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Edexcel A-Level Maths · London
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Built around your exact paper, not generic tutoring.
We cover every major specification. Your tutor matches your board, tier, and mark-scheme language so every lesson points toward exam performance.
AQA7357+
Three 2-hour papers: Pure 1, Pure 2, and Statistics & Mechanics. Most popular A-Level Maths specification in England. Our tutors know the AQA style inside out.
Edexcel (Pearson)9MA0+
Three papers with a similar structure to AQA but distinctive question phrasing and context. Includes a large data set for statistics. Widely taken at independent schools.
OCR AH240+
Three papers with an emphasis on proof and mathematical reasoning. Slightly more emphasis on mechanics than some boards. Our tutors cover OCR A and OCR B (MEI).
Cambridge International (CIE)9709+
The international A-Level specification taken at international schools worldwide. Separate papers for Pure, Mechanics, and Statistics. Our tutors are CIE specialists.
AQA
7357Three 2-hour papers: Pure 1, Pure 2, and Statistics & Mechanics. Most popular A-Level Maths specification in England. Our tutors know the AQA style inside out.
Edexcel (Pearson)
9MA0Three papers with a similar structure to AQA but distinctive question phrasing and context. Includes a large data set for statistics. Widely taken at independent schools.
OCR A
H240Three papers with an emphasis on proof and mathematical reasoning. Slightly more emphasis on mechanics than some boards. Our tutors cover OCR A and OCR B (MEI).
Cambridge International (CIE)
9709The international A-Level specification taken at international schools worldwide. Separate papers for Pure, Mechanics, and Statistics. Our tutors are CIE specialists.
Lesson flow
From confusion to calm, one lesson at a time.
Our tutors cover the full A-Level syllabus with depth — including the proof and reasoning skills that separate A from A* candidates.
Step 1
Pinpoint the gaps
We start with recent marks, confidence blockers, and the exact exam board so sessions feel personal from lesson one.
Step 2
Teach the mark scheme
Tutors connect concepts to examiner language, worked examples, and the habits that turn knowledge into marks.
Step 3
Track the lift
Parents see what changed after each session: topics covered, next steps, and the grade trajectory we are building toward.
What we cover
A syllabus map students can actually follow.
1Pure — Algebra & Functions+
Algebraic manipulation, partial fractions, functions (domain, range, composite, inverse), modulus function, and curve sketching.
2Pure — Calculus+
Differentiation and integration of polynomials, trigonometric, exponential, and logarithmic functions. Chain rule, product rule, quotient rule, and integration by parts and substitution.
3Pure — Trigonometry+
Radians, arc length, sector area, exact values, small angle approximations, trig identities, and solving equations in defined intervals.
4Pure — Sequences & Series+
Arithmetic and geometric sequences, binomial expansion (for positive integers and beyond), and sigma notation.
5Pure — Proof & Vectors+
Proof by deduction, exhaustion, and contradiction. 3D vectors, dot product, and equations of lines and planes.
6Statistics+
Statistical sampling, probability, discrete and continuous distributions (normal, binomial), hypothesis testing, and interpreting statistical results.
7Mechanics+
Kinematics, Newton's laws, momentum, forces, friction, moments, and projectile motion — with a model-building approach to problems.
Pure — Algebra & Functions
Algebraic manipulation, partial fractions, functions (domain, range, composite, inverse), modulus function, and curve sketching.
Pure — Calculus
Differentiation and integration of polynomials, trigonometric, exponential, and logarithmic functions. Chain rule, product rule, quotient rule, and integration by parts and substitution.
Pure — Trigonometry
Radians, arc length, sector area, exact values, small angle approximations, trig identities, and solving equations in defined intervals.
Pure — Sequences & Series
Arithmetic and geometric sequences, binomial expansion (for positive integers and beyond), and sigma notation.
Pure — Proof & Vectors
Proof by deduction, exhaustion, and contradiction. 3D vectors, dot product, and equations of lines and planes.
Statistics
Statistical sampling, probability, discrete and continuous distributions (normal, binomial), hypothesis testing, and interpreting statistical results.
Mechanics
Kinematics, Newton's laws, momentum, forces, friction, moments, and projectile motion — with a model-building approach to problems.
+1.9
average grade improvement
Common blockers
Where students struggle, and how we fix it.
1Integration techniques+
Integration is the topic A-Level students find hardest. We build from basic rules to integration by substitution, parts, partial fractions, and trigonometric substitution — practising each technique until students can select and apply the right method automatically.
2Proof questions+
Proof marks are often dropped because students show the result rather than proving it. We teach the language and logic of proof by deduction, contradiction, and exhaustion — and practise writing the kind of rigorous arguments that score full marks.
