Conceptual understanding
Break abstract ideas into clear steps, diagrams and short understanding checks.
AQA, Pearson Edexcel and OCR support
GCSE Physics Tutor for Online 1-to-1 Lessons
An online GCSE Physics tutor can help your child strengthen difficult concepts, calculations, practical skills and exam technique. Lessons follow the correct specification, current level, target grade and exam date.
Since 2020
Supporting students
1,200+
Families supported
24 hours
Typical recommendation
1-to-1
Live online lessons
Free 30-minute trial
Share the exam board, tier, pathway and difficult topics.
Student diagnostic
What Is Holding Back the Student's GCSE Physics Grade?
Two students with the same mock grade may need very different support. The first useful step is identifying why marks are being lost.
Equations and maths
Improve equation choice, unit conversion, rearranging, standard form and working.
Practicals and data
Develop methods, variables, measurements, graphs, uncertainty and evaluation.
Exam technique
Interpret command words, structure written answers and use marks and time efficiently.
This four-part diagnostic gives GCSE Physics tutoring a defined purpose instead of repeating the whole course from the beginning.
Specification-first tuition
GCSE Physics Exam Boards and Specifications We Support
The tutor should confirm the specification, tier, examination year and whether the student takes separate Physics or Combined Science.
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AQA
Two papers at Foundation or Higher tier, covering subject content, mathematical skills and required practicals.
Tutor check: Confirm the tier, examination year and whether the student takes separate Physics or Combined Science.
Official specification 1PH0
Pearson Edexcel
Two papers at Foundation or Higher tier, with specification-led calculations, practical skills and written responses.
Tutor check: Confirm the exact qualification, tier and topics already covered at school.
Official specification J249
OCR Gateway Physics A
Gateway topic structure with Foundation or Higher tier assessment and practical-skills questions.
Tutor check: Confirm that the student follows Physics A J249 rather than OCR Physics B.
Official specification J259
OCR Physics B
Breadth and depth papers covering Physics content, ideas about science, data and practical skills.
Tutor check: Confirm J259 tutor availability and the student's current tier before the trial.
Official specification Separate Physics or Combined Science? This page is for standalone GCSE Physics, often called Separate Science or Triple Science. Students following a combined course should use GCSE Combined Science tutoring so lessons follow the correct qualification.
What we cover
GCSE Physics Topics Covered in One-to-One Tuition
Tuition can support the complete course or focus on selected topics. Exact content and sequence depend on the student's specification.
Energy
Energy stores, transfers, power, efficiency, heating and energy-resource calculations.
Electricity
Current, potential difference, resistance, circuits, electrical power and domestic electricity.
Particle model of matter
Density, changes of state, internal energy, specific heat capacity, latent heat and gas pressure.
Atomic structure and radiation
Atomic models, isotopes, decay, half-life, nuclear radiation, fission and fusion.
Forces and motion
Speed, velocity, acceleration, Newton's laws, momentum, elasticity and motion graphs.
Waves
Wave properties, reflection, refraction, sound, light and the electromagnetic spectrum.
Magnetism and electromagnetism
Fields, electromagnets, the motor effect, induction, generators and transformers where required.
Space and astrophysics
The Solar System, stars, orbital motion, red-shift and cosmology where required by the specification.
The student's specification remains the content checklist. Generic Physics worksheets should not replace board-specific teaching.
Physics calculations
Build Confidence With Equations and Mathematical Skills
Students need a repeatable method for choosing equations, showing working and checking answers.
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Identify the quantity required
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Select the correct equation
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Convert the units
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Rearrange before substitution
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Calculate with clear working
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Check units, significant figures and reasonableness
Lessons can also cover standard form, ratios, proportionality, gradients and areas beneath graphs. Broader support is available from a GCSE Mathematics tutor.
Current exam guidance
Use the Equation Sheet, Do Not Just Memorise It
Students sitting GCSE Physics examinations in 2026 and 2027 receive equation sheets. They must still understand each symbol, identify the right relationship, convert units and rearrange equations accurately.
Check current Ofqual guidanceExam-year check
The tutor should practise with the correct current-year sheet. Guidance must be reviewed for later examination years rather than relying on outdated memorisation advice.
Working scientifically
Prepare for Practicals, Graphs and Data Questions
Online tuition can develop practical understanding and exam technique, but it does not replace the laboratory opportunities schools are expected to provide.
Plan a valid method
Describe suitable apparatus, measurements and a logical sequence.
Control variables
Identify independent, dependent and control variables and explain why they matter.
Record measurements
Use suitable tables, units, repeats and treatment of unusual results.
Interpret graphs
Choose axes and scales, plot accurately and interpret gradients or areas.
Evaluate evidence
Discuss accuracy, precision, reliability, uncertainty and useful improvements.
Practical terminology differs between boards. AQA required practicals and OCR practical activity groups should be taught using the relevant official specification.
Revision method
GCSE Physics Revision Built Around Topics and Past Papers
Past papers work best when each mistake leads to a clear teaching decision.
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Diagnose the priority
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Reteach the concept
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Guide practice
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Attempt independently
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Review the mark scheme
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Set the next priority
Topical questions support learning during the course. Full papers become more useful closer to mocks and final exams, when timing and paper-level decisions matter. Explore wider GCSE exam preparation.
