Durham Tutoring Services
Students at Durham Johnston Comprehensive School, Durham School, and other schools across Durham face growing academic pressure. Durham — A compact cathedral and university city on a peninsula formed by the River Wear, with a Norman castle and world-class university — is a place where families increasingly turn to private tutoring to supplement classroom teaching. Our tutors are familiar with the exam boards and curricula used locally, and they bring the subject knowledge and patience needed to help each student improve.
Flexible Tutoring
Families in Durham are matched with specialist online tutors — live one-to-one video lessons with a shared whiteboard, which means the best tutor for the subject and exam board, not just the nearest one. Every lesson is recorded to rewatch at revision time. We offer flexible booking — weekly sessions are most common, but we can also arrange intensive blocks before exam periods or during school holidays.
University Preparation
With Durham University on the doorstep, many Durham students have university ambitions shaped by what they see locally. Our tutors help sixth-form students achieve the A-Level (or equivalent) grades they need for their chosen course. We also provide guidance on personal statements, UCAS applications, and preparation for university admissions tests like the UCAT, LNAT, or MAT where relevant.
What to Expect
Each student in Durham gets a tutor matched to their subject, level, and learning style. Sessions are typically an hour, held weekly, and structured around a plan agreed with parents. We don't just go over homework — we identify root causes of difficulty, teach strategies for independent learning, and build the confidence that comes from genuine understanding. Whether your child needs help with chemical equations or broader study skills, we have a tutor who can help.
Tutoring Subjects in Durham
At primary school level, we support reading, writing, and numeracy, helping younger children build the habits that carry them through school.
At secondary level, we provide targeted support for GCSEs and A-Levels across all subjects, working with OCR and OCR specifications.
Local Knowledge
Our tutors are familiar with the schools in Durham, including Durham Johnston Comprehensive School, Durham School, St Leonard's Catholic School. This means they understand the pace of teaching, the exam board specifications in use, and the particular strengths and gaps that students tend to bring. In County Durham, Ofsted reports shape school priorities, and our tutoring complements what's happening in the classroom rather than working against it.
Ready to get started? Contact us to arrange a free assessment for your child. We'll match them with a Durham-based tutor who knows the local schools and can deliver the results you're looking for.