In Cambridgeshire, maths results matter — they're a gateway to sixth form, university, and careers in everything from engineering to finance. For Peterborough students struggling with topics like equations and inequalities or graphs and functions, our teaching team provide structured sessions that target weak areas and build lasting understanding, not just surface-level tricks for passing exams.
Arranging Sessions
Drop us a line to arrange an initial chat about your young learner's maths needs. We'll match them with a tutor in Peterborough who knows the AQA syllabus and can start making a difference from the first session.
Aligned With Local Schools
Schools in Peterborough typically use AQA or Edexcel for their maths specifications. Our teaching team know both, and they'll match their teaching to whichever syllabus your young learner follows. This means practice questions, old exam papers, and revision materials are all relevant to the exact exam your young learner will sit — not generic content from a different board. At The King's School, we're familiar with how topics are sequenced and where students most commonly need extra support.
Does Tutoring Work?
Most students who work with a tutor weekly for a term see a noticeable improvement — typically one to two grades at GCSEs level. We track progress through regular topic tests and past-paper scores. But it's not just about grades: students also develop better problem-solving habits, stronger mental arithmetic, and the confidence to tackle questions they'd previously skip. For parents in Peterborough, that shift from "I can't do maths" to "I worked it out" is often the most valuable outcome.
Building Number Confidence
Strong maths skills start early. For primary-age children in Peterborough, our teaching team focus on number bonds, times tables, fractions, and the reasoning skills tested in Key Stage 2 SATs. A child who arrives at secondary school without these foundations will find it increasingly difficult to keep up. Our approach for younger students balances structured practice with engaging activities, building confidence without pressure.
For Parents and Carers
Tutoring works best when there is clear communication between the tutor, the learner, and the family. In Peterborough, we encourage parents to share what they observe at home — frustration with homework, avoidance of certain topics, comments about lessons. This context helps the tutor target the right areas. We also keep families informed of what is covered each week, so there is never any guesswork about whether things are on track.
Common Maths Challenges
The most common areas where Peterborough students need maths support are equations and inequalities, percentages, and graphs and functions. These topics build on each other — a shaky grasp of equations and inequalities often leads to problems with fractions and decimals later on. Our teaching team identify exactly where the chain broke and work forward from there. For GCSEs students, we also focus heavily on answering approach: showing working, time management, and understanding how marks are allocated on AQA papers.