1-to-1 tutoring
Your child’s tutor, fully focused on them. Every minute is planned around their gaps, their pace and their exam board.
Introductory price, starting from
£20/hr
See all prices £20/hr
Online tutoring · KS2 to A-level
Stuck on a grade? Let’s crack it.
Friendly, expert 1-to-1 and small-group lessons in Maths, English and Science. We match your child with the right tutor, then track every step of their progress, so you can see it working.
Enhanced DBS-checked tutors
100% online, anywhere in the world
Progress tracked from lesson one
Free consultation
Created by two minds who were tutored, then became tutors. We know what works.
GCSE MathsExample
Grade 6▲ 2 grades
Levels
KS211+KS3GCSEA-level
Exam boards
AQAEdexcelOCRCambridgeIBSomething else? Just ask
31
weeks until the summer 2027 exams. GCSE and A-level exams usually start in early May. The earlier the gaps close, the calmer May feels.
Start this term
30-second match
What kind of help does your child need?
Answer three quick questions and we’ll suggest the right format, focus and price. No email needed.
The trial lesson
Your first lesson is our interview.
You’re not signing up to anything. Your child meets their tutor, we find the gaps, and you leave with a clear plan, at our introductory price. If it doesn’t feel right, you simply don’t book again.
Every week a gap stays open, it gets a little wider. The earliest lessons do the most good.
Your first lesson
Starting from
£20
usually £30/hr
1-to-1
Starting from
£15
usually £20/hr
Small group
A baseline check in the first lesson
No contract, no subscription, no pressure
Not the right fit? We’ll re-match you
Claim the introductory price
Why families choose us
Tutoring built by people who sat in your child’s seat.
Between us, we spent more than 15 years being tutored, online and in person. We kept what worked and dropped what didn’t.
Matched, not assigned
We pick a tutor around your child’s needs, goals, personality and timetable. Never the next name on a list.
Progress you can see
A progress tracker from day one, with lesson notes on demand. If progress stalls, we change the plan.
Small groups that stay small
Groups of 2 to 6 students, so everyone gets heard and nobody gets lost.
Safe and exam-focused
Every tutor holds an Enhanced DBS check and teaches to your child’s exam board: AQA, Edexcel, OCR, Cambridge or IB.
GradeCracker, or finding a tutor yourself?
| GradeCracker | Finding a tutor yourself | |
|---|---|---|
| Finding the right tutor | We match them for you after a free consultation | You search, compare and vet tutors yourself |
| Safety checks | Enhanced DBS check on every tutor | Up to you to check |
| Seeing progress | Progress tracker, with lesson notes on demand | Depends on the tutor |
| If it isn’t working | Plan reviewed, or a new tutor matched | Start your search again |
| Ways to save | Small groups and a 10% monthly plan | Usually 1-to-1 only |
How it works
The full process
Four steps to cracking it.
1
Tell us about them
Fill in our short form or message us on WhatsApp. It takes about two minutes.
2
We match a tutor
A quick, free chat about needs, goals and availability. Then we hand-pick the right tutor.
3
Have a trial lesson
Meet the tutor at our introductory price. We find the gaps and write the plan.
4
Watch confidence grow
Regular lessons, 1-to-1 or in a small group, with progress tracked all the way.
The progress tracker
We never accept standing still.
From the first lesson, every student has a tracker that maps their topics, their grades and their next steps. You always know what’s improving and what we’re working on next.
- A baseline in lesson one, so progress is measured, not guessed.
- Lesson notes on demand: what was covered, what clicked and what’s next.
- Stall alert: if a topic hasn’t moved in three lessons, we review the approach with you.
A
Year 10 · GCSE MathsAQA Higher · Lesson 12
Working at6▲2
Target7
Attendance100%
Topic confidence
Mock grades
Tutor note, lesson 12: Solid on simultaneous equations now. Circle theorems still shaky, so next lesson focuses on angle rules with three past-paper questions.
Two ways to learn
1-to-1 focus, or the energy of a small group.
Small-group sessions
Groups of 2 to 6 students. Bring a group of friends, or let us build a group around your child: students at the same level, with similar goals, who will push each other on. It’s also an affordable way to get expert support.
Introductory price, starting from
£15/hr
See all prices £15/hr
Refer a friend
Share GradeCracker. Get £5.
Know someone who could use a hand? Refer them to us and you’ll receive £5 once they complete their 3rd lesson.
- Tell us who you’re referring and what they need, or send them our link.
- We get in touch and match them with the right tutor.
- After their 3rd lesson, you receive £5.
or pass it on yourself
£5 for each person you refer, paid once they complete their 3rd lesson.
What families say
Real words from real parents.
Names are blanked out () to protect the privacy and safety of our students, families and tutors, in line with UK GDPR. Every review is a real message from a GradeCracker parent, checked by us and shared with their permission.
