Daljit
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Parent of A-Level Student
My son gained almost two grades higher than his year 13 mock paper. His tutor was excellent.
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Manchester A-Level Tutors For UCAS Offers and the City's Best Apprenticeships
Predicted grades arriving below the offer you had in mind. Our Manchester A-Level tutors lift students into the band the University of Manchester, the wider Russell Group, and the city's degree-apprenticeship schemes are actually asking for.
From £37/hr · rates agreed directly with your tutor
BEFORE THE UCAS BUTTON GOES IN
Where a Manchester A-Level Tutor Starts in Year 12
The conversation we hear most often from Manchester parents starts in Year 12, after the end-of-year mock. The student got 8s and 9s at GCSE and is now sitting on a Year 12 C. A Manchester A-Level tutor reads that paper in week one, finds where the depth has slipped, and the plan from session two builds the AO3 evaluation and multi-step technique the second year actually rewards.
"My son gained almost two grades higher than his year 13 mock paper. His tutor was excellent."
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What A-Level Subjects Do We Cover?
A-Level Maths Tutoring
Pure, mechanics and statistics — three subjects in one. Tutors target the topics your child is losing most marks on first.
A-Level Biology Tutoring
The volume of content catches most students out. We help your child structure revision and master the long-answer questions.
A-Level Chemistry Tutoring
Mechanisms, calculations and required practicals — broken down with the worked-example clarity school often skips.
A-Level Physics Tutoring
Most marks are won on multi-step problem solving. Our tutors teach the exam-board technique alongside the physics.
A-Level Economics Tutoring
Evaluation answers are where the A and A* grades are won. We focus on the analysis chain examiners actually reward.
A-Level Psychology Tutoring
Studies, theories and AO3 evaluation. Our tutors know exactly which detail wins marks and which is wasted effort.
A-Level History Tutoring
Source analysis, interpretation essays and the 25-markers — we help your child argue clearly under timed conditions.
A-Level English Literature Tutoring
For students who understand the text but freeze on the timed essay. We build structure and exam technique.
A-Level Computer Science Tutoring
Programming projects, theory exams and the NEA — we cover the whole specification, not just the parts school taught.
MEET THE TUTORS
Manchester A-Level tutors who've sat the Manchester and Russell Group gates
Our Manchester A-Level tutors are Manchester, Russell Group and Oxbridge graduates who've recently come through the same papers and the same UCAS gates. Matched by specification, not just subject. Browse profiles, or we'll make the introduction.
Ella Meehan
Jessica B
Rebecca Hanna
Mobashira Amatul
Dianne Shannon
Bethany Gilchrist
Ella Peel
Frances Averre
Sarah Round
Daniel Beech
Connor Harrison
Ariana Lopez Clift
Jacob Berry
Oliver Saxby
Arianna Seraj
Faizaan Butt
Anastasia Picton-Vraka
Joshua Ramsdale
Alexandra
Cadell Langlands
Joe Clark
Nicole Major
Modupe Sanusi
Randa Jneid
REAL RESULTS, REAL FAMILIES
100+ 5-Star Reviews From Parents and Students
Alexander
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Parent
The Degree Gap helped my child go from Cs to As. They have a great selection of tutors who not only assist with the curriculum but also helped with university choices and applications.
Lisa
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Parent
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.
Nick
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Parent of A-Level Student
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.
Alison
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Parent of A-Level Student
My son has been receiving tutor lessons in A Level History and A Level Sociology since the beginning of this year. The tutor has been such a tremendous support, teaching him content as well as exam technique.
Sarom
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Parent of A-Level Student
The Degree Gap has been very helpful in tutoring my son for his economics A Level. His tutor has lots of patience, keeps lessons interesting and is a good motivator. The subject matter expertise is excellent.
Joanna
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Parent of A-Level Student
The A level tutoring made such a difference to my son, who had left studying until the final hour, managing to turn E and U grades into 3 C grades. Amazing.
Mahir
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A-Level Student
My tutor was an excellent teacher that helped me gain real grip of the complicated areas in my subjects like economics. I'd highly recommend for anyone looking to consistently perform at their best.
