Need a Cambridge tutor who understands what top grades actually take?
The Degree Gap matches students with tutors who know the standard Hills Road and the top universities expect, and how to get there.
From £37/hr · rates agreed directly with your tutor
WHY CHOOSE US
Why Cambridge families choose The Degree Gap
When students from Cambridge state schools come to their first session, the pattern we see most often isn't a student who doesn't know the material. It's a student who can explain a concept out loud but can't structure that knowledge into a high-scoring exam answer. They've absorbed the content in class. What they haven't had is someone sit with them, look at a specific paragraph or a specific calculation, and show them precisely where the marks are going and why. That's the gap. And in a city where a grade 6 and a grade 7 lead to very different sixth form options, it matters.
The Degree Gap tutors bring that kind of specific feedback into every session. Not generically. They look at what that student wrote, what the mark scheme actually asks for, and what needs to change. For Cambridge students pushing towards the top grade boundaries, it's often not about more revision. It's about understanding what examiners reward and being able to do it under pressure. Most students notice a shift in how manageable the subject feels within the first few sessions. The grades follow from there.
ACADEMIC SUBJECTS WE COVER
Complete GCSE & A-Level Support in Cambridge
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Physics
Problem-solving support across forces, energy and electricity for students who need to turn solid understanding into the marks top sixth forms expect.
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English
Analytical writing support across Language and Literature, helping students argue with the precision and control that distinguishes a grade 7 from a grade 6.
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History
Essay technique and source analysis developed with the rigour Cambridge students need when competing for places at selective sixth forms and beyond.
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Computer Science
Programming fundamentals and computational thinking support for students who want to go beyond the syllabus and genuinely understand what they're building.
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Biology
Clear guidance through cells, genetics and ecology that builds real depth, so students can handle the harder questions rather than just the predictable ones.
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French
Accurate, confident performance across all four skills, with targeted work on the grammar points that separate the highest grades from the rest.
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Maths
Advanced problem-solving support across algebra, geometry and statistics for students pushing toward the top grade boundaries Hills Road asks for.
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Geography
Support on case studies, data response and extended writing for students who want their Geography grade to hold its own against their strongest subjects.
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Chemistry
Structured tuition through organic, inorganic and physical chemistry that builds the deep understanding Cambridge's most competitive sixth form entries reward.
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History
Sustained argument, precise evidence and the ability to challenge historiography: the skills that separate A from A* for Cambridge's most ambitious students.
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Maths
Expert support across pure maths, mechanics and statistics, tackling the multi-step problems that decide whether a student's prediction goes up or stays put.
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Geography
Advanced geographical analysis, fieldwork and extended writing supported by tutors who know exactly what the top mark bands are looking for.
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Biology
In-depth support through genetics, physiology and ecology for students building the subject knowledge that makes a science UCAS application credible.
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Psychology
Research methods, key approaches and essay technique: the three things that define whether A-Level Psychology produces a strong grade or a frustrating one.
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Chemistry
Rigorous one-to-one tuition through organic, inorganic and physical chemistry for students who need genuine understanding, not just exam technique.
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English
Critical analysis and essay construction support that helps students find a distinctive voice and write arguments that hold up under the toughest mark schemes.
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Economics
Micro and macroeconomic models, policy evaluation and data analysis, building the analytical depth that university economics departments want to see.
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Physics
Focused tuition in advanced mechanics, fields and quantum physics for students who want their Physics grade to reflect what they actually understand.
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University Personal Statement
Shape a strong UCAS personal statement with expert support on structure, subject motivation, and final polish.
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Tutors Who Know What Cambridge Students Need
Hills Road Sixth Form College publishes its entry requirements openly. For the most popular A-Level combinations, students typically need grade 7s at GCSE, sometimes higher. That is not a rumour. It is what gets students in or keeps them out. In a city where the sixth form options matter this much, the distance between a grade 6 and a grade 7 in Year 11 carries real weight. And state school students in Cambridge are sitting that pressure alongside peers who have been at The Perse or Stephen Perse Foundation for years, with class sizes of fifteen and teachers who have time to go deep. One-to-one tuition closes that gap. Not by working harder, but by working on the right things.