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Read independent reviews from GradeCracker families, or share your own experience. Every review helps other parents choose with confidence.
Questions parents ask
The questions parents ask us most. Everything else, from cancellations to safeguarding, is on our FAQ page.
All FAQsReady when they are.
Tell us about your child in two minutes. We’ll get back to you at a time that suits you, with a tutor in mind.
Home / How it works
How it works
From first message to first breakthrough.
Every student starts the same way: with a conversation. Here’s exactly what happens next, whether you choose 1-to-1 or small-group lessons.
01Day 1
The first conversation
Send us the enquiry form or a WhatsApp message. We’ll arrange a short, free call at a time that suits you, so we can understand your child properly.
- Year group, subjects and exam board
- Where they’re struggling and why
- Their goals and any deadlines (mocks, 11+, GCSEs)
- Learning style and confidence
02Within 48 hours
We match your tutor
We hand-pick a tutor from our team of experienced tutors. We match on four things, and we tell you why we chose them.
- Needs: subject expertise in the exact topics your child finds hard
- Goals: experience with their level and exam board
- Availability: times that fit your family’s week
- Personality: a tutor your child will actually look forward to seeing
03Week 1
The trial lesson
A full lesson at our introductory price. The tutor runs a friendly baseline check, teaches a real topic, and gets to know how your child thinks.
- Baseline check recorded in the progress tracker
- No obligation to continue
04Every week
Regular lessons
Lessons run live on Zoom or Google Meet with a shared digital whiteboard. Same tutor, same time each week, so the habit sticks.
- Homework set when it helps, never busywork
- Exam-style questions from the right board
- You’re welcome to sit in at any time
05Ongoing
Progress review
We regularly review topic confidence and grade trends. If something isn’t moving, we change the approach. Stagnation is never accepted.
- Lesson notes available on demand
- Plan refreshed around mocks and exams
- Direct line to us whenever you need it
Inside a lesson
What a typical lesson can look like.
Here is how a typical 60-minute 1-to-1 lesson can be structured. No two lessons are identical: we adapt each one to the style of learning that suits the student best. Group sessions follow a similar pattern across two hours.
Recap
Teach & practise
Exam questions
Wrap
5 min · RecapQuick quiz on last week so nothing fades.
35 min · Teach & practiseNew ideas explained, then tried together on the whiteboard.
15 min · Exam questionsReal board-style questions, marked as an examiner would.
5 min · Wrap-upWhat clicked, what’s next, and an update to the progress tracker.
Choose your format
1-to-1 or small group?
Not sure? Tell us on the enquiry form and we’ll recommend one after the first conversation.
| 1-to-1 | Small group | |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | Specific gaps, confidence building, exam countdowns | Steady practice, exam technique, students who thrive in a group setting |
| Lesson length | 1 hour, or 90 minutes on request | 2 hours |
| Lesson times | 8am to 10pm, Monday to Sunday | 8am to 10pm, Monday to Sunday |
| Students | Just your child | 2 to 6: a group of friends you choose, or a group we match to your child’s level and goals |
| Lesson plan | Built entirely around your child | Built around the group, with individual feedback |
| Progress tracker | ✓ Included | ✓ Included |
| Introductory price | Starting from £20/hr | Starting from £15/hr (£30 per session) |
What you’ll need
A laptop, a quiet corner, and that’s it.
- A laptop or tablet with a camera and microphone. These are recommended for lessons.
- A steady internet connection. We send the Zoom or Google Meet link before every lesson.
- Pen and paper, plus a calculator for Maths and Science.
- For younger children, a grown-up nearby for the first few minutes helps them settle.
Home / Subjects
Subjects
What we teach, level by level.
Pick a subject and a level to see what lessons cover. Every plan is shaped around your child’s gaps, goals and exam board.
More subjects on request
Ask us
Need something else?
Computer Science, Economics, languages and more. Tell us what you need and we’ll check our team.
Home / Pricing
Pricing
Simple prices. No surprises.
Transparent pricing for 1-to-1 and small-group tuition, from KS2 to A-level. Pay as you go, or save 10% with a monthly plan.
New to GradeCracker? Every new student starts on our introductory prices, shown in red below. That’s up to £10 an hour off.
How would you like to pay?
Monthly plans are 10% off our standard prices.
1-to-1 tuition
Your child’s tutor, fully focused on them. Price per hour. 90-minute lessons are available on request.
Small-group tuition
Groups of 2 to 6 students, either friends who book together or students we match by level. Each session lasts 2 hours. Prices are per student.
1-to-1 prices are per hour. Group prices are per student. Introductory prices are for new students.
Monthly plan calculator
See what you’d save.
Choose a level, a format and how often, and we’ll show what each month costs on a monthly plan.
Level
Format
Lesson length
Lessons per week
Based on 4 lessons per month for each weekly slot, at standard prices.
