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GCSE Physics
Expert 1-on-1 GCSE Physics tutoring for AQA, Edexcel, and OCR. Master calculations, waves, electricity, and nuclear physics to reach Grade 7, 8, or 9.
- Matched to AQA and Edexcel (Pearson) and OCR Gateway
- One-to-one lessons focused on clear understanding and exam practice
- Progress updates shaped around the student's priorities
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Find one-to-one tutors across Cambridge, Pearson Edexcel, AQA, OCR and IB courses, with matching based on the student's subject, qualification and current stage.
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Tutors Chosen for Subject Fit, Teaching Fit and Course Fit
Knowledge beyond the textbook
Strong subject understanding supports demanding school and exam content.
Teaching linked to assessment
Specification points, mark schemes and exam-style questions shape preparation.
Reviewed by Combo Tutors Academy
Selection includes interviews, demonstrations and suitability checks.
Matched to the exact course
AQA, Pearson Edexcel, OCR and Cambridge students get relevant support.
From Confusion To Calm, One Lesson At A Time.
Our tutors build conceptual understanding and calculation confidence together — the combination that unlocks the higher grades in Physics.
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.
Break the specification into manageable topics, then build confidence from the first concept to exam-ready application.
Energy Stores & Transfers
Start hereEnergy stores (kinetic, gravitational potential, thermal, elastic), energy transfers, power, efficiency, and energy in the national grid.
Electricity
Circuit symbols, series and parallel circuits, resistance, current, potential difference, power calculations, and domestic electricity safety — a high mark-weighting topic.
Particle Model of Matter
States of matter, specific heat capacity, latent heat, pressure in gases, and the kinetic model — often tested with calculation and graph questions.
Atomic Structure & Radiation
Nuclear model of the atom, radioactive decay (alpha, beta, gamma), half-life calculations, nuclear fission, and uses and dangers of radiation.
Forces & Motion
Speed, velocity, acceleration, distance-time and velocity-time graphs, Newton's laws, momentum, stopping distances, and Hooke's law.
Waves — Light & Sound
Wave properties, reflection, refraction, total internal reflection, the electromagnetic spectrum, and uses of each region — a consistently tested section.
Magnetism & Electromagnetism
Magnets, the motor effect, electromagnetic induction, transformers, and the generator — Higher-only content with significant exam question frequency.
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average grade improvement
Where Students Struggle And How We Fix It.
1Setting up and rearranging equations+
Physics has over 20 equations on the GCSE formula sheet. We teach a consistent method: identify the equation, list knowns and unknowns, rearrange before substituting, include units. This process eliminates the most common mark-losing errors.
2Velocity-time graph interpretation+
VT graphs require students to extract acceleration (gradient), distance (area under graph), and describe motion in words. We practise all three skills together using real past-paper graphs until students are fast and accurate.
3Electromagnetic induction and transformers+
This Higher-only section confuses many students because the concepts are counterintuitive. We build understanding from first principles — what induces a current, why transformers work, and how to calculate step-up and step-down ratios accurately.
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Why Parents Chose Combo.
A clear tutor match, a plan built around the real paper, and progress parents can follow from week to week.
Handpicked tutors
We shortlist tutors who know the curriculum, teach clearly, and can coach the exact exam habits that lift marks.
Top-university academics and exam-savvy specialists.
Clear weekly updates
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.
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What IGCSE Families Say About Combo Tutors
Focused, one-to-one support that helps students understand difficult topics and prepare with confidence.
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Experience the right tutor before you decide
Meet your recommended tutor in a private one-to-one trial. Share your child’s current priorities, see how the tutor teaches, and decide whether the fit feels right before booking regular lessons. No credit card. No commitment.
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Quick questions
FAQs About GCSE Physics
Helpful answers about exam boards, syllabus topics, tutor matching and lesson support.
Do I need to memorise the equations?
For AQA Physics, some equations are provided on the formula sheet and others must be memorised. We teach students which equations to memorise, how to rearrange them reliably, and how to identify which equation applies to each question.
How important is space physics for AQA?
Space physics is an AQA-only topic (not required by Edexcel or OCR) and typically appears as 4–8 marks across the two papers. It is usually tested through multiple-choice and short-answer questions and is one of the more straightforward sections to prepare for.
Can you help with required practicals?
Yes — required practical questions appear in both physics papers. We cover the most common practicals including specific heat capacity, resistivity, waves on a string, and half-life. We focus on the analysis and evaluation questions that carry the most marks.
What makes GCSE Physics different from Combined Science Physics?
Separate GCSE Physics covers more content — particularly in electromagnetism, nuclear physics, and space physics. It is worth a full separate GCSE grade. Students who achieve Grade 7+ are well prepared for A-Level Physics.
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