Several school tests
With no shared grammar test, families often prepare for two or three schools with different formats.
Bristol, UK
From £11/hour
Online Tutors in Bristol for GCSE, A-Level and 11+
Combo Tutors provides online and private tutors for Bristol families. Bristol has no state grammar schools, so the city's selective schools, including Clifton College, Bristol Grammar School, Queen Elizabeth's Hospital, Badminton, Redmaids' High and Collegiate School, are independent and set their own 11+ and 13+ entrance assessments. Collegiate School was called Colston's School until 2022. We match a tutor to the exact school route or GCSE board and plan lessons back from the entrance or exam date.
- Independent 11+ and 13+ entrance support
- GCSE and A-Level tutors matched to your school's board
- Free 30-minute trial lesson
- Since 2020supporting students
- 1,200+families supported
- 1,000+tutors in our network
Exams and routes
Exams and Entrance Routes in Bristol
Ask the target school for its entrance format and dates; each school sets its own.
| Route | What it involves | Key dates |
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| Independent 11+ | Bristol Grammar School, QEH, Redmaids' High, Badminton and Collegiate set their own Year 7 entrance assessments. | Set by each school |
| Independent 13+ | Clifton College and some other schools also admit at 13+, with their own assessments. | Set by each school |
| GCSE and IGCSE | Bristol schools enter AQA, Edexcel, OCR and some IGCSEs; we match practice to the school's board. | Summer exams in Year 11 |
| A-Level | Sixth-form subjects with board-specific past papers and coursework guidance. | Summer exams in Year 13 |
Where students need help
Where Bristol Students Need Help
The pressure points we see most often from Bristol families.
11+ or 13+
Choosing between Year 7 and Year 9 entry changes how long preparation runs.
GCSE board differences
Revision must follow the school's AQA, Edexcel, OCR or IGCSE specification.
The jump to A-Level
Maths and sciences step up sharply in Year 12.
Our tutors
Meet Our Experienced Online Tutors
Verified tutor profiles matched to the subjects and exams Bristol families ask for most.
LSE MSc — IB Economics & Business Management Expert
IB Economics HLIB Business Mgmt HLIB Maths AI
Oxford PhD — A-Level Chemistry & Biology Specialist
A-Level ChemistryA-Level BiologyIGCSE Chemistry+2
Imperial MSc — A-Level Maths & Further Maths Expert
A-Level MathematicsA-Level Further MathsIB Maths
Durham First-Class — GCSE Maths Specialist
GCSE MathematicsGCSE Further MathsKS3 Maths
Oxford MA — GCSE English Language & Literature
GCSE English LanguageGCSE English LiteratureA-Level English
UCL MSc — GCSE Physics & Combined Science Tutor
GCSE PhysicsGCSE Combined ScienceKS3 Science
Online tutoring prices in Bristol
From £11 Per Hour
The confirmed rate depends on the subject, level and tutor. Specialist sciences, Further Maths, IB, A-Level and admissions-test tuition may cost more. No fixed packages: families are billed monthly for the sessions actually used.
New students start with a free 30-minute trial.
Get a Tutor & Price RecommendationSubjects we cover
Find a Bristol Tutor for Every Subject
Each subject links to a Bristol page for that curriculum, with board detail and common topic gaps.
Curricula we cover
Curricula We Teach in Bristol
GCSE, A-Level and independent entrance lead for Bristol families; IB and IGCSE are available too.
Clifton · BGS · QEH · Redmaids'
11+ and 13+
Preparation for each independent school's own assessment.
Schools we support
Bristol Schools We Support, by Route
We tutor students from these schools online; matching starts from the school's own route.
Clifton schools
Clifton College, Bristol Grammar School and Queen Elizabeth's Hospital are all in BS8.
Westbury-on-Trym and Stoke Bishop
Badminton School and Redmaids' High School are in BS9.
Stapleton
Collegiate School (BS16), named Colston's School until 2022.
Clifton CollegeBristol Grammar SchoolQueen Elizabeth's HospitalBadminton SchoolRedmaids' High SchoolCollegiate School
Combo Tutors is an independent tutoring provider and is not affiliated with the schools named above.
Areas we cover
Areas Our Online and Private Tutors Cover in Bristol
Lessons are online, so we cover all of Bristol and nearby areas. These are the areas families ask about most.
Clifton and Hotwells
BS8
Westbury-on-Trym
BS9 · Henleaze
Stoke Bishop
BS9
Stapleton and Frenchay
BS16
How lessons work
How Online Tutoring Works in Bristol
Lessons are one-to-one and online, so the tutor is matched on subject, exam board and school route rather than on who lives nearby.
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Tell us the route
Share the school, the exam board or entrance test, the current level and the next deadline.
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Free trial lesson
A 30-minute trial with a matched tutor to check fit and find the first gaps.
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A plan with dates
The tutor builds a weekly plan back from the exam or test date, using past papers for that board.
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Weekly lessons and feedback
Lessons in UK time with marked practice and short progress notes for parents.
Why families choose us
Why Families Choose Combo Tutors
We are a UK-registered tutoring company with a London office, and every lesson is delivered online by a subject specialist.
Matched to the exact route
Tutors are chosen for the board, test or school route your child is actually sitting.
Subject specialists
Tutors are vetted for subject knowledge and teaching before they are matched.
Clear feedback
Parents get short notes on what was covered and what to practise next.
Flexible scheduling
Evening and weekend lessons in UK time, planned around school and exam dates.
What UK Families Say
Reviews from parents of students we tutor across the UK.
4.0/57 reviews on TrustpilotSarah M.
IB Mathematics · London
My 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 Combo Tutors tutor, her confidence soared and she went from a predicted 4 to a final grade of 6. The personalised approach made all the difference—her tutor identified exactly where the gaps were and worked through them systematically.
James P.
A-Level Physics · Manchester
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 electromagnetic induction into simple, intuitive steps. He ended up getting an A* which we genuinely didn't think was possible. I'd recommend Combo Tutors to any parent who wants a tutor that actually cares about your child's progress.
Priya K.
GCSE Science · Birmingham
We needed help with GCSE Science for my son who found chemistry particularly challenging. His tutor made the sessions engaging and relatable—using real-world examples that finally made reactions and bonding click for him. He improved by two grades and, more importantly, actually enjoys science now.
- GCSE
- IGCSE
- A-Levels
- IB
- 11+ and 13+
Online and private tutors
Find an Online Tutor in Bristol
Tell us the school route and the next test or exam, and we will match a tutor for a free trial.
- Independent 11+ and 13+ entrance support
- GCSE and A-Level tutors matched to your school's board
- Free 30-minute trial lesson
FAQ
Questions Bristol Parents Ask
What Bristol families ask before booking a free trial lesson.
No state grammar schools. Bristol Grammar School and QEH are independent schools that set their own entrance exams.
Bristol is one of several UK cities we support. See online tutors across the UK for every location.
Nearby
Nearby Cities
Each UK city page covers its own local exam routes, schools and postcode areas.