3Connecting pure to applied+
Many students compartmentalise pure and applied content. We show how calculus connects to mechanics (velocity, acceleration from displacement), and how functions connect to statistics (normal distribution). Seeing these links improves performance in both.
Real specialists
Meet tutors with examiner instincts.
Specialist tutors with board knowledge, strong academic backgrounds, and proven grade-improvement records.
AQA Senior ExaminerDr Michael Hayes
Cambridge PhD Mathematics · AQA Examiner
A-Level Maths, Further Maths, all exam boards
Avg +2.0 A-Level grade improvement
Edexcel SpecialistMs Nisha Gupta
Imperial MSc Mathematics
A-Level Maths Edexcel 9MA0, Further Maths
96% of students reach Grade A+
CIE ExaminerMr Thomas Adair
Oxford MMath · CIE Examiner
CIE A-Level Maths 9709, IGCSE Maths, Further Maths
CIE international specialist
Proof that feels close to home.
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Alex T., student
June 2026
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A*Proof was the section I always dropped marks on. The tutor showed me how to write a proper argument, not just work backwards from the answer. Transformed my pap...
AQA A-Level Mathematics · Manchester
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Mr Raymond Lau, parent
June 2026
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AWe needed a CIE specialist for our son's international A-Levels. The tutor knew the exact paper structure and question style. He achieved an A in a subject that...
CIE A-Level Maths 9709 · Hong Kong
Sarah M.
June 2026
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Grade 4 → 6My daughter was struggling with IB Mathematics HL and had almost given up hope of getting a 7. After just two months of weekly sessions with her ComboTutors tut...
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June 2026
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B → A*My son started tutoring for A-Level Physics about three months before his exams. His tutor was incredibly patient and broke down complex topics like electromagn...
Parent of A-Level Student · Manchester
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June 2026
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+2 GradesWe needed help with GCSE Science for my son who found chemistry particularly challenging. His tutor made the sessions engaging and relatable—using real-world ex...
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Families usually want three things: a tutor their child respects, a plan that fits the real paper, and updates that make progress easy to follow.
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Parents see what was covered, what improved, and what needs attention next, so progress never feels vague.
Structured feedback after every lesson block.
A plan built around your child's paper
Sessions are matched to the student's board, tier, topic gaps, and exam timeline instead of generic subject tutoring.
Board-specific support with a measurable target grade path.
Questions families ask before starting.
What is the difference between A-Level Maths and Further Maths?+
A-Level Maths is the standard qualification. Further Maths is a separate, additional A-Level taken alongside it — typically by students planning to study Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, or Computer Science at university. We offer tutoring for both.
Is A-Level Maths much harder than GCSE?+
Yes — there is a significant step up in both content and the level of mathematical reasoning required. The jump is particularly large if a student did not take IGCSE Additional Maths. We offer a bridging programme to cover the key pre-A-Level skills before the course starts.
Which exam board is A-Level Maths easiest on?+
There is no significant difference in difficulty between boards — they are all designed to meet the same standard. What matters is familiarity with your specific board's paper format and question style, which our tutors provide through past paper practice.
How much maths should a student do between sessions?+
We recommend at least 3–4 hours of independent practice per week — this is what separates students who improve slightly from those who jump a full grade. We provide structured practice sets matched to the topics covered in each session.
Can you help with the large data set (Edexcel)?+
Yes — the Edexcel large data set is a specific pre-release data set that appears in statistics questions. We work through the data set together, practise interpreting it in past-paper contexts, and ensure students are familiar with its key features before the exam.
What is the difference between A-Level Maths and Further Maths?
A-Level Maths is the standard qualification. Further Maths is a separate, additional A-Level taken alongside it — typically by students planning to study Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, or Computer Science at university. We offer tutoring for both.
Is A-Level Maths much harder than GCSE?
Yes — there is a significant step up in both content and the level of mathematical reasoning required. The jump is particularly large if a student did not take IGCSE Additional Maths. We offer a bridging programme to cover the key pre-A-Level skills before the course starts.
Which exam board is A-Level Maths easiest on?
There is no significant difference in difficulty between boards — they are all designed to meet the same standard. What matters is familiarity with your specific board's paper format and question style, which our tutors provide through past paper practice.
How much maths should a student do between sessions?
We recommend at least 3–4 hours of independent practice per week — this is what separates students who improve slightly from those who jump a full grade. We provide structured practice sets matched to the topics covered in each session.
Can you help with the large data set (Edexcel)?
Yes — the Edexcel large data set is a specific pre-release data set that appears in statistics questions. We work through the data set together, practise interpreting it in past-paper contexts, and ensure students are familiar with its key features before the exam.
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