One organised workspace
Keep Lessons, Resources and Physics Progress in One Place
Students, tutors and academy staff use the dashboard to maintain continuity between lessons and make the next academic priority easier to follow.
Session timings
Tutor details
Study resources
Tutor feedback
Homework
Mock tests
Performance reports
Academy support
Compare all available online tutoring programmes.
Teacher quality
How Combo Tutors Selects GCSE Physics Teachers
Teachers must explain abstract concepts, model calculations, interpret data and give useful board-specific feedback.
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Experience review
Qualifications, Physics teaching experience and curriculum knowledge.
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Communication interview
Clear English, listening and the ability to simplify difficult ideas.
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Subject assessment
Content depth, calculations, practical questions and specification knowledge.
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Demonstration lesson
Explanation quality, questioning, structure and student involvement.
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Paid tutor training
One-to-one methods, past papers, feedback, tools and dashboard workflows.
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Final approval
Readiness to support both Physics understanding and exam performance.
Our network includes teachers with examiner or paper-marking experience. These credentials are displayed only on individual profiles after verification.
Active one-to-one teaching
What Happens in an Online GCSE Physics Lesson?
Every session has a clear objective and combines review, explanation, application and feedback.
Review
Check previous work and recurring mistakes.
Set the objective
Agree what should improve today.
Explain
Use diagrams, examples and live annotation.
Practise
Calculate, interpret or explain with support.
Check
Attempt an exam-style question independently.
Plan next
Record feedback and follow-up work.
Lessons may use a digital writing tablet, stylus, screen sharing, diagrams, slides and live annotation. Students calculate, explain and correct their work rather than watch a passive lecture.
Getting started
How to Start GCSE Physics Tutoring Online
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Share the requirements
Provide the board, tier, pathway, current grade, difficult topics and exam date.
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Academic review
We identify whether concepts, calculations, practicals or exam technique need priority.
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Tutor recommendation
A suitable Physics teacher is normally recommended within 24 hours.
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Free 30-minute trial
Meet the tutor and experience the teaching approach.
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Book as needed
Choose per-hour sessions around academic need, timetable and budget.
If the first tutor is not the right academic or communication fit, the academy can recommend another teacher.
Why Combo Tutors
A Managed GCSE Physics Tutoring Service
Families receive specification-led teaching with academy support before, during and between lessons.
Personalised one-to-one lessons
Specification-led teaching
Four-part Physics diagnostic
Equation and practical support
Topic-based past papers
Selected and trained teachers
Interactive dashboard
Managed support and rematching
Free 30-minute trial
Start One-to-One GCSE Physics Tuition
Tell us the exam board, tier, pathway, current grade, difficult topics and preferred times. We will review the requirements and normally recommend a suitable GCSE Physics tutor within 24 hours.
GCSE Physics FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions.
The cost of a GCSE Physics tutor depends on the teacher's experience, exam board, lesson frequency and level of support required. Combo Tutors provides per-hour online lessons rather than artificial tiered packages. Ask the academic team for the current starting rate and confirm the final hourly fee before booking.
Tutors support AQA, Pearson Edexcel and OCR GCSE Physics specifications. Parents should provide the exact board, specification and tier where possible. OCR students should also confirm whether they follow Gateway Physics A or Twenty First Century Physics B so the tutor can use the correct content and question style.
Yes. Standalone GCSE Physics and Combined Science are different qualifications. They share some Physics content, but the depth, assessment structure and final qualification differ. This page is intended for separate GCSE Physics students. Combined Science students should use the dedicated GCSE Combined Science service.
Yes. Tutors can support Foundation and Higher tier students, subject to teacher availability and the correct exam-board specification. The tier should be confirmed before lessons begin because the expected mathematical demand, content detail and available grades differ.
Yes. Students sitting GCSE Physics examinations in 2026 and 2027 receive equation sheets under current Ofqual arrangements. Students must still identify the correct equation, understand each symbol, convert units, rearrange relationships and communicate working accurately. Guidance should be checked again for later examination years.
Yes. A GCSE Physics tutor can help with equation selection, rearranging formulae, unit conversion, standard form, proportionality, gradients and significant figures. Lessons use a consistent method so students can show their working clearly and identify where an error occurred.
Yes. Online tuition can help students understand methods, variables, measurements, graphs, uncertainty and evaluation. Tutors can review practical scenarios and exam questions, but online lessons do not replace the laboratory opportunities that schools are expected to provide.
Past papers are used to diagnose weaknesses, practise board-specific question styles and improve exam technique. Tutors may begin with questions organised by topic before moving to complete timed papers closer to mocks or final exams. Answers are reviewed to identify missing knowledge, calculation errors and misunderstood command words.
The number of lessons depends on the student's current grade, target result, number of weak areas and time before the exam. Some students need one regular weekly lesson, while others require short-term support for a topic or a more intensive programme before mocks.
Yes. New students can begin with a free 30-minute trial. The trial allows the student to meet the tutor, discuss the exam board and learning priorities, and experience the teaching approach before booking regular sessions.
Combo Tutors can recommend another teacher when the first academic, communication or timetable fit is unsuitable. Clear feedback from the student or parent helps the academy understand what should change when selecting the next tutor.
Yes. Online GCSE Physics tuition allows students to work with a suitable subject and exam-board specialist without being limited by local travel. Lessons can be arranged around school, family commitments and the student's time zone.