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Maths guides for parents
What is taught, how the exams work and what tutoring costs, from Year 7 to A-Level. Every figure links to its source.
KS3 maths
Years 7 to 9.
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How much does a KS3 maths tutor cost in the UK?
A KS3 maths tutor in the UK costs about £32 an hour on average, from £20 online to £70 or more through an agency. Sourced 2026 prices for Years 7 to 9.
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What do children learn in KS3 maths?
KS3 maths covers number, algebra, ratio, geometry, probability and statistics in Years 7 to 9. What the national curriculum sets out, with examples.
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GCSE maths
Years 10 and 11.
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GCSE maths: Foundation or Higher tier?
Foundation gives grades 1 to 5, Higher gives 4 to 9. How the tiers work, who decides, the June 2026 grade boundaries and the papers for each board.
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How much does a GCSE maths tutor cost in the UK?
A GCSE maths tutor in the UK costs about £34 an hour on average, from £20 for a student to £70 or more through an agency. Sourced 2026 prices.
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The Year 11 Maths Mock Checklist
A free six-page guide for Year 11: ten marks students give away in maths mocks, what to pack the night before, and a three-week revision plan.
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A-Level maths and further maths
Years 12 and 13.
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A-Level Further Maths: what it covers and how it is examined
A-Level Further Maths explained: compulsory and optional content, how AQA, Edexcel and OCR examine it, 2026 results and what universities ask for.
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A-Level Maths exam boards compared: AQA, Edexcel and OCR
Every A-Level Maths board sets three two-hour papers. How AQA, Edexcel, OCR and MEI split pure maths, mechanics and statistics, with 2026 results.
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How much does an A-Level maths tutor cost in the UK?
An A-Level maths tutor in the UK costs about £41.50 an hour on average, and Further Maths about £46. Sourced 2026 prices from £20 to £120 an hour.
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