How much does a GCSE tutor cost?
UK hourly rates by source and tutor type, what a year of tutoring adds up to, and how to spend less.
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Most GCSE tutors in the UK charge £25 to £50 an hour. Listing sites show median advertised rates of about £20 to £25, and experienced teachers or tutors in London can charge £60 or more. One hour a week comes to about £100 to £200 a month for each subject.
There's no official figure for tutor rates, so we've set out what each source reports. We checked them on 1 November 2026.
How much do GCSE tutors charge?
| Source | What it measures | GCSE rate per hour |
|---|---|---|
| FindTutors | Median advertised price across 38,602 listings in 20 UK cities | £20 to £25 for GCSE English and maths |
| MyTutor | Prices listed on its site | From £26, with tutors listed up to £95 |
| TutorCruncher | Published guide, May 2026 | £30 to £55 |
| Those Who Can | Published guide, October 2026 | About £38 |
| Sutton Trust | Research from 2019, excluding agency commission | £24 across all tutoring (£27 in London) |
The figures differ because they measure different things. Listing sites show what tutors advertise, and those prices may differ from what people pay. The published guides don't name a source for their rates, and some come from businesses that work with tutors. The Sutton Trust's figure comes from published research, but it dates from 2019.
What affects the price?
Experience makes a big difference. Those Who Can puts qualified teachers at £35 to £60 or more, while MyTutor, whose tutors are mostly university students or recent graduates, starts at £26.
Location matters too. The Profs, a tutoring company, gives £45 to £70 in London and the South East, compared with £25 to £35 in the North, Midlands, Wales and Scotland.
Agencies and platforms take a share of each lesson, and that's usually built into the price you see. Exam-year demand and specialist subjects can also push rates up.
What does a year of tutoring cost?
The table assumes one hour a week in one subject. There are about 25 weeks of term time between November and the start of the summer exams.
| Hourly rate | Per month (4 weeks) | November to May (25 weeks) |
|---|---|---|
| £25 | £100 | £625 |
| £35 | £140 | £875 |
| £50 | £200 | £1,250 |
Two subjects would double those figures.
How to spend less on tutoring
- Ask the school what's free first, including intervention groups and revision sessions.
- Book a session every fortnight, with practice in between.
- Share a tutor with a friend, if the tutor offers small groups.
- Bring marked work to each session, so the tutor spends the hour on what needs fixing.
How does Medly compare?
Medly's paid plans cost £24.99 a month or £180 a year (£15 a month), and they cover every subject on Medly. The person who buys a paid plan must be over 18. There's also a free plan, which needs an account but no card, with 5 marked questions and 20 AI tutor messages a day.
| Private tutoring | Medly | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | About £100 to £200 a month | Free plan, or from £15 a month |
| Subjects | Usually one per tutor | Every subject Medly covers |
| Availability | Scheduled sessions | Any time |
| Exam board | Depends on the tutor | Built around your board's specification |
| Feedback | Spoken, during the session | Written, as soon as you submit an answer |
A good tutor knows the student, keeps them accountable and can see when they've stopped following. Medly covers the daily part, marking each answer as soon as it's written. The two also work well together, because a tutor can spend the hour on whatever the marking showed was going wrong. If you're deciding whether to pay, read is Medly AI worth it?
Frequently asked questions
How much is a GCSE maths tutor per hour?
Expect £25 to £50 from most tutors. FindTutors reports a median advertised price of £20 in person and £25 online for GCSE maths, and qualified teachers usually charge more.
Is £25 an hour good for a GCSE tutor?
It's at the lower end, and it's a fair price for a university student or a newer tutor. Ask for a short trial session, and check they know your child's exam board.
Is one hour of tutoring a week enough?
For many students it's a good starting point, as long as they practise between sessions. An hour a week won't do much on its own if there's no work in between.
Is a GCSE tutor worth it?
It can be, if your child responds well to one person or needs a clear push in one or two subjects.