Need an Oxford tutor who goes beyond what the classroom can offer?
The Degree Gap matches Oxford students with tutors who identify the exact gaps holding a grade back and build a plan around them.
From £37/hr · rates agreed directly with your tutor
WHY CHOOSE US
Why Oxford families choose The Degree Gap
The students who come to us from Oxford schools are often not far off where they need to be. That's what makes it harder, not easier. A student sitting at a grade 6 who needs a 7 knows the content. They can answer familiar questions. But in a first session, tutors typically find the same pattern: exam technique hasn't kept pace with knowledge. The student understands the biology or the history but hasn't learned how to translate that understanding into what the mark scheme specifically rewards. In a busy classroom, that gap rarely gets addressed.
Our tutors start by going through recent work and past papers together, not to spot what a student got wrong, but to understand how they're thinking. From there, sessions target the exact question types and command words that are costing marks. For Oxford students aiming at competitive sixth forms or strong UCAS predictions, this approach tends to shift grades faster than general revision. Parents usually notice it first in confidence. The student stops dreading the subject and starts feeling like the exam is something they can get on top of.
ACADEMIC SUBJECTS WE COVER
Complete GCSE & A-Level Support in Oxford
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Physics
Focused problem-solving across forces, energy, electricity and waves for students who want to understand the why, not just the formula.
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Maths
Precision work across algebra, number, geometry and statistics, building the speed and accuracy Oxford students need at the top grade boundaries.
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English
Sharp analytical writing across Language and Literature, with close attention to the essay structure and textual detail examiners reward.
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Geography
Support through physical and human geography, with particular focus on the extended answer and case study questions where the difference between grades is made.
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Chemistry
Making sense of organic, inorganic and physical chemistry so that unfamiliar exam questions don't throw a student who understands the underlying ideas.
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Computer Science
Clarity on programming logic, algorithms and computer systems for students who find the abstract elements of the course hard to pin down.
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History
Essay technique, source handling and secure content recall built to the standard Oxford students need when they're competing for sixth form places.
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French
Structured work across all four skills, building the grammatical accuracy and range of expression that earns marks in the upper grade bands.
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Biology
Step-by-step work through cells, genetics, ecology and the body systems, with the depth that separates a 6 from a 7 on the mark scheme.
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History
Building the ability to write precise, sustained historical arguments under timed conditions at the standard competitive universities and Oxbridge expect.
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Chemistry
Rigorous support through organic, inorganic and physical chemistry with tutors who know where the hard marks lie and how to get them.
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Psychology
Mastering research methods, core approaches and evaluation technique with tutors who understand exactly what the mark scheme wants at the top end.
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Maths
Advanced problem-solving across pure maths, mechanics and statistics for students targeting A or A*, with a focus on the multi-step questions that decide grades.
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Geography
Detailed work through physical and human geography, data analysis and extended writing for students building predictions strong enough for competitive applications.
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Biology
Deeper understanding across genetics, ecosystems and physiology, with guidance matched closely to what the exam board rewards at the highest mark bands.
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Economics
One-to-one support through micro, macro, policy analysis and data interpretation for students pushing towards the grades top universities require.
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English
Critical depth and analytical precision in essay writing, developed to the standard that the most competitive universities and A-Level mark schemes demand.
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Physics
Confidence in advanced mechanics, fields and quantum physics through structured problem-solving with tutors who know where the difficult marks are won.
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University Personal Statement
Shape a strong UCAS personal statement with expert support on structure, subject motivation, and final polish.
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Tutors Who Know What Oxford Students Need
Oxford is unlike anywhere else in England. The university sits at the centre of the city and sets an academic tone that filters down through everything, including the expectations families place on their children. But there are no grammar schools in Oxford itself. Every state secondary is a comprehensive, which means the sorting that happens elsewhere through selective entry happens here through GCSE results alone. Students aiming for Oxford Sixth Form College or a place at Cherwell's sixth form need grades that genuinely stand out. A 5 keeps options open. A 7 opens the right doors.
That pressure is real, and it doesn't always show up in class. A student can keep up, hand work in on time, stay out of trouble, and still be quietly falling short of what they need. The Degree Gap works with Oxford students through one-to-one tuition that gets underneath the surface. Our tutors don't repeat lessons. They find where the understanding breaks down, fix it properly, and make sure the student can apply it under exam conditions. Whether the goal is a GCSE tutor to secure sixth form entry or an A-Level tutor pushing predicted grades for a competitive university, we find the right person for the job.
