GCSE tutoring in Barking and East London, taught to your child's exam board

Who is GCSE tutoring for?

Our GCSE groups are for students in Years 7 to 11 who want better grades in Maths, Science or English. Some are aiming for a grade 4 pass. Others want 7s, 8s and 9s for a selective sixth form.

Most of our students live in Barking, Dagenham, Ilford and East Ham. Many join online from further away.

Why does the exam board matter?

Each exam board writes its own papers, so the style of questions can differ. The boards most families in East London will meet are AQA, Pearson Edexcel and OCR.

Schools near us do not all use the same board. For example, Barking Abbey School lists AQA for GCSE Maths. Another school may choose Edexcel.

At the free assessment we ask which board your child is studying. Then we teach to that board's topics and practise with its style of past paper. Read AQA vs Edexcel GCSE Maths to see how they compare.

How is Years 7–9 different from Years 10–11?

Years 7–9 are about strong foundations, while Years 10–11 are about exam preparation.

Starting in Year 7 or 8 means fewer gaps to fix later. Read is a tutor worth it in Year 7? for more.

How do small groups work?

Each group has 3 to 5 students working at a similar level. The tutor explains a topic, then students practise while the tutor checks each one's work.

Small groups give your child individual attention without the cost of one-to-one. Students also learn by hearing others ask questions. Read group tutoring vs one-to-one for an honest comparison.

Your child has the same tutor every week. That tutor gets to know exactly where they need help.

What does a month of GCSE tutoring look like?

A typical month follows a simple pattern.

1. Week 1: a new topic, chosen from the gaps found in the assessment or recent school tests.
2. Weeks 2–3: practice with exam-style questions from your child's board.
3. Week 4: a short timed check to see what has stuck.
4. End of month: you get a progress report with what went well and what comes next.

Each weekly slot gives 4 lessons a month. In Year 11 we add more full past papers, especially before mocks. Our Year 11 revision timetable shows how to plan the run-up to exams.

What results do our students get?

Parents rate us 4.9 out of 5, and 95% of our students improve. Here is what some of them say.

• "My son went from a grade 3 to a 7 in Maths." Ayesha P., East Ham
• "Both my kids improved — one went from 4s to 7s across the board." Shabana K., Barking
• "They actually teach to the exam board, not just general revision." Fatima A., Canning Town (grade 5 to 8 in Biology)

See more on our reviews page.

How much does GCSE tutoring cost?

GCSE and KS3 plans are monthly, with no contract and no hidden fees.

Families on Universal Credit may be able to claim back up to 85% of registered childcare costs for children up to the 31 August after their 16th birthday. Message us to check if this could apply to you.

How can LCB help?

We teach Maths, Science and English in small groups at our Barking centre and online. Our tutors studied at top UK universities, and every tutor is DBS checked. We are also an approved exam centre in Barking.

Start with a free 30-minute assessment. We find the gaps, set a target grade and recommend a plan. Book a free assessment and we will call you within 2 hours during opening hours.