Need a Leicester tutor who understands the gap between ambition and results?
The Degree Gap matches Leicester students with tutors who close that gap, one session at a time.
From £37/hr · rates agreed directly with your tutor
WHY CHOOSE US
Why Leicester families choose The Degree Gap
When students start with us, the first session usually tells the same story. They know the material in a general sense. They've been taught it, they've revised it, they can talk about it in conversation. But when a tutor puts a past paper question in front of them and asks them to write an answer, something stops. The structure isn't there. They don't know how to open a response, how much to write, or what the examiner actually wants. That gap between knowing content and being able to demonstrate it under exam conditions is the thing most classroom teaching doesn't have time to close.
That is where we start. Not with more content delivery, but with exam technique, mark scheme literacy and timed practice built around the specific topics causing the most trouble. Most Leicester students notice a shift within the first three or four sessions, not always in grades yet, but in how much less uncertain they feel when a question lands in front of them. Parents usually notice it too. The student stops dreading the subject and starts being willing to try.
ACADEMIC SUBJECTS WE COVER
Complete GCSE & A-Level Support in Leicester
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English
Targeted support across Language and Literature, helping students move from surface-level answers to the analytical depth that earns higher marks.
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Maths
Patient, structured work across number, algebra, geometry and statistics, building the exam-day fluency that ambition alone can't create.
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Chemistry
Clear explanations through organic, inorganic and physical chemistry, so students understand what is happening rather than just memorising it.
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Geography
Strong support on case studies, data response and extended writing, helping students get the marks their knowledge deserves.
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Biology
Step-by-step work through cells, genetics and ecosystems, building the solid understanding Leicester students need to hit their grade targets.
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Computer Science
Support across programming, algorithms and theory that makes the logic click and builds real confidence for the written exam.
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History
Essay structure, source analysis and content recall developed carefully, so students write with purpose rather than hoping for the best.
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French
Steady, personalised practice across all four skills, building the accuracy and confidence to perform when it counts in the exam room.
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Physics
Methodical support through forces, energy and electricity, with a strong focus on the problem-solving skills that separate grades at the top end.
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Chemistry
Deep, expert-led tuition through the A-Level course, prioritising understanding over repetition and building the precision that top grades demand.
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Economics
Rigorous support through micro and macroeconomic models and policy analysis, helping Leicester students develop the evaluative depth that A-Level Economics rewards.
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Biology
Advanced work through genetics, physiology and ecology with tutors who know how to teach for understanding, not just for recall.
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History
Support on constructing sustained historical arguments and writing under pressure, helping students reach the mark bands that reflect their actual thinking.
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Maths
Focused support across pure maths, mechanics and statistics for students who want to move beyond keeping up and start pushing for the top grades.
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Geography
Advanced geographical analysis and extended writing support, with tutors who know what top mark bands require and how to get students there.
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English
Critical analysis and essay writing support that helps students develop a confident, independent voice across literary and non-literary texts.
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Psychology
Clear, methodical support through research methods, key approaches and essay technique, helping students build the depth that distinguishes strong answers.
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Physics
Problem-solving focused tuition across mechanics, fields and quantum physics, building the kind of understanding that exam questions can't trip up.
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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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Private Tutors Serving Leicester Families
Leicester has one of the highest proportions of first-generation university aspirants of any city in England. Families here care deeply about education, and students often arrive at Year 10 genuinely motivated to do well. But GCSE attainment across the city sits below the national average, and the gap between what students want to achieve and what their results currently show is wider than it should be. Without grammar schools in the state sector, students who want a strong sixth form place are competing for a limited number of sought-after spots, with Wyggeston and Queen Elizabeth I College among the most oversubscribed post-16 providers in the East Midlands. A tutor can make a real difference to whether a student hits those grade thresholds.