High Quality Standards
Every tutor working with Oxford students is assessed for the subject depth and exam precision that competitive sixth form entry and top university applications require. Subject knowledge alone isn't enough, we check that tutors can also explain their way to the right answer clearly.
Experienced Tutors
Our tutors have direct experience preparing students for the standard expected at Oxford's selective sixth forms and by competitive university admissions. Many have come through similar academic pressure themselves and understand what a top-end response actually looks like.
Personalised Learning
Oxford students arrive at different stages and with different targets. Some need a grade push before a specific mock. Others are building the predicted grades a UCAS application depends on. Every session is structured around that student's next clear goal.
OUR GLOWING REVIEWS
+100 5-Star Reviews From Parents And Students
My son has been receiving tutor lessons in A Level History and A Level Sociology since the beginning of this year. The tutor has been such a tremendous support, teaching him content as well as exam technique.
My son gained almost two grades higher than his year 13 mock paper. His tutor was excellent.
My tutor is a very intuitive and superb teacher. She listened to my specific concerns and bolstered my confidence in answering questions. She taught me how to think critically and helped me through this highly demanding course. I will happily recommend without a second thought.
I was really pleased to discover the Degree Gap when my daughter needed help getting the grades she needed for GCSEs. The team offer a really personalised service and I felt really well looked after from the start. There are lots of tutors to choose from and all subjects are catered for, with great flexibility on timings. Highly recommend.
The Degree Gap has exceeded all my expectations. They have gone above and beyond to pair both my sons with the appropriate tutors, all of whom have been exceptional. Both my sons exceeded their expected grades in their GCSEs and A Levels and got into their first choice universities. I cannot recommend them highly enough.
Has definitely helped me increase my grades from an E to a B.
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Looking for a tutor in Oxford? Tell us what support the student needs and we will help you find a suitable tutor for their subject, level, goals, and schedule.
Sessions start from £37 per hour. Final rates are agreed directly with your tutor.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How do I find the right tutor in Oxford?
Tell us the subject, the year group and what the student is trying to achieve. We take it from there. Most families hear back quickly, and you're not left scrolling through profiles trying to figure it out yourself.
Do you help with sixth form entrance exams or interviews?
Yes. We work with Oxford students preparing for competitive sixth form entry, including aptitude tests and interviews. Tutors know what these schools are looking for and prepare students properly, not just on content but on how to perform under that kind of pressure.
How long does it take to see an improvement?
Most students notice something within the first few sessions. Not always in grades straight away, but in how the subject feels. Less daunting. Clearer. Grade improvements usually follow within a half term of regular sessions.
What exam boards do your tutors cover?
AQA, Edexcel, OCR and WJEC. When we match a student with a tutor, exam board knowledge is part of the criteria. We don't just match on subject.
Online tutoring for Oxford students who want more than school can give
Most of our sessions with Oxford students run online through Lessonspace, a platform designed for one-to-one academic work. Students and tutors share an interactive whiteboard, work through past papers together and target the exact question types that cause the most trouble. There's no commute. Sessions start when they're supposed to and focus on what actually matters that week.
For Oxford students with a specific target, whether that's a grade 7 in Biology, a UCAS personal statement that reflects the right depth, or a sixth form offer that depends on two particular results, online tuition is focused in a way that classroom revision simply can't match. The tutor is there for that student only. No other pupils. No waiting. Just the subject, the gap and the plan to close it. Most families find the difference shows within a few weeks.
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Tutoring Oxford school students
Our tutors support students from comprehensives and independent schools across Oxford and the surrounding area. Students from The Cherwell School, Cheney School, Oxford Spires Academy, St Gregory the Great Catholic School and Peers School come to us when they're targeting sixth form entry or specific subject grades. We also work with families from independent schools including Magdalen College School and d'Overbroeck's. Alongside one-to-one tutoring, we run workshops on exam technique, revision planning and A-Level subject skills that are open to any Oxford student.
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Finding the right tutor matters more than finding the nearest one, which is why we support families across Oxford and well beyond.