Pay as you go£0
Monthly plan (−10%)£0
Your monthly plan
You save £0 a month
That’s £0 over a 10-month school year.
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Start with a trial
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Payments & cancellations
Read the terms
How paying, rescheduling and cancelling work
Pay as you go or monthly, 24 hours’ notice to reschedule, and no contracts. The full terms are on one page.
Refer a friend
How it works
Get £5 for everyone you refer
Paid once they complete their 3rd lesson.
Try a lesson first.
Every new student starts on introductory prices. Book a trial lesson and decide after.
Two ways to pay
Option 1
Pay as you go
- Reserve a session with a £10 deposit, which counts towards the lesson price, then pay the balance at least 72 hours before it starts.
- Schedule your lessons a week ahead, or two weeks ahead if you prefer.
- No commitment. Book lessons when you need them.
Option 2 · Best value
Monthly plan: 10% off
- 10% off standard prices, every lesson.
- Billed on the 1st of each month for that month’s lessons. Join mid-month and you only pay for the lessons left.
- Your weekly slot and tutor are reserved for you.
- Pause for school holidays with 2 weeks’ notice.
| What | When you pay | How |
|---|---|---|
| Trial lesson | When you book it | Bank transfer or secure card link |
| Pay as you go | £10 deposit to reserve, then the balance at least 72 hours before each lesson | Bank transfer or secure card link |
| Monthly plan | On the 1st of each month | Bank transfer or secure card link |
You receive a confirmation by email or WhatsApp for every payment.
Cancelling or rescheduling a lesson
Your tutor keeps your slot free just for you, so we ask for 24 hours’ notice. Just message us on WhatsApp or email.
| Situation | What happens | |
|---|---|---|
| You give 24 hours’ notice or more | Free reschedule, or a full credit for a future lesson | No charge |
| Less than 24 hours’ notice | The lesson is charged, as the tutor’s time was reserved | Charged |
| Sudden illness or emergency | Let us know as soon as you can. Your first late cancellation for illness or an emergency is free. | No charge on first instance |
| Deposit paid to reserve a session | The £10 deposit counts towards the lesson price. Reschedule with 24 hours’ notice or more and it carries over as credit. Deposits and deposit credit are non-refundable if the student cancels or fails to attend | Non-refundable |
| Your tutor cancels | Free reschedule or a full refund for that lesson, your choice | No charge |
| Student joins late | The lesson still ends at the usual time, so the next student isn’t kept waiting | Normal fee |
| Tutor joins late | The missed time is added on or refunded | No charge |
Holidays
Pausing lessons
- Lessons can carry on through school holidays, which is a great time to catch up.
- Prefer a break? Pause a monthly plan with 2 weeks’ notice.
Your tutor
Changing tutor
- If it isn’t clicking, tell us and we’ll find a better match.
- That’s our right-fit promise.
Leaving
Stopping lessons
- Pay as you go: just stop booking.
- Monthly plan: tell us before your next billing date.
- Lessons you’ve paid for but not used are refunded within 14 days.
Questions about payments?
Message us and we’ll explain anything that isn’t clear before you book.
Home / About us
About us
Two minds. One mission.
GradeCracker was started by two people who know tutoring from both sides of the screen.
“We wanted to put everything that worked for us in one place.”
Between the two of us, we spent more than fifteen years being tutored, online and in person. We had brilliant tutors who changed how we saw a subject, and others who just filled an hour. We learned the difference early.
Then we became tutors ourselves, and spent more than four years teaching students. From the other side of the screen we saw the same thing: the students who thrived had a tutor who was the right fit, a clear plan, and someone keeping an eye on whether it was working.
Too often, families had to piece that together themselves. So we stepped back from teaching to build GradeCracker: one service that brings all of those benefits together, with a team of experienced tutors we choose and support. Careful matching. Lessons with structure. A progress tracker that makes sure every child is moving forward.
We started this because we love watching it click. That moment when a student who was “bad at maths” realises they aren’t. Our goal is simple: to see every child we work with reach their full potential.
15+
years of being tutored between us, online and in person
4+
years we spent tutoring students ourselves
5
core subjects, with more on request
Y3–13
from Year 3 all the way to A-level
The founders
Once tutored. Then tutors. Now building better tutoring.
Two minds, one mission
Our logo is the two of us: two laptops, two graduation caps and a high five. Different strengths, one shared goal: helping every student we work with reach their full potential.
Janusan
Co-founder
“Every student has a lock that is waiting for the right key. My mission is to help them find it, so each lesson leaves them a little more certain they can open the next door on their own.”Connect on LinkedIn
Hisham
Co-founder
“Confidence comes before grades. My mission is to turn ‘I don’t get it’ into ‘let me try the next one’, with one clear explanation and one small win at a time.”Connect on LinkedIn
Our right-fit promise
The right tutor makes all the difference, so we don’t leave it to chance. If your child doesn’t click with their tutor, just tell us and we’ll find them a better match.