The Degree Gap works with Leicester families to match students with tutors who understand what the local sixth form market demands and what it actually takes to get there. One-to-one tuition is where the specific problem gets found. It might be gaps in core content from earlier years that were quietly skipped over. It might be that a student knows the subject but hasn't been taught how to answer exam questions in the way mark schemes reward. Whatever the cause, regular tutoring sessions give students the time and attention the classroom can't always provide.
High Quality Standards
Every tutor we work with is vetted on subject knowledge and on their ability to explain clearly to a student who is stuck. In a city where sixth form entry is competitive and the gap between a grade 4 and a grade 6 genuinely matters, that standard is non-negotiable.
Experienced Tutors
Our tutors have experience working with students who are motivated but whose results haven't caught up with their ambition yet. They know how to identify what's actually holding a student back and address it without making the student feel behind.
Personalised Learning
Every student starts with a session that finds the real gaps, not the ones the student thinks they have. From there, the tutor builds each session around what will make the most difference to that student's grades, not a generic plan.
OUR GLOWING REVIEWS
+100 5-Star Reviews From Parents And Students
My son, who is in Year 10, really struggled with English and was completely disengaged from the subject. After six months of tutoring, he has improved from a grade 5 to a 6/7. He now looks forward to his lessons. Through one-to-one tutoring he has learned effective strategies that help him approach English in a way that resonates with him.
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.
My tutor is a very intuitive and superb teacher. She listened to my specific concerns and bolstered my confidence in answering questions. She taught me how to think critically and helped me through this highly demanding course. I will happily recommend without a second thought.
The Degree Gap has exceeded all my expectations. They have gone above and beyond to pair both my sons with the appropriate tutors, all of whom have been exceptional. Both my sons exceeded their expected grades in their GCSEs and A Levels and got into their first choice universities. I cannot recommend them highly enough.
Helped me a lot and really showed me what I need to improve on.
Get In Touch With Us
Looking for a tutor in Leicester? 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)
How quickly can tuition start in Leicester?
Usually within a few days of getting in touch. Once we know the subject, level and what the student needs, we move quickly. No long waiting lists.
Do you offer online tutoring for students in Leicester?
Yes, and it is how most of our sessions run. Students get access to a wider pool of tutors, sessions are easier to keep consistent, and most students concentrate better one-to-one online than they do in a classroom. It works well.
Can you support students who have fallen significantly behind?
Yes. Some of the students we work with in Leicester have gaps stretching back a year or more. We start by working out exactly where things went wrong, not just picking up from where school left off. Then we build a plan around that.
How do I know if my child actually needs a tutor?
Grades slipping despite effort. Confidence dropping. Putting the work in but not seeing results. Those are the clearest signs. Sometimes it is simpler than that. Some students in Leicester just want to go further than the classroom pace allows. Either is a good reason to get in touch.
Online tuition for Leicester students: the right tutor, not just the nearest one
Most of our sessions with Leicester students run online through Lessonspace, a platform built for one-to-one tuition with an interactive whiteboard at its core. For Maths and the sciences, that means working through problems step by step in real time, with the tutor seeing exactly where a student hesitates or makes a slip. Leicester students tend to settle into it quickly, often within the first session.
Online tutoring also removes the constraint of geography. Leicester has strong tutoring demand but the right specialist isn't always in your postcode. Our online model means we match students with the tutor best suited to their subject and goals, rather than whoever happens to live nearby. And for busy families, regular weekly sessions online are simply easier to keep. Consistency is what actually drives progress.
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Tutoring Leicester school students
Students from across Leicester come to The Degree Gap with their sights set on competitive sixth forms and strong GCSE outcomes. We work with families whose children attend Rushey Mead Academy, Crown Hills Community College, Soar Valley College, Judgemeadow Community College, Babington Community College and City of Leicester College, among others. We also run revision workshops on exam technique and study planning, open to students from any Leicester school.
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Trusted Tutors in Your Area
Finding the right tutor matters more than finding the nearest one, which is why we support families across Leicester and well beyond.