How much does a GCSE Chemistry tutor cost?

GCSE Chemistry tutors in the UK typically charge between £30 and £55 per hour. Whether your child takes Combined Science or Separate (Triple) Chemistry, the tutoring rates are similar.

When comparing tutors, check whether they cover your child's specific exam board. AQA Trilogy and AQA Chemistry (9-1) are the most common, followed by Edexcel and OCR Gateway. The content is similar across boards but the paper structure and question style differs, and a tutor who knows the specific board will target preparation more effectively.

The most valuable GCSE Chemistry tutors are those who can explain abstract concepts — atomic structure, bonding, mole calculations, organic chemistry — in a way that builds genuine understanding rather than surface recall. Mole calculations alone appear on virtually every Chemistry paper and a solid tutor will ensure these are automatic.

If your child needs support across all three sciences (Chemistry, Physics, Biology), many GCSE Science tutors cover all three at a single hourly rate — which is often more cost-effective than separate specialist tutors for each subject.

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