Many Lewes students find science exciting in theory but difficult in practice. The jump from understanding an experiment to scoring marks on a paper requires specific skills: applying formulae, interpreting data, and writing structured answers. Our science tutors teach these skills alongside the content, using OCR practice papers and mark schemes to show students exactly how to earn marks.
Chemistry Tutoring
Chemistry is where many Lewes students first encounter truly abstract thinking — atoms, ions, and bonding are invisible, and understanding them requires strong modelling skills. Our chemistry tutors use diagrams, analogies, and structured practice to make these concepts click. We cover organic chemistry, rates of reaction, quantitative chemistry, and the practical skills that are assessed in written exams.
Double or Triple?
At GCSEs, students in Lewes choose between combined science (two GCSEs covering all three subjects) and triple science (three separate GCSEs). Triple science provides greater depth and is usually required for science A-Levels. Our dedicated educators help students succeed whichever route they take, focusing on the specific OCR specification and the topics that carry the most marks.
Biology Tutoring
Biology requires a different skill set from physics and chemistry — there's more content to learn, more extended writing, and more application of knowledge to unfamiliar contexts. For Lewes students, our biology tutors help with topics like cell biology, genetics, ecology, and human physiology, while also teaching the exam skills needed to answer six-mark questions effectively.
Independent Learning
Effective studying is a skill that many pupils were never explicitly taught. A good tutor does not just explain the subject — they model how to approach unfamiliar material, how to self-test, and how to manage time during revision. For Lewes learners, these habits compound over time, meaning the benefit of focused teaching extends well beyond the immediate grades.
Measuring Progress
Parents in Lewes should be able to see tangible evidence that tutoring is working. After each block of work, the tutor provides a brief update on what was covered, how the learner responded, and what comes next. For exam-level pupils, we track scores on topic tests and timed papers, giving a concrete picture of improvement — not vague reassurances. If progress stalls, we adjust the approach rather than repeating what is not working.
Contact Us
If your learner in Lewes needs help with biology, chemistry, or physics, we'll match them with a subject-specialist tutor who knows the OCR specification inside out. Speak with our team to get started.