS check, PVG in Scotland or AccessNI for a physics tutor working with a child
- Ask whether the physics tutor is confident with the maths in mechanics and electricity
- Share recent physics test papers so the tutor can find the gaps
Physics Tutor cost: questions people ask
Around £35–£60, with £48 the average. GCSE help online costs least; A-level specialists cost most.
Most students notice progress within a few weeks on specific topics, and a term of weekly sessions for overall grades.
No. GCSE and A-level physics are taken in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, while Scotland has National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher physics from the SQA.
Physics specialists are scarcer than tutors in many subjects, and many also teach the maths that physics depends on.
Calculators, textbooks and admissions test preparation are separate costs. The hourly fee covers teaching and agreed marking only.
They are Locufy guide prices for the UK, taken from published UK tutoring rates by subject. Treat them as a national range, not a quote — each physics tutor sets their own rate.
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