The Degree Gap works with Cambridge students who are aiming at something specific. Some are in Year 10, tracking carefully towards the sixth form of their choice and wanting a tutor to make sure nothing slips in the subjects that matter. Others are already at A-Level, pushing towards the predicted grades a Russell Group or Oxbridge application needs. Others still are capable students who've kept pace in class but can't quite translate what they know into the marks their exams require. Whatever the situation, we find the right tutor for it and build a plan around what that student actually needs.
High Quality Standards
Every tutor we work with is assessed on subject knowledge at the level Cambridge students need, from GCSE grade boundaries to the depth that competitive sixth forms and university applications require. We vet for how clearly they explain things, not just their academic credentials.
Experienced Tutors
Our tutors have experience preparing students for the high-standard exams and sixth form entry requirements that define academic life in Cambridge. Several have been through competitive university applications themselves and know what distinguishes a strong answer from a top one.
Personalised Learning
Some Cambridge students come to us aiming for a specific sixth form place. Others are already at A-Level and pushing for a higher predicted grade. Every session is built around where that student is now and what they need to reach next, not a fixed format applied to everyone.
OUR GLOWING REVIEWS
+100 5-Star Reviews From Parents And Students
My son gained almost two grades higher than his year 13 mock paper. His tutor was excellent.
I was really pleased to discover the Degree Gap when my daughter needed help getting the grades she needed for GCSEs. The team offer a really personalised service and I felt really well looked after from the start. There are lots of tutors to choose from and all subjects are catered for, with great flexibility on timings. Highly recommend.
Our son has been receiving tuition for Psychology A Level. The tutor has provided a solid base of support outside of school lessons and helped him to improve his latest grades.
Our tutor is simply amazing with our daughter. He understands her completely and her sessions are helping her with her school work so much. We cannot thank him enough.
I was helped with both Maths and English for my GCSEs and passed both subjects with great results, which gave me the foundation and confidence to go on to succeed in my A-levels and complete my degree.
My granddaughter uses the Degree Gap tutoring services across a few subjects. She is not only improving academically but really enjoys the setup and structure too. I would recommend to anyone.
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Looking for a tutor in Cambridge? Tell us what support the student needs and we will help you find a suitable tutor for their subject, level, goals, and schedule.
Sessions start from £37 per hour. Final rates are agreed directly with your tutor.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Do you help with sixth form entrance exams or interviews in Cambridge?
Yes. We work with Cambridge students preparing for competitive sixth form entry, including aptitude tests and interviews. Tutors know what these schools are looking for and how to prepare students properly, not just on content.
How much does tutoring cost in Cambridge?
Sessions start from £37 per hour. The exact rate depends on the subject and the tutor, and it is always agreed before anything is booked. No surprises, no hidden fees.
What exam boards do your tutors cover?
AQA, Edexcel, OCR and WJEC. When we match a student with a tutor, exam board knowledge is part of the criteria. We do not just match on subject.
Do you offer tutoring during school holidays in Cambridge?
Yes. Holiday sessions are popular with Cambridge families. Some use the time to get ahead, some to catch up, some to prepare intensively before exams. We fit around what works for the family.
Online tuition for Cambridge students: access the right tutor, not just the closest one
Most tuition with Cambridge students runs online through Lessonspace. It's a platform built for one-to-one work, with a shared interactive whiteboard so students and tutors can tackle past paper questions, annotate texts and work through problems together in real time. The experience is closer to sitting next to the tutor than watching a screen.
For students aiming at competitive sixth forms or university, online tuition has a practical advantage: we're not limited by who lives nearby. We can match a Cambridge student with the tutor best suited to their subject, their exam board and what they're trying to achieve. Sessions fit around school, extra-curricular commitments and the rest of life. No travel, no wasted time, and the flexibility to book at short notice when an assessment is coming up.
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Tutoring Cambridge school students
Students from across Cambridge's secondary schools come to us for one-to-one tutoring support, with many working towards competitive sixth form places at Hills Road or Long Road Sixth Form College. We work with students from Chesterton Community College, Coleridge Community College, St Bede's Inter-Church School and Parkside Community College, as well as from The Perse School and Stephen Perse Foundation. We also run workshops on exam technique, revision strategy and sixth form preparation, open to students from any Cambridge school.
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Trusted Tutors in Your Area
Because most of our tuition is online, students in Cambridge and nearby areas can access the right subject specialist without being limited by geography.