What we believe
Our values.
Patience first
No question is silly. Confidence comes before grades, and grades follow.
Progress you can see
We measure, we report, and we act on what the numbers say.
High expectations
We believe every child can improve. Standing still is never good enough.
Honest with parents
Clear prices, clear updates and straight answers, always.
Our tutors
How we choose who teaches your child.
Our team of experienced tutors is small on purpose. Every tutor passes five stages before they teach.
Application
Qualifications and teaching experience checked.
Interview
A conversation with a founder about how they teach.
Demo lesson
They teach us a topic, as they would a student.
Enhanced DBS
A full background check before any lesson.
Ongoing review
Tracker data and parent feedback reviewed monthly.
Home / FAQs
FAQs
Your questions, answered.
Can’t find what you need? Message us on WhatsApp and we’ll get back to you quickly.
Home / Contact
Contact us
Let’s talk about your child.
Choose what suits you: message us on WhatsApp, give us a call, or send an email.
WhatsApp
Chat with us
The fastest way to reach us. We usually reply within the hour, 8am to 8pm.
Email
enquiries@gradecracker.com
We reply to every email within one working day.
Ready to start?
Skip the back and forth
Our enquiry form tells us everything we need to match a tutor. It takes about two minutes.
Go to the enquiry formHome / Book a trial lesson
Book a trial lesson
Tell us about your child.
Two minutes now saves a lot of back and forth later. We use this to match the right tutor before we even speak.
Home / Supporting small businesses
Our community
Supporting small businesses.
GradeCracker is a small business too. We know what it takes to build something from the ground up, and we want to give something back.
Small businesses are the heart of every community. They are built on long hours, personal pride and a genuine commitment to the people they serve. Behind each one is someone who knows their customers by name, stands behind their work and treats every customer with care.
Those values matter to us. GradeCracker was founded on hard work and integrity, and we put the families we work with first in everything we do. Along the way, we have been helped by small businesses that share that approach, and we would like to return the favour.
This page is our way of saying thank you. Each business featured here has supported us, and we are proud to recommend them. If you have a moment, please take a look and show them your support.
Businesses we support
Featured businesses
Home / Privacy policy
Privacy policy
Who we are
GradeCracker is a partnership. We are the data controller for the personal information described here.
Data protection standards
GradeCracker is registered with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), the UK’s independent authority for data protection. We handle personal information in line with UK GDPR and recognised industry standards, and we go beyond the minimum requirements to protect the information entrusted to us and to uphold the integrity of our business.
What we collect
GradeCracker collects personal information from parents, guardians and students so that we can arrange and deliver tutoring. This includes names, contact details, school year, subjects, how your child learns best and availability.
How we use your information
- To contact you about your enquiry and match a tutor.
- To deliver lessons and keep your child’s progress tracker.
- To send invoices and service updates.
- To send study tips or offers, only if you opt in.
Who we share it with
Only your child’s tutor, and the service providers we use to run the business, such as Google Workspace (email and records), Formspree (website forms), and video lesson and payment platforms. We never sell your data.
Website visits
We count how many pages are viewed on our website so we can understand how it is used. This count is anonymous: it uses no cookies and collects no personal information.
Your rights
You can ask to see, correct or delete your data at any time by emailing us.
Home / Terms
Terms of service
Lessons and payments
- Pay-as-you-go lessons are scheduled one or two weeks in advance.
- A session may be reserved with a deposit of £10, which is deducted from the lesson price. To confirm the booking, the remaining balance must be paid in full no later than 72 hours before the session begins.
- Monthly plans are billed on the 1st of the month at 10% off standard prices.
- Introductory prices apply to new students.
Cancellations
- 24 hours’ notice or more: reschedule or full credit.
- Under 24 hours’ notice: the lesson is charged.
- If we cancel, you get a free reschedule or full refund.
- If a session is rescheduled with at least 24 hours’ notice, the deposit is carried over as credit towards the rescheduled session. Deposit credit is non-refundable.
- Deposits are non-refundable if the student cancels the session or fails to attend.
Conduct
Lessons take place on our approved platforms only. Tutors and students do not exchange personal contact details or social media.
Home / Safeguarding
Safeguarding
The safety of every student comes first. Our safeguarding approach includes:
- Enhanced DBS checks for every tutor before they teach.
- Safer-recruitment interviews and reference checks.
- Lessons only on approved platforms, with parents welcome to sit in.
- Lessons are never recorded without consent from both the tutor and the parent or guardian. Tutors may not record lessons.
- All communication with students goes through parents or GradeCracker.
- A named Designated Safeguarding Lead, contactable at any time.
If you have a concern, please contact us straight away.