Nicolai
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A-Level Student
Before joining The Degree Gap, I found it hard to follow the curriculum. The sessions helped everything click. Lessons were calm, focused, and easy to understand. Highly recommend.
J.O.
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A-Level Student
At first I was hesitant on getting a tutor, but this wasn't the case. My tutor helped me massively with my essays, topics I didn't understand, and overall confidence with the subject. I highly recommend.
Serena
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A-Level Student
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.
Binh
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A-Level Student
My sessions were super simple compared to what I'd experienced with other teachers. I really enjoyed my time and would highly recommend it to people.
Dan
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A-Level Student
The Degree Gap really helped me get through my A-levels and made a massive difference when helping me get into my first choice of university.
Aila
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University Applicant
My tutor was amazing. He helped me shape my personal statement into something I was truly proud of, and thanks to his support, I got into my dream university. Highly recommend to anyone applying to uni.
Kachi
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University Student
My tutor transformed my performance in mathematical economics modules, taking me from a third class to a first. His patience and ability to adapt to my needs exceeded my expectations.
Alex
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University Student
Cannot recommend The Degree Gap highly enough. Quick and helpful responses. I was immediately matched with a very competent tutor who was a massive help in helping me exceed my target grade and achieve a first class degree at university.
Tommy
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University Student
I wish I had found The Degree Gap when I was sitting my school exams. They helped with my dissertation work and without their help I am not sure I would have graduated so successfully and landed a successful job.
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WHAT COULD BE NEXT
Beyond A-Levels in Manchester: Universities, Apprenticeships, Careers
Three routes Manchester A-Level families take once UCAS results land.
Universities
The University of Manchester sits inside the city and admits one of the largest Russell Group undergraduate intakes, with strong cohorts also heading to UCL, Imperial, LSE, Leeds and Sheffield. An A-Level Sciences tutor in Year 12 is usually what lifts the predicted grade into the AAA territory the competitive Medicine and Engineering courses ask for.
Degree Apprenticeships
BNY Mellon and Goldman Sachs run engineering and finance degree apprenticeships out of Spinningfields, with PwC, KPMG and Deloitte running parallel schemes from the same Manchester offices. Each has its own published grade requirements; the technical Goldman routes ask the highest.
Career Pathways
BBC and ITV at MediaCityUK pull Manchester A-Level leavers into broadcast, production and tech routes without the university step in between. The Co-op at Angel Square, Booking.com and Cisco add software and operations roles, and Manchester is one of the only UK cities where these graduate-employer routes sit inside the same city as a major Russell Group university.
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Find a A-Level Tutor in Manchester
Get in touch and we'll connect you with the right A-Level tutor for your child. We'll ask a few questions about their subjects, year group, and exam board — and introduce you to a tutor who fits.
Frequently Asked Questions
My son is targeting a degree apprenticeship at BNY Mellon or Goldman Sachs in Manchester. Can a tutor help with that?
Yes. Both schemes screen on predicted grades first, and a Manchester A-Level tutor in Year 12 is usually what shifts the predicted grade into the band the application stage needs. From there, the work runs alongside subject tutoring through the application year, with technical-test prep added for the engineering routes.
Will tutoring help with the EPQ alongside the three A-Levels?
Yes. The EPQ rewards a clear research question, properly cited evidence, and a defended conclusion. We pair students with A-Level tutors who've examined or marked EPQs before, and the work fits alongside the main three subjects rather than competing with them. Final submitted work stays the student's own.
Can an A-Level tutor help with a University of Manchester Medicine application?
Yes. Manchester Medicine asks AAA at A-Level including Biology and a second science, plus the UCAT. We pair students with tutors who've sat the UCAT, sat Manchester Medicine interviews, and know which subject combinations the admissions team weight. The work runs from late Year 12 through to interview prep in December.
What does an A-Level retake plan in Manchester look like?
Retakes need a different approach from first-attempt A-Level tutoring. Manchester retake students usually know the content but need to fix what went wrong on exam day, where pacing slipped, where evaluation went shallow. We pair retake students with A-Level tutors who've coached the exact specification, and the work is faster and more targeted than a Year 12